Director of Human Resources

Harvesters - The Community Food Network•Kansas City, MO

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the fight against food insecurity. Make a difference in the community by applying to our Director of Human Resources position! It is a full time position, Monday thru Friday. We offer a robust benefits package, including employee paid medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and a 403b plan. Our paid time off is generous and includes paid holidays. The Director of Human Resources provides senior-level leadership, strategic execution and operational oversight for Harvesters' human resources, compensation, benefits, employee relations, workforce development, and internal communications functions. Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, this role serves as a key implementation partner for organizational people strategy translating organizational direction into effective programs, systems, and practices. The director leads HR managers responsible for daily implementation while advising the CHRO on workforce trends, pay and benefit strategy, staff engagement, organizational risk and culture-building initiatives. This is a hybrid eligible position.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Human Resources or related field.
Minimum 7-10 years of progressive human resources experience, including leadership or senior-level duties.
Demonstrated experience with compensation and benefits strategy, employee relations, and workforce planning.
Strong interpersonal, coaching and relationship-building dexterity.
Propensity to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational support.
Good working knowledge of HRIS systems.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree in Human Resources or related field
SHRM or HRCI certification
Experience working in a mission-driven or nonprofit organization.
Experience working in a blended office and frontline workforce.

Responsibilities

Partner with the CHRO to operationalize and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals, workforce needs and cultural and strategic priorities.
Serve as a senior HR resource on employee relations matters, providing consultation, guidance, and escalation support as needed.
Collaborate with the Internal Communications Manager to ensure internal communications facilitate staff engagement, cultural alignment and transparency.
Champion initiatives that strengthen staff experience, recognition, and organizational connection.
Guide and align talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, development, retention, and succession planning efforts.
Provide strategic oversight of Harvesters' total rewards program, including compensation structures, benefits offerings, and wellness initiatives.
Provide oversight of HR systems, data integrity, reporting, and workflows to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and informed decision-making.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support organizational and departmental priorities.
Comprehend all Harvesters food safety policies and comply with all food safety related procedures.
Maintain strict confidentiality and uphold the highest ethical standards.