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Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business or other relevant fields
A minimum of 5 years of experience in HR Management
A minimum of 8 years of experience in Human Resources with no less than 5 years in California
Strong leadership, supervisory, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
Must be well-organized, detail-oriented, able to multi-task, and prioritize multiple projects/tasks
Ability to use various computer systems, including Microsoft Office, with high levels of proficiency
Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively in oral and written communication
Self-directed, resourceful, and able to problem solve while making effective decisions in both a team environment and individually
Commitment to completing work within established time parameters and within budget while being flexible enough to meet special project deadlines as required
Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values
Ability to handle sensitive employee and company information in a confidential manner
The position is based full-time onsite with the ability to travel to other locations, as needed
Responsibilities
The Director of Human Resources (HR) is responsible for uniting our business strategy of supporting the health of our dairy cows across America with our people by championing our creative, collaborative, and efficient teams
This role is responsible for developing, leading, and executing HR across the organization including policies, processes, initiatives, activities, partnerships, and staff
HR-related duties include but are not limited to, organizational development, talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, recruiting, benefits, compensation, payroll, training & development, retention & engagement, health and safety, performance management, and other aspects of the employee life cycle
This role plays a vital purpose to our business, team, and customer by leading a supportive, informative, and effective human resources team and piloting company culture
Oversee and actively engage with the team on the execution of human resource programs, policies, and processes
Improve manager and employee performance by actively building relationships with all levels of the workforce to help anticipate, identify, and resolve problems or potential risks
Collaborate with leadership to understand the organization's short and long-term strategy in order to prioritize, prepare, recommend, and execute HR goals and objectives while ensuring that projects and service commitments, deadlines, and budgets are met or exceeded
Lead strategy to drive employee engagement and retention, team building, recognition, and company communications
Conduct employee investigations and support leaders with employee disciplinary meetings and terminations
Regularly evaluate and assess HR function to proactively identify solutions, standardize workflow to improve efficiency, and ensure effective utilization of resources
Conduct research and analysis of organizational trends and best practices to ensure best practices are in place as well as focusing on continuous improvement throughout HR-function and management of teams across the company
Regularly monitor the company and stay current in knowledge, understanding, and awareness of federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; and advising management on needed actions
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations
Responsible for ensuring employees are performing based on company standards and providing training, guidance, and continual feedback to develop employee skills and provide consistent feedback on both positive and negative performance
Participate in the hiring, discipline, and employment exit process for employees as required
Lead by example, mentor, and train workers in all areas including communication, conflict management, and resolution
Facilitate employee scheduling changes and time off, as needed
Support the development and implementation of departmental planning, forecasting, and budget while ensuring ongoing reporting to key financial targets and re-alignment when necessary
Define, track, and regularly report on KPIs for the success of the team and initiatives
Consistently exemplify our core values when interacting with internal or external stakeholders
Participate in a productive and supportive work environment by actively participating in meetings, providing support and guidance to leaders and management, communicating effectively and professionally, and cooperating with all team members throughout all functions
Address and/or escalate to appropriate parties any failures to comply with job protocols, processes, and/or requirements
Continuously develop oneself and improve performance of job duties and contributions to the organization through regular research and staying abreast of trends
Enhance organizational reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests while exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
Perform job duties and other related duties for the organization as assigned
Job description
We are looking for a proven human resources leader with an agricultural and/or DOT background in the Fresno, CA area. This is a great role for someone looking to be a part of the leadership team, overseeing the HR function for a PE-backed, growing business!

The Director of Human Resources (HR) is responsible for uniting our business strategy of supporting the health of our dairy cows across America with our people by championing our creative, collaborative, and efficient teams. This role is responsible for developing, leading, and executing HR across the organization including policies, processes, initiatives, activities, partnerships, and staff. HR-related duties include but are not limited to, organizational development, talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, recruiting, benefits, compensation, payroll, training & development, retention & engagement, health and safety, performance management, and other aspects of the employee life cycle.

This role plays a vital purpose to our business, team, and customer by leading a supportive, informative, and effective human resources team and piloting company culture.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
• Oversee and actively engage with the team on the execution of human resource programs, policies, and processes.
• Improve manager and employee performance by actively building relationships with all levels of the workforce to help anticipate, identify, and resolve problems or potential risks.
• Collaborate with leadership to understand the organization's short and long-term strategy in order to prioritize, prepare, recommend, and execute HR goals and objectives while ensuring that projects and service commitments, deadlines, and budgets are met or exceeded.
• Lead strategy to drive employee engagement and retention, team building, recognition, and company communications.
• Conduct employee investigations and support leaders with employee disciplinary meetings and terminations.
• Regularly evaluate and assess HR function to proactively identify solutions, standardize workflow to improve efficiency, and ensure effective utilization of resources.
• Conduct research and analysis of organizational trends and best practices to ensure best practices are in place as well as focusing on continuous improvement throughout HR-function and management of teams across the company.
• Regularly monitor the company and stay current in knowledge, understanding, and awareness of federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; and advising management on needed actions.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations.

WHAT LEADERSHIP IS REQUIRED
• Responsible for ensuring employees are performing based on company standards and providing training, guidance, and continual feedback to develop employee skills and provide consistent feedback on both positive and negative performance.
• Participate in the hiring, discipline, and employment exit process for employees as required.
• Lead by example, mentor, and train workers in all areas including communication, conflict management, and resolution.
• Facilitate employee scheduling changes and time off, as needed.
• Support the development and implementation of departmental planning, forecasting, and budget while ensuring ongoing reporting to key financial targets and re-alignment when necessary.
• Define, track, and regularly report on KPIs for the success of the team and initiatives.

WHAT WE EXPECT OF OUR TEAM
• Consistently exemplify our core values when interacting with internal or external stakeholders.
• Participate in a productive and supportive work environment by actively participating in meetings, providing support and guidance to leaders and management, communicating effectively and professionally, and cooperating with all team members throughout all functions.
• Address and/or escalate to appropriate parties any failures to comply with job protocols, processes, and/or requirements.
• Continuously develop oneself and improve performance of job duties and contributions to the organization through regular research and staying abreast of trends.
• Enhance organizational reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests while exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Perform job duties and other related duties for the organization as assigned.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
• Bachelor’s degree in business or other relevant fields.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in HR Management.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in Human Resources with no less than 5 years in California.
• SHRM-CP or PHR required; SHRM-SCP or SPHR highly preferred.
• Strong leadership, supervisory, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Must be well-organized, detail-oriented, able to multi-task, and prioritize multiple projects/tasks.
• Ability to use various computer systems, including Microsoft Office, with high levels of proficiency.
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively in oral and written communication.
• Self-directed, resourceful, and able to problem solve while making effective decisions in both a team environment and individually.
• Commitment to completing work within established time parameters and within budget while being flexible enough to meet special project deadlines as required.
• Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.
• Ability to handle sensitive employee and company information in a confidential manner.

The position is based full-time onsite with the ability to travel to other locations, as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer