Head of People

Grand Central Bakery•Portland, OR

4d•$150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Grand Central Bakery is looking for an experienced, strategic, and people-centered leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as Head of People. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence organizational strategy, develop exceptional leaders, strengthen employee engagement, and help build a workplace where people and business can thrive together. The Head of People is responsible for developing and leading human resources strategy in alignment with the overall company strategic plan and in support of Grand Central Bakery’s mission to serve our customers delicious, authentic food made from high quality local and sustainable ingredients. As a member of Grand Central Bakery’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT), the Head of People plays a pivotal role in aligning the workforce with the company’s long-term objectives. This position combines leadership in human resources management with a focus on developing and implementing policies, programs, and initiatives that drive organizational performance and growth.

Requirements

10 or more years’ experience in human resources, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, demonstrating the ability to align HR strategy with business goals and drive organizational success.
5 or more years financial experience including developing budgets, negotiating vendor contracts, analyzing labor costs, and managing benefit programs.
Extensive experience in managing employee relations, resolving conflicts, and promoting a positive work culture.
Proven ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
Extensive experience in labor relations, including negotiating labor agreements, managing union relationships, handling grievances, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and contracts.
Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local laws impacting employment.
Experience designing and advancing strategies that promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross-functionally on strategic initiatives.
Ability to make effective and persuasive recommendations on controversial or complex topics.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents and data.
Experience adapting to changing organizational and operational needs; experience leading people through change.
A strong passion for working in mission-driven organizations, with a deep commitment to B Corporations, social responsibility, and open-book management practices.
Proven ability to align HR strategies with the company’s mission and values.

Nice To Haves

HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred.

Responsibilities

Developing and leading human resources strategy in alignment with the overall company strategic plan.
Supporting Grand Central Bakery’s mission to serve customers delicious, authentic food made from high quality local and sustainable ingredients.
Aligning the workforce with the company’s long-term objectives.
Developing and implementing policies, programs, and initiatives that drive organizational performance and growth.
Developing exceptional leaders.
Strengthening employee engagement.
Building a workplace where people and business can thrive together.
Managing employee relations, resolving conflicts, and promoting a positive work culture.
Designing and advancing strategies that promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce.
Leading people through change.