Chief Human Capital Officer

DCA Outdoor, Inc, is a values based, purpose driven organization. Handling corporate services to our family of 12 brands, we operate in 6 states, have 600+ employees with revenues of $99mm. We have revolutionized the green industry through national, vertical integration. An industry leader, our mission is to cultivate growth for our customers, our employees, our company, and our world.

Our Definite Chief Aim (DCA) is to streamline the production and distribution of landscape products across America while reducing the carbon footprint. Through our continued growth and innovation, we will have the highest impact on our world.

Reporting to the Founder and CEO, the Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO) is responsible for strategic human capital leadership for DCA Outdoor (and its family of brands). The Chief Human Capital Officer must be an articulate leader, strategic planner, and an effective manager willing to lead a team that will enhance the working environment and provide consultation, advice, and guidance to leadership, faculty, and staff. The CHCO provides leadership for human resources activities, including recruitment, selection, and hiring activities; employee relations; total compensation management; benefits and retirement; compliance; oversight of human resource information systems; classified and unclassified tracking systems; and professional development, mandatory training, and training and development.

An added unique opportunity in this role and company is that we make an impact of changing lives within our diverse workforce, of which 67% are Latino and 25% are on an H2A visas. Which allows our employees to live and work in the U.S. and provide opportunities for education and advancement. If you are bilingual in Spanish and English, your skills and culture knowledge would only enhance our already vibrant, diverse, and inclusive environment.

If you are a strategic, innovative, adaptable, conformative, multicultural/bilingual, and committed leader who possesses a deep understanding of human capital management, driving organizational growth, fostering talent development, and empowering an inclusive culture, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership - Provide positive human capital leadership company-wide in developing a culture of accountability, innovation, and growth. Act as strategic and consultative advisor to senior leadership regarding key organizational, management, and personnel issues.
• Management - Create a clear, well-defined, and executed roadmap of human capital management company-wide while ensuring alignment between goals, departments, and available resources.
• Resource Planning - Plan, develop, direct, implement, and evaluate the organization's human capital function, assuring the highest level of efficiency and consistency across all brands.
• Execution - Translate the company's vision into human capital and strategic operational plans. Drive organizational effectiveness and support the CEO on all major initiatives.

Essential Job Duties:

• Direct the Human Capital department in developing and implementing strategic human capital plans in recruitment, employee life cycle, benefits, compensation, safety, learning, compliance, visa programs, employee relations, organizational effectiveness, and performance management.
• Direct all compliance functions, including conformity with state and federal laws, response to EEOC complaints, and all other legal matters
• Implement and manage compliance efforts with all the employment laws and regulations that govern the private companies relating to all aspects of the employee life cycle
• Lead the HR team in creating an inviting and cohesive employee experience
• Direct the talent acquisition and recruitment processes company-wide
• Manage relationships with outside vendors to ensure the most efficient service provision
• Own annual benefits review and negotiation process with benefits broker
• Direct the people component of future acquisitions
• Utilize data and metrics to solve human capital issues
• Ensure that the organization's values are reflected in people-oriented decisions
• Develop and manage budgets for the department

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor industry trending in Human Resources best practices
• Conduct an annual review of state and federal laws to ensure continued company compliance
• Provide insightful crisis management when required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Business oriented - can think and act like a business manager
• Highly committed
• Genuine & empathetic
• Straightforward & authentic
• Strong operational insight
• Can create creative solutions to complex workforce and human resources issues
• Strategic thinking with an affinity for numbers to make data-driven decisions
• Knowledge of federal and state wage and salary laws and regulations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related discipline
• Required: 5-10 years of experience in a Sr. Leadership position
• Required: 5+ years of experience in Human Resources or related discipline
• Required: Bi-lingual (Spanish/English), multi-cultural
• Preferred: Experience in human resources that includes designing and implementing strategic programs, performance metrics, information technology, and employee life cycle programs

Benefits you will Enjoy:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance 1st of the month after 30 days
• Generous 401k match with immediate vesting
• Company paid life insurance, STD, & LTD
• Executive retirement program
• PTO and paid holidays
• Company culture centered around growth and innovation
• Career development & recognition

We honor our core values and expect our employees to as well. They are work hard, take pride in your work, be optimistic and respectful, show commitment, and continually grow.

We invite individuals who think like we do and will position us for major organizational growth to apply today. Join us in revolutionizing the green industry!

If you meet the criteria for this position, please apply today.

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Salary: In lieu of experiences: $150k-$250k

Core Values: WORK HARD | TAKE PRIDE | BE OPTIMISTIC | BE RESPECTFUL | SHOW COMMITMENT | CONTINUALLY GROW