Human Resources Director

Description

ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.

ABOUT THE JOB:

The Director of Human Resources leads HR strategy and operations for our Conyers manufacturing site. This role is responsible for shaping culture, building organizational capability, and ensuring a productive, diverse, and engaged workforce. The Director oversees all HR programs including talent management, employee relations, labor relations, compensation, benefits, and compliance, serving as the primary HR leader for the site.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Strategic HR Leadership: Partner with site leadership to align HR strategies with business goals. Act as a coach and trusted advisor on organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and change management. Responsible for leading and developing the local HR team.
• Culture & Engagement: Shape and sustain a positive, inclusive culture. Drive initiatives that engage employees and reinforce company values.
• Talent Management: Oversee recruiting and onboarding programs. Develop integrated talent strategies to build strong internal and external pipelines.
• Employee & Labor Relations: Serve as a resource for employees and managers. Address workplace issues promptly and fairly, ensuring compliance with employment laws and labor regulations. Manage union or labor-related matters, including negotiations and grievance resolution.
• Compensation & Benefits: Develops and manages processes to monitor market competitiveness and recommend improvements to attract and retain top talent. Evaluates and improves leave process management.
• Policy & Process : Develop, communicate, and enforce HR policies. Ensure consistent application and documentation across the site.
• Data & Reporting: Ensures efficient standards are developed and maintained for accurate and effective HR systems.
• Community & Communication: Support site communications, charitable initiatives, and employee engagement programs.
• Safety & Compliance: Collaborate with Safety Manager to enforce safety programs and regulatory compliance. Support audits and maintain documentation.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience (manufacturing preferred)
• Strong knowledge of employment law, labor relations, safety, and compliance
• Proven ability in talent management, organizational development, and culture shaping
• Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills
• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite

BENEFITS

• Other Compensation: May include shift differentials, overtime pay, bonus, or other incentive pay as applicable to the position and location.
• Heath and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care, Reimbursement Accounts (FSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Life and AD&D); Pet Insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Includes vacation, sick leave, and paid company holidays provided in accordance with company policy and applicable state and local laws.

WHY JOIN US

Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers in the food industry, manufacturing a range of products including sauces, dressings, condiments, syrups, and toppings for leading restaurant and retail brands.

Join GSF and grow your career with a global food industry leader who:

• People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.
• Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.
• People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.
• Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.
• Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our company values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.