Director of Human Resources

Responsibilities: Provides advice and consultation to managers, supervisors and staff in the area of employee relations, including matters related to performance management, corrective action and/or discipline. Manages the administration of worker’s compensation according to State guidelines; partners with management to champion and promote safety strategies. Finds creative ways to attract and source quality candidates, reviews and processes applications, interviews and makes compensation recommendations to VV hiring managers. Develops and oversees benefits programs, plans, policies, legal guidelines and best practices to ensure company’s benefits are competitive. Monitors and ensures company compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws, regulations, and recommended best practices; manages all staff leaves, reviews and modifies company policies and practices to maintain compliance. Develops organizational strategies by identifying and researching human resources issues, contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to VV’s strategic thinking and direction. Assists in the current succession planning process, helping the company implement and transition to an alternative ownership model. Collaborates with the company’s Finance Department to support accurate payroll processes; collaborates with the company’s Training Manager on planning and execution of staff trainings.

Qualifications: 5-7 years of progressively more responsible positions in human resources, preferably in the food and transportation industry. Experience supervising and managing a professional staff. Experience as a trusted resource and member of a senior-level executive team. Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Communications, or related field required, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Paychex Flex, ADP or similar payroll management experience preferred. Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.