Senior Director Payroll, Human Resource Operations

National Beef•Kansas City, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

National Beef in Kansas City, Missouri, is seeking to hire a qualified professional to join our family as Senior Director Payroll, Human Resources Operations. With competitive pay and benefits, stable work, and an environment that is caring and supportive, National Beef could become your next career move! Competitive Pay and Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Company-paid life and disability insurance 401(k) with Company Match Paid Vacation Tuition Reimbursement Advancement Opportunities This position is an on-site position at our Kansas City, Missouri Headquarters. The Senior Director Payroll, Human Resource Operations is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing field payroll processing, Human Capital Management (HCM) applications, HR policy and administration, talent acquisition, and continuous improvement initiatives for National Beef, covering its 10,500 employees across several beef processing and further processing facilities, and additional divisions including transportation and leather. This role will support and execute HR transformation initiatives and partner with business leaders and field-based HR business partners to drive HR excellence across the organization. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, extensive systems knowledge, and excellent communication skills.

Requirements

Minimum of twelve years of relevant business and progressive human resources experience with at least eight years of experience leading teams at various levels within HR
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience, Master's in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or another related field preferred
Expert and broad knowledge of end-to-end talent operations and management
Savvy communicator both orally and in writing
Proven leadership, critical thinking and coaching skills that foster collaboration and development across and within teams
Highly developed project management skills
Extensive knowledge of HR systems and applications, including HCM, payroll systems, and talent acquisition platforms
Must be a highly motivated, innovative, strategic thinker with a high EQ and outstanding executive presence
Must be able to connect with and demonstrate empathy for teammates at all levels, along with significant influence and negotiation skills
Strong analytical skills and experience with data-driven decision-making
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Nice To Haves

Experience with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and integration planning / implementation, a plus
Labor Relations, ability to build tools to streamline union negotiations and positive employee relations, strongly preferred
Adaptability: Flexible and able to develop creative solutions while building consensus
Leadership credibility: Builds trust and strong relationships across the organization
Communication and approachability: Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills while being approachable and effective at all levels
Initiative: Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Analytical and data-driven decision making
Urgency: Strong work ethic and sense of urgency
Hands-on: Balances strategic leadership with a roll-up-your-sleeves approach
Change Agent: Tenacious, energetic, positive, and resilient in leading and managing change
Results-based leader: Focused on delivering results with energy and resilience
Team and relationship-oriented: Collaborative and relationship-driven, fostering a strong team dynamic
Problem Solver: Discerning listener who is capable of finding solutions
Humble and fun-loving: Demonstrates humility while fostering a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

HR Transformation Initiatives: Support and execute HR transformation initiatives to align HR operations with the evolving needs of the business
Partner with business leaders and HR teams to ensure successful change management and adoption of new HR processes and technologies
Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance HR operations and service delivery
Utilize data and metrics to drive decision-making and improve HR processes
HR Policy and Administration: Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures that comply with legal standards and support the organization’s strategic goals
Ensure consistent administration of HR policies and procedures across the organization
Human Capital Management Applications: Lead the deployment, management, and optimization of human capital management (HCM) applications
Ensure the integration and alignment of HCM applications with overall HR and business strategies
Talent Acquisition: Drive talent acquisition strategies and technology to attract and retain top talent
Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies
Payroll Management: Oversee the field payroll process ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness
Work with the Director of Payroll to implement and manage payroll processes to enhance efficiency
Partnership and Collaboration: Serve as a strategic partner to business leaders and field-based HR business partners
Provide guidance and support to ensure HR initiatives are aligned with business objectives and operational needs.