HRBP Director – North American Plants

Lamb Weston • Kennewick, WA

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About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) Director for North American Plants is a strategic leadership role responsible for aligning HR strategies with business objectives at the executive level. This role involves driving organizational transformation, overseeing HR functions, and fostering a high-performing, engaged workforce.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading HR strategy across multiple manufacturing sites, ideally 5+ locations.
• Demonstrated ability to balance standardization with site‑specific needs, ensuring consistency while supporting unique plant requirements.
• Extensive experience working in unionized environments, preferably with multiple unions and contracts.
• Strong knowledge of collective bargaining, contract administration, grievance handling, and labor negotiations.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, change in a dynamic business environment as well as conflict management and mediation skills.
• Proven track record of driving strategic HR initiatives and leading organizational change.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• In-depth knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment laws

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the Plant HRBP team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Partner with senior leadership and executives to develop and execute HR strategies that align with business goals and drive organizational success
• Lead and design initiatives to improve organizational effectiveness, strategic workforce planning, culture, and change management.
• Act as a senior advisor on complex employee relations issues, ensuring a positive and productive work environment.
• Serve as a point of contact for leaders regarding organizational talent needs, gaps, and resolutions.
• Lead performance management processes, including goal setting, appraisals, and development planning.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to position Lamb Weston as an "Employer of Choice" and deliver programs that build pipeline talent for the organization (e.g. internships, rotations, etc.)
• Collaborate with and influence the Centers of Excellence to support strategies/programs regarding employee engagement, staffing, organizational design, talent management, training, compensation & benefits, labor relations, change management, and diversity & inclusion.
• Utilize HR data and analytics to inform strategic decisions and measure the impact of HR initiatives.
• Implement enterprise-wide HR policies, practices and programs with the supported organizations

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
• Family-Friendly Employee events
• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed