Vice President, Human Resources

Coke Florida Careers•Tampa, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is a family-owned independent Coca-Cola bottler that is the third largest privately-held and the sixth largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the United States. Coke Florida sells, markets, manufactures and distributes over 600 products of The Coca-Cola Company and other partner companies including Monster Beverage Corporation and BODYARMOR. In 2026, for the 5th year in a row, Coke Florida was named as a US Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. This program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture, and governance/financial performance. Coke Florida is looking for a Vice President, Human Resources based out of our Tampa location. The Vice President of Human Resources is a strategic executive leader responsible for developing and executing human capital strategies that support the company’s growth, operational excellence, and culture at Coke Florida - a complex, multi-site manufacturing, sales, and distribution organization. This role serves as a trusted advisor to the SVP HR and Admin, ensuring alignment between business objectives and HR initiatives, while fostering a high-performance, compliant, and engaged workforce of both hourly and salaried employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including 5–7+ years at a senior/executive level
Proven experience in manufacturing, distribution, sales, and logistics
Experience supporting large, multi-site organizations (3,000+ employees preferred)
Demonstrated success aligning HR strategy with business performance in a growth-oriented company
Regular travel (20–40%) to manufacturing plants and distribution centers
Ability to operate effectively in both corporate and plant-floor environments
Strategic thinking and business acumen
Executive presence and influence
Change management and transformation leadership
Employee relations expertise
Data-driven decision-making and HR analytics
Strong leadership and team development skills
High emotional intelligence and communication expertise

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA or HR-related) strongly preferred
SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent certification preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and implement an enterprise-wide HR strategy aligned with business objectives, growth targets, and operational priorities.
Partner with SVP of HR to drive organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and succession planning.
Oversee talent acquisition strategies for corporate, manufacturing, logistics, distribution and sales functions, with emphasis on scalability and productivity.
Design and implement workforce planning models to ensure optimal staffing across production and distribution facilities.
Build leadership development and succession programs to strengthen internal talent pipelines.
Provide leadership in employee relations, addressing complex workforce issues across multiple locations.
Ensure compliance with federal, state (Florida), and local labor laws and industry regulations.
Partner with operations leaders to maintain positive employee relations.
Partner with legal team as needed to mitigate risk through proactive policies, investigations, and consistent HR practices.
Drive culture transformation initiatives that align with company values and performance expectations.
Lead engagement strategies, employee communications, and retention initiatives.
Establish metrics and programs that drive accountability, improve productivity, engagement, and workforce stability.
Oversee HR operations including HRIS, compliance, reporting, and shared services.
Implement and optimize HR technology solutions to improve efficiency, data analytics, and user experience.
Utilize HR analytics and KPIs to inform decision-making and organizational strategy.
Partner with operations and risk management teams to promote a strong culture of workplace safety.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EEOC, DOT and other regulatory bodies.
Oversee policies and programs that minimize risk and support employee well-being.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing HR leadership team across all HR functions.
Foster a collaborative, service-oriented HR function that supports business needs.