Vice President Human Resources North America

The VP Human Resources - NA is a key member of the North America leadership team and is responsible for leading HR strategic initiatives across the region while also providing HR counsel to the North America executive leadership team.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced HR executive to drive strategies that build and strengthen organizational culture while ensuring efficiency and organizational alignment. Our ideal candidate will have experience leading strategic HR initiatives across our support center, region and manufacturing sites, and has a proven track record of being a trusted, team focused, results-oriented, HR leader.

Responsibilities

• Drive organizational strategy by contributing to the development of company plans and programs as a strategic partner, focusing on the impact on people and culture.
• Translate business goals into actionable HR strategies with a focus on robust planning, project management, and clearly defined accountability measures.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to bring HR expertise into business and operational discussions, ensuring alignment between HR strategy and overarching business objectives.
• Collaborate and communicate with Global HR leadership teams to bring Regional HR expertise and perspective into business and operational discussions, ensuring alignment between regional HR strategy and overarching Global HR Strategy.
• Build trust and credibility across all levels of the organization to act as an effective problem-solver, change leader, and advocate for the company’s values, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Develop HR leadership, capacity and capability by leading, developing and partnering with the North America HR team, and overseeing the implementation of an innovative HR service delivery model.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to the regional manufacturing HR function in the areas of talent acquisition, talent management, succession planning, engagement and retention, training, leadership development and total rewards.
• In partnership with Global HR, support Total Rewards strategies that drive performance, motivation, and well-being; while designing programs to meet short- and long-term health and welfare needs for Team Members.
• Ensure competitive compensation plans for the region that attract, motivate, and retain top-tier talent critical to achieving business success.
• Drive performance excellence by ensuring the adoption and accountability of effective performance management frameworks and practices.
• Create a culture built on accountability and “owner’s mindset” and foster a high-performance and positive work environment.
• Support Talent Acquisition Strategies to foster a pipeline of high-performing candidates within and outside the company for critical roles ensuring robust succession & development plans.
• Optimize financial and operational efficiency by developing and managing the HR budget and scorecard, enabling data-driven decision-making and resource allocation.
• Elevate team member engagement and retention through initiatives that improve well-being, enhance employment branding, and strengthen connections with Team Members, supported by impactful communication strategies.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to key performance metrics, including affirmative action, succession planning, compensation programs, payroll, and government reporting requirements.
• Drive policy innovation by enhancing HR systems and infrastructure to streamline operations and improve organizational effectiveness in a dynamic growth environment while ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the North America Leadership Team, Global VP of HR and Global HR Leadership Teams to develop policies, practices, tools that advance HR capabilities, drive engagement and enhance our culture regionally and globally.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field of study or equivalent
• Required Experience: 15+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience at senior and executive level
• Experience supporting a business of at least $800 million in a multi-plant manufacturing environment
• Experience in food or consumer goods manufacturing, marketing and distribution
• Demonstrated success leading directors and senior managers in a complex matrixed environment
• Demonstrated experience in building a strategic human resource department
• Broad knowledge and experience in compensation design and implementation, organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, organizational and leadership development, change management, labor relations, payroll, benefits, learning and development
• Experienced in strategic planning, organizational development, and corporate communications
• Experienced working with multiple divisions
• Systems skills including experience in HRIS systems
• Proven thorough understanding of knowledge in regulatory requirements, i.e., OSHA, FLSA, EEO, OFCCP, ERISA, IRS, Immigration, WARN, FMLA, ADA, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively and collaboratively with all levels of leadership and Team Members
• Strong organizational development and management skills; experienced working with multiple divisions
• Effective leadership, problem solving, presentation, and Team Member motivational skills
• Highly collaborative at all levels and across the organization
• Proficient in Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Skills

• Proven thorough understanding of knowledge in regulatory requirements, i.e., OSHA, FLSA, EEO, OFCCP, ERISA, IRS, Immigration, WARN, FMLA, ADA, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively and collaboratively with all levels of leadership and Team Members
• Strong organizational development and management skills; experienced working with multiple divisions
• Systems skills including experience in HRIS systems
• Effective leadership, problem solving, presentation, and Team Member motivational skills
• Highly collaborative at all levels and across the organization
• Proficient in Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Benefits

Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link’s Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards.

Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $250,000- $300,000 (Annually).

Schedule

This role is based in our Minneapolis, MN support center, and is onsite four days per week.

Jack Link’s Core Values

• Be Real
• Speed Matters
• Stewardship
• Relationship Driven
• Self-Discipline
• Show Awesome Character

Equal Employment Opportunity

Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

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