Area Director HR

US Foods•Sacramento, CA

6d•$120,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Area Director HR serves as a trusted strategic advisor to Area Staff and local management teams, driving field execution in support of business objectives and organizational values. The role aligns HR strategy with business objectives and serves as the primary HR liaison between Area Staff, the HR team, and local management on matters affecting the area. The position partners with Region and Functional Partners to improve effectiveness and team cohesiveness and to support sound business decisions related to human assets. It assesses employee relations needs across the area, matches HR solutions to identified gaps, and serves as the escalation point for complex employee relations issues. The role leads the HR team for the area, which includes HR Generalists and HR Coordinators, and advises leaders on employee relations, talent management, organizational effectiveness, change management, and workforce needs. The incumbent will office in one of the markets supported and travel approximately 10% to domiciles and events. The work environment includes offices, warehouses, and domiciles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources, or equivalent work experience.
At least 7 years of Human Resources experience with increasing responsibility, including support for senior-level business.
Labor relations experience.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships at senior levels and throughout the organization.
Direct experience leading HR.
Travel availability of 10%.
Valid driver’s license and motor vehicle record in good standing.

Nice To Haves

PHR or SPHR certification.
Experience in process-based employee relations.
Experience in a labor-intensive industry highly dependent on employee and team performance.
Multi-site experience.

Responsibilities

Drive achievement of key results for the area.
Collaborate with business leaders to shape business strategy based on an understanding of area-specific business implications, including employee and labor relations.
Participate in key business meetings and provide HR expertise linked to HR strategy and business objectives.
Partner with HR and other teams to communicate and implement new policies, plans, programs, and processes consistently across the area.
Improve team performance and direct talent planning and management, including performance improvement planning and completion of talent routines such as TAPP and STR.
Conduct investigations into complex employee relations and HR matters.
Advise Area Leaders, Region Leadership, and Functional Partners on complex employee relations issues and risk; participate in the area termination approval process.
Support culture change initiatives and establish change management strategies for business events affecting the area's human capital.
Work with Area Leaders to implement organizational structures and capabilities needed to achieve business objectives; conduct workforce analysis for RIF processes and assess risk with region leadership and legal.
Drive employee relations activities that promote a positive work environment and advocate for the associate experience.
Facilitate and follow up on action plans addressing issues identified through employee surveys.
Partner proactively with Functional Partners and HR Centers of Excellence, provide feedback, and support HR initiative execution.
Provide Region Leadership and the centralized talent management team with insight into area-specific training needs.
Lead the area's HR team and coach and counsel other people leaders.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.
Travel 10% to domiciles and events.