Director of Culture and Talent

Ridley International Ltd•Nicholasville, KY

25d

About The Position

The Director of Culture & Talent, U.S. is a senior HR leader responsible for delivering a high-impact people strategy across Alltech s U.S. operations. This role partners with business and operational leaders to implement Alltech s Culture & Talent (C&T) vision, define C&T objectives, build a capable and cohesive HR team, strengthen employee engagement, and implement methods that attract, develop, and retain great people. This role requires deep experience in multi-state HR leadership, manufacturing environments, and both union and non-union settings. The ideal candidate is a strategic partner who can also roll up their sleeves to create structure, drive improvement, and elevate leadership capability in a dynamic and entrepreneurial organization.

Requirements

Bachelor s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
15+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in HR leadership roles, including supporting multi-site operations.
Experience with both union and non-union environments, including labor relations and contract administration.
Demonstrated success leading HR strategy, organizational change, complex employee relations, and leadership coaching.
Strong knowledge of multi-state employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
Exceptional judgment, discretion, communication skills, and the ability to build trust across a wide range of roles and functions.

Nice To Haves

Master s degree or HR certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR).
Experience in agriculture, food production, manufacturing, or life sciences.
Experience working within a global or matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

Shape and communicate a clear C&T vision for Alltech s U.S. business that aligns with organizational priorities.
Translate the C&T vision into focused and measurable objectives that guide decision-making and create clarity for leaders and teams.
Provide strategic guidance on workforce planning, organizational design, and leadership effectiveness across a multi-site footprint.
Use data, analytics, and evidence-based insights to understand organizational health and drive continuous improvement.
Partner closely with manufacturing, commercial, and functional leaders to anticipate needs and align HR support with business direction.
Build and execute strategies that strengthen Alltech s ability to attract and retain high-quality talent across U.S. operations, including manufacturing, commercial, and technical roles.
Ensure onboarding, performance management, and development processes create clarity, feedback, capability growth, and shared expectations.
Promote a culture of learning and growth by partnering with leaders to identify skill gaps, support development pathways, and strengthen employee capability.
Lead succession planning efforts for critical roles, helping leaders identify and develop future talent.
Ensure talent processes are consistent, equitable, and aligned with Alltech s culture and people strategy.
Foster an environment where employees feel informed, engaged, valued, and motivated to contribute to their fullest.
Promote inclusion and belonging across all U.S. sites by ensuring people feel respected and able to contribute meaningfully to the mission.
Lead complex employee relations matters with fairness, clarity, and consistency, providing trusted guidance to leaders.
Serve as the primary HR leader for labor relations at union-represented locations, including contract administration, grievance management, and partnership with operations leadership.
Help leaders and teams navigate organizational changes with adaptability, clear communication, and steady leadership presence.
Oversee U.S. compensation and benefits practices.
Ensure HR operations-HRIS, payroll coordination, reporting, and documentation-are accurate, compliant, and continually improving.
Build effective HR systems, workflows, and playbooks that create clarity and ensure consistent practices across the U.S. footprint.
Strengthen HR service delivery by leveraging technology to streamline processes, enhance data visibility, and improve decision-making.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including OSHA, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and state-specific regulations.
Build and lead a high-performing HR team that is capable of supporting a diverse, multi-site organization.
Develop the team through coaching, clarity, and ongoing capability building, ensuring strong alignment with the C&T vision and objectives.
Promote accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence through effective communication and structured rhythms of work.
Cultivate a service-oriented, solutions-focused mindset within the Culture & Talent team to support leaders, teams, and employees at all levels.