Director, HR

At Saputo we bring good to the table by making high-quality products investing in our people and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best

The Director Human Resources serves as a strategic business partner to U.S. Head Office leadership responsible for our people strategies that enable business performance organizational effectiveness and a strong employee experience. This role leads HR initiatives across our head office functions and translates business strategy into scalable workforce talent and culture solutions.

The Director provides thought leadership across talent organizational design employee relations and leadership development while ensuring compliance governance and alignment with Saputos values and long-term growth objectives.

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders proactively influencing business decisions through workforce insights organizational diagnostics and risk/opportunity assessments.

• Partner with senior leadership to align people strategies with short- and long-term business priorities including growth transformation and operating model evolution.

• Lead change management efforts associated with organizational shifts new initiatives and enterprise programs.

• Lead integrated talent strategies encompassing workforce planning succession management leadership development engagement and retention.

• Lead functional talent management activities such as talent reviews retention and exit insights focus groups and engagement assessments translating data into actionable plans.

• Champion leadership capability building to ensure a strong pipeline of future-ready leaders across head office functions.

• Drive a consistent inclusive and high-performing employee experience across U.S. head office populations.

• Provide strategic oversight and guidance on employee relations matters investigations and complex performance or conduct issues ensuring fair and consistent outcomes.

• Partner with legal counsel on employment relations immigration affirmative action and risk mitigation.

• Promote a culture of accountability trust and continuous improvement aligned to Saputos values.

• Drive the effective use of HR technologies (LMS performance management time & attendance) to drive insights efficiency and scalability.

• Leverage workforce and talent analytics to drive informed decision-making and measure the impact of HR initiatives.

• Ensure consistent execution of HR programs while continuously identifying opportunities for simplification and process improvement.

• Oversee learning and development strategies that support leadership effectiveness career growth and organizational capability.

• Partner in decision making with respect to relocation and mobility activities including immigration and vendor partnerships to support business and talent needs

• Champion Saputos corporate responsibility and sustainability commitments within the community as part of the Saputo Promise.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following experience skills and qualifications

• 610 years of progressive human resources experience including senior-level business partnership and organizational leadership.

• Bachelors degree in human resources Business or a related field; equivalent experience considered.

• Professional HR certification (e.g. SHRM-SCP SPHR) preferred.

• Demonstrated experience advising and influencing senior leaders within a complex multi-functional organization.

• Strong working knowledge of U.S. employment laws and regulatory requirements.

• Proven ability to lead through change balance strategic and operational priorities and drive results through others.

• Strong analytical communication and executive presence skills.

We support and care for our employees by providing

• Career development opportunities that enable long-term growth and fulfillment

• Competitive compensation and benefits designed to support you and your family

• Opportunities to make a meaningful impactwithin Saputo and in the communities we serve

Salary Range: $126510 - $165685

salary offers vary commensurate with experience education skills and training

In the USA Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella Frigo Cheese Montchevre Stella and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing operations supply chain sales quality assurance or in any other function your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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