Director, Human Resources - Day Shift

• A proven leader with strong interpersonal skills, who is responsive, detail oriented, thorough, and has solid experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Positive with a can-do attitude
• A hands-on, curious, and resourceful go-getter who is self-motivated with a business excellence and people culture mindset
• Ability to re-prioritize daily demands within a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Analytical, pragmatic, and resourceful

What you’ll do:

• Partner with Leadership to initiate and implement optimal organizational structure to deliver on business objectives
• Evaluate, and manage business partner relationships including insurance and temporary staffing partners and related programs
• Lead operational and people activities including employment, onboarding / offboarding, wellness and benefits, training, people performance, leave management, compensation management, and communications
• Lead coaching, building, and enabling Manager capabilities and effectiveness
• Drive the execution of Company People policies and programs that align with the strategic company goals and organizational culture
• Ensure policies, programs and processes are aligned with business and HR strategies and sponsor initiatives that drive attraction, engagement, development, and retention of top talent and achievement of business goals
• Responsible for data security, configuration, maintenance, and audit of people data and reporting within Human Capital Management system (HCM)
• Own and lead Human Capital Management technology and activities
• Oversee and manage benefit plans including design, selection, implementation, maintenance, and auditing (benefits plans include Medical, RX, Dental, Life, Vision, STD, LTD, and 401K).
• Serves as Plan Administrator for self-funded plans
• Continually benchmark human capital trends and leading practices in Human Resources and create and inspire a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

What you’ll need:

• 7 years’ experience in progressive Human Resources roles with 3+ years within a director or equivalent position
• Proficiency with UKGPro Human Capital Management System and Talent Management systems or ability to learn technical information quickly
• Strong business acumen and ability to contribute to the business strategy and operational execution
• Ability to communicate, explain, and present programs and policy effectively
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, related field, or equivalent experience; advanced degree a plus
• Strong business analytical skills to assess business performance and recommend strategic paths
• Be a credible influencer, leader, motivator, and change agile and a person who enjoys providing mentorship to stakeholders and Human Resources Team members
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with leaders to develop, implement, and monitor (at a detail-appropriate level), programs that enable the achievement of business goals
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Who we are:

Kayem Foods is a family owned and operated craft meat business that has been making New England’s favorite franks, sausages, and prepared meats in Chelsea, Mass. since its founding by Kaz Monkiewicz back in 1909. Well over 100 years later, we are the largest meat processor in New England and still pushing our craft to the next level – tweaking recipes to have the perfect flavors and extending our expertise into delicious new areas and collaborations – such as Kayem’s Night Shift Brewing Small Batch Beer Brats. One thing will never change, it’s our “Old World” food philosophy: to only make food we would share with our own friends and family. We offer the opportunity for professional growth and to make a difference in a flexible and collaborative environment.

(NO external staffing agencies or recruiters please!)