Region VP, Human Resources

Sysco•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

As a member of the region senior leadership team, the Regional VP-HR works strategically with leadership to successfully execute region, market-level, and enterprise-wide initiatives within the sites in a region (OpCo).

Requirements

At least 7 years of exempt-level Sysco Human Resources experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with major emphasis in Human Resources, Business Administration or a closely related field and at least 7 years (10 preferred) of demonstrated strategic HR leadership and management experience.
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to HR and business practices
Strong consultative, presentation, and business communication skills
Valid driver's license and driving record meeting Sysco standards
The ability to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.
The ability to frequently sit and reach with hands and arms.
The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Workday experience preferred
Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) Professional Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with Regional function leads to successfully execute Corporate, Market and Regional strategic HR initiatives, as well as identify and proactively develop talent through formal training, mentoring, coaching and “stretch” assignments
Participate in in succession planning to ensure talent is available and ready to assume positions of greater responsibility across the Region and elsewhere at Sysco
Oversee the performance management process and work with functional leaders on their associate reviews and evaluations. Provide training and consultation as necessary
Respond to grievances, review disciplinary programs, conduct investigations, prepare for arbitrations, and participate in union contract negotiations – (in Union locations)
Review, interpret, administer and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, and company policies and procedures
Provide day-to-day direction and support to HR staff across Region as needed, including proactive guidance, troubleshooting support, and issue escalation
Oversee all benefits and compensation policies and procedures, as well as execution of all local training for associates and leadership training on HR topics such as ethics, labor laws and policies