Director of People & Culture (48005)

DURANGO COCA COLA BOTTLING COMPANY•Durango, CO

3d•$110,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a high-impact role for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a visible, accessible leadership position and is passionate about employee engagement, retention, and organizational development. The Director of People & Culture will balance strategic planning with day-to-day workforce support, ensuring HR practices are compliant, effective, and people centered. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role partners closely with executive leadership. To be successful in this role, you will cultivate employee communication, foster positive change, and be a leading ambassador of the Durango Coca-Cola culture. Our company is a dynamic, ever-changing environment that requires flexibility and a team-based attitude. Good communication and people skills are essential, as is the ability to lead by example and maintain a proactive, solution-focused mindset. Actively listen to all employees’ needs and concerns responding with thoughtful, respectful solutions that balance employee and business needs. Work to resolve conflicts and/or misunderstandings with diplomacy and emotional regulation. Represent the company’s values and culture through every interaction using clear, consistent communication and documentation.

Requirements

HR Certification Preferred – SPHR or SHRM-SCP
Bachelor's degree in human resources, Organizational Leadership, Business Administration, or related field (master's degree preferred).
5-7 years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibility
Experience in distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or similarly fast-paced environments preferred
Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and HR best practices
Proven ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
Good communication and people skills are essential, as is the ability to lead by example and maintain a proactive, solution-focused mindset
Actively listen to all employees’ needs and concerns responding with thoughtful, respectful solutions that balance employee and business needs
Work to resolve conflicts and/or misunderstandings with diplomacy and emotional regulation
Represent the company’s values and culture through every interaction using clear, consistent communication and documentation
Identifies potential risks and provides thoughtful assessment to ensure responsible and informed decision-making
Communicates difficult messages with clarity and empathy while adapting messaging for different audiences (board/ownership, managers, workforce)
Demonstrates Self-awareness and emotional regulation and is approachable and trustworthy
Responds calmly during high stress situations and while building trust across the organization
Demonstrates neutral facilitation during conflict resolutions utilizing de-escalation techniques effectively
Balances empathy with policy enforcement
Strong business acumen with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Comfortable working in a lean HR environment and rolling up sleeves as needed

Nice To Haves

master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with the CEO and leadership team to develop and execute HR strategies that support business goals and long-term growth
Champion a culture of transparency, trust, accountability, and respect across all levels of the organization
Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on employee relations, organizational design, and workforce planning
Design and implement employee engagement and retention programs tailored to a distribution workforce
Participate, recommend and review employee benefit programs including but not limited to Health Insurance, Dental, Wellness, and Time off programs
Oversee employee relations matters, providing fair, consistent, and timely resolution
Monitor workforce trends, turnover data, compensation structures and engagement feedback to recommend improvements
Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding processes to ensure consistent and positive employee experience
Develop onboarding programs that effectively integrate new hires into the company culture and operations
Develop and maintain career paths and talent development
Lead exit processes, analyze feedback, and identify opportunities for organizational improvement
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
Oversee HR policies, procedures, and documentation, keeping them current and aligned with company values
Partner closely with the VP of Finance on compensation, benefits, payroll coordination, and budgeting
Supervise and mentor the Part-Time HR Generalist, ensuring operational excellence and development
Oversee, maintain and train on HRIS system capabilities and have a continuous improvement mindset
Foster the safety aspect of our company culture
Ensure compliance with all company safety policies and procedures
Support the Safety Committee and promote the safety culture with employees and leadership
Monitor safety metrics to build strong safety communication across all employees
Participate in Workers Comp program and maintain OSHA records
Act as a readily available HR resource for employees at all levels
Communicate HR initiatives, policy updates, and changes clearly and transparently
Support leadership and frontline managers with coaching, training, and HR guidance