Vice President Human Resources

We are looking for an experienced leader in Human Resources to help our fast-growing company.

Who Is Manna Beverages and Ventures? A full service, networked, strategic supply chain partner for national and regional beverage brand portfolios with intense focus on enabling entrepreneurial start-ups.

OUR Ambition? To function as the most respected US beverage manufacturing supply chain partner, supporting the creation of dynamic innovative ideas, inspiring brands, and creative market concepts. We are driven by our personal commitment to be a leader in creating economic benefits and opportunities for our associates, our diverse portfolio of partners and those who are historically underserved and underrepresented.

Overview:

Manna Beverages and Ventures is looking for an experienced Human Resources leader to create and lead a people organization that will support multiple locations across the US, reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer. In this role, you will be responsible for building the team, creating the people strategy, and executing against all dimensions of human resources needed for the development and growth of the Manna Beverages business portfolio.The responsibilities include overall people strategy development, talent acquisition, performance management, culture building, mentorship and coaching, employee engagement, learning and development, people analytics, staffing, DEBI, compensation, and employee relations. Manna Beverages will begin operations with approximately 800 associates and is projected to grow to 2,000 over the next three years.

Responsibilities:

·Collaboratively lead the development and execution of HR and people/organization strategies and plans that effectively support the achievement of the overall business outcomes. Conduct needs analyses to identify and establish priorities regarding human resources plans and development activities.

·Understand general business conditions (e.g., social, technological, economic, political, environmental, demographic trends) that affect our industry and workforce. Work with business leaders to action plan for successful navigation of the trends. Partner with business and COEs for creation of HR tools to meet needs now and for the future.

·Coach and educate people leaders and employees on HR plans, programs, practices, processes, and tools to ensure knowledge transfer related to talent and organization effectiveness.

·Build and maintain professional external network to stay abreast of trend changes in all aspects of HR. Translate external business trends into internal organization recommendations and potential actions.

·Collaborate with Human Resource teams throughout the organization to identify best practices. Share knowledge and work together to create a mission driven Human Resource function.

·Oversee the design of programs and solutions that proactively address shifts in business strategy and/or the needs and preferences of the evolving workforce.

Experience and Qualifications

University degree or relevant experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in the field of Organizational Development, Organizational Behavior, I/O Psychology, Human Resources Management, or Business-related fields required.

15+ years of leadership experience in talent management, organizational development, and translating business strategies into practical initiatives, at progressively increasing levels of scope and complexity.

Technical skills:

·Exceptional skill at educating and moving others towards a successful conclusion.

·Strong project management, diagnostic and consulting skills

·Strong, proven presentation skills.

·Ability to think strategically and systematically.

·Coaching skills including the ability to establish trusting and open relationships with employees.

·Working knowledge of formal and informal individual group assessment methods.

·An ability to introduce staff development processes to diverse populations.

Manna Beverages and Ventures is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.