Chief People Officer

Reporting to the President, the SVP, Chief People Officer/Chief People & Culture Officer is essential for driving forward our people management strategies. This role is pivotal in shaping the company's culture, fostering employee engagement, and enhancing organizational effectiveness. The SVP, Chief People and Culture Officer will oversee and manage all HR functions, ensuring that our people feel valued and our service-oriented culture remains strong. This is a remote position and can be based anywhere in the United States.

The SVP, Chief People & Culture Officer is responsible for the execution and management of our People & Culture strategy and operations. This leader plays a crucial role in supporting other departments in achieving their goals by driving strategies in recruiting and onboarding, performance management, HR systems, office management, compliance and employee relations, benefits and compensation/executive compensation, and learning and development during our organization's transitional and transformational phases. The role requires comprehensive human resources knowledge to align all people strategies with the organization's current and future plans. This position also guides the People & Culture team and operations to improve employee engagement and performance, while identifying and developing a pipeline of high-performing, high-potential leaders. The SVP, CPO serves as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team, shareholders, and the board of directors.

• Human Resources Leadership: Partner with leaders to address day-to-day HR operational issues such as employee relations, compensation, benefits, performance management, and training.
• Culture & Inclusion: Foster a culture of inclusion and lead the HR team to create an inviting and cohesive employee experience. Build a lasting culture of collaboration, teamwork and commitment to the vision and mission of the organization
• Compliance Management: Implement and manage compliance efforts regarding employment laws and regulations. Create and maintain internal policies, procedures, and audit mechanisms that are compliant with applicable law, including US wage and hour, leave requirements, ADA and other regulations and standards.
• Business Literacy: Maintain an effective level of business literacy including company goals, mission, financial position, strategy, competition, technology, and culture.
• Industry Trends: Stay current with industry trends and employment legislation to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Change Management: Drive change management within the organization.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage annual budgets for assigned departments.
• Organizational Excellence: Collaborate on strategies to accomplish organizational excellence and superior service. Ensure the design and development of the organization allows for team and individual success through OD / OE interventions. Build cohesion across the leadership team to drive organizational performance
• Policy Development: Oversee the design, development, and implementation of various policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Employee Relations: Provide leadership in employee relations practices to promote a positive employer-employee relationship and high employee morale.
• Performance Management: Oversee the organizational Performance Management Process. Responsible for managing the employee performance evaluation process.
• Recruitment & Retention: Oversee recruitment, selection practices, employee retention, and wage and salary structures. Structure a recruitment framework that streamlines the recruitment process and empowers our teams to identify top-talent. Guide the strategic hiring practices of the organization.
• Total Rewards: Work with management to update company bonus program and compensation targets. Oversee the design, implementation, and administration of employee benefits programs.
• Employee Engagement: Work collaboratively to increase employee engagement and ensure staff feel valued.

Experience:

• Ten to fifteen years of prior human resources work experience at executive or senior leadership level (EVP, SVP, or VP) in a publicly traded company.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with pre-IPO, hyper-growth company & IPO events.
• Broad knowledge of all HR aspects, including employment laws, compensation and benefits, organizational development, and leadership training.
• Experience with food manufacturing, restaurant, or food service industry.
• Metrics-driven approach, you are numerically strong and use data to inform strategic decisions and planning.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships throughout an organization.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, including active listening.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, be flexible, and handle stressful situations.
• Strong sense of commitment to excellence.
• Proven ability to motivate and inspire others and lead efficient and effective business functions.