Region Vice President Human Resources

Company:
US0288 Sysco Knoxville, LLC
Zip Code:
37921
Employment Type:
Full Time
Travel Percentage:
JOB SUMMARY:
As a member of the region senior leadership team, the Regional VP-HR works strategically with leadership to successfully execute region, market-level, and enterprise-wide initiatives within the sites in a region (OpCo).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Partner with Regional function leads to successfully execute Corporate, Market and Regional strategic HR initiatives, as well as identify and proactively develop talent through formal training, mentoring, coaching and "stretch" assignments

• Participate in in succession planning to ensure talent is available and ready to assume positions of greater responsibility across the Region and elsewhere at Sysco
• Oversee the performance management process and work with functional leaders on their associate reviews and evaluations. Provide training and consultation as necessary
• Review, interpret, administer and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, and company policies and procedures
• Respond to grievances, review disciplinary programs, conduct investigations, prepare for arbitrations, and participate in union contract negotiations - (in Union locations)
• Provide day-to-day direction and support to HR staff across Region as needed, including proactive guidance, troubleshooting support, and issue escalation
• Oversee all benefits and compensation policies and procedures, as well as execution of all local training for associates and leadership training on HR topics such as ethics, labor laws and policies

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and / or Experience:

• Strong consultative, presentation, and business communication skills
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to HR and business practices
• At least 7 years of exempt-level Sysco Human Resources experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with major emphasis in Human Resources, Business Administration or a closely related field and at least 7 years (10 preferred) of demonstrated strategic HR leadership and management experience.

Additional Qualifications:

• Travel will occur to other sites within the region approximately 1 - 3 times per month.

Preferred Qualifications:
Workday experience preferred
Professional Skills:

• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Deductive Reasoning: Applying general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
• Management of Personnel Resources: Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Negotiation: Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Written Comprehension: Reading and understanding the information and ideas presented in writing.
• Oral Comprehension: Listening to and understanding the information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Fluency of Ideas: Coming up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
• Problem Sensitivity: Perceiving when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Written Expression: Communicating information and ideas in writing so others will understand

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Valid driver's license and driving record meeting Sysco standards
• Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) Professional Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The ability to frequently sit and reach with hands and arms.
• The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• The ability to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to do limited travel to Sysco facilities or operating companies.
• Must be able to work in various indoor and outdoor climates and driving conditions.
• Must be able to utilize office equipment such as desktop/notebook computers, copiers, printers, scanners, telephones, and calculators.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and the level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only tasks to be performed by the employee in this job. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor.
This job description supersedes prior job descriptions. When duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com
HOW WE PROTECT OUR ASSOCIATES
COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place
• Personal protective equipment and masks provided
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Temperature screenings

OVERVIEW:
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 57,000 associates and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations.
We offer our associates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.
This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.