Director, Human Resources

Breakthru Beverage is a leading North American distributor of the world's top luxury and premium wine, spirits and beer brands.  We drive innovation in the marketplace with a nimble and insightful approach to business. We have operations spanning across 16 U.S. markets and Canada, and proud to announce we have been selected in 2024 U.S. Best Managed Company for the third straight year.

 

As the HR Director it will be key to transforming the culture and serve as the business partner for the EVP and executive team for the business.  The HR Director will consult with business leaders on strategic direction and critical priorities aligning people implications. This role will be a leader who builds an inclusive culture and drive a diverse talent pipeline.

 

Are you a strategic HR leader with a passion for driving organizational success, we want to hear from you!

• Serve as a strategic thought partner and source of credible sound advice and counsel to all Senior Leadership (inclusive of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Commercial Leadership Team (CLT) for Corporate HR).
• Ensure the effective performance of all facets of HR by providing coaching, guidance, strategic partnership, and support.
• Partner with the relevant leader and their teams to achieve business related goals and objectives. Add value by identifying HR-related opportunities to maximize business performance.
• Champions the commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in partnership with COE and key stakeholders while ensuring effective implementation of company initiatives and associate engagement.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to improve associate engagement, build morale, increase productivity and retention.
• Develop a deep understanding of the business’ performance drivers and metrics in order to deliver efficient and effective programs and solutions that will enhance business performance.
• Provide guidance and input on talent, organization effectiveness, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Provides human resources policy guidance and interpretation, maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements, and ensures compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Manages and resolves complex associate relation issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations when necessary.
• Maximizes the use of Workday system for performance management, succession, and development planning.
• Conducts exit interviews for senior leaders, monitors company turnover trends and communicates critical feedback to leaders as needed.
• Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required.

• Bachelor’s Degree required preferably in Human Resources, Business Management, or correlated discipline
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience. Preferably in a corporate, hospitality or CPG focused environment.
• Ability to collaborate, partner and influence client stakeholder strategies as needed. - Demonstrate commercially focused and client service acumen in providing HR services.
• Thorough knowledge of HR practices and procedures as well as considerable knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws and regulations pertaining to Human Resources matters
• Demonstratable ability to work in a modern Human Capital Management system platforms and leverage data to achieve business results
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines
• Strong influencing and communication skills, ability to provide clear and meaningful instructions, guidance, and counseling to stakeholders

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to remain in a stationary position at times; communicate, and operate a computer and telephone

Competencies:

• Requires conceptual thinking to understand complex issues and their implications, where sufficient information may not be available.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description.

Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available Here, if you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call (708) 298-3536 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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