Director of HR & Talent Development

BPD KC Office 89 Riverside, MO 64150, USA Description Recognized as a Great Place to Work® , Bunzl North America is seeking a seasoned Human Resources leader to serve as the HR & Talent Development Director for our Processor Division and will support as HR leader for Convenience Store and Agriculture Division. This role will oversee HR operations across multiple sites across United States ensuring compliance, driving employee engagement, and supporting leadership development. The ideal candidate will be comfortable navigating cross-cultural environments. This role is based in the greater Kansas City area, but we will consider candidates living in a city near a major airport. Responsibilities Serve as a strategic HR partner to division leadership, providing guidance on employee relations, talent development, and organizational effectiveness. Lead HR initiatives across S. locations, ensuring alignment with company policies and local labor laws. Coach and advise managers on performance management, employee engagement, and leadership development. Investigate and resolve employee relations issues, partnering with corporate HR on escalated matters. Partner with Corporate Talent Development to shape strategy and priorities, providing insight, recommendations and organizational perspective to ensure programs align with business needs and workforce capability goals. Facilitate organization talent reviews and calibrations for the division including: 9-box assessments, succession planning, development plan creation, and internal development coaching. Identify and lead development activities Administer compensation and performance evaluation programs across the division. Prepare and analyze month-end and ad hoc reporting utilizing UKG software and Excel. Serve as a resource to employees at all levels regarding benefits, payroll, and leave of absence, providing knowledgeable direction and guidance while partnering with the appropriate teams for administration. Lead change management and organizational development initiatives that support growth, transformation, or restructuring. Coordinate Workers’ Compensation efforts with site leadership. Develops and executes compliance initiatives in response to evolving laws and regulatory requirements. Manage HR‑related risk, including compliance, investigations, and policy enforcement. Support executive-level recruiting and onboarding. Moderate travel to support HR operations and build strong relationships with local teams. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field. 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including multi-site and multi-state HR. Talent/Organizational Development experience required Strong knowledge of S. labor laws and HR practices. Proven ability to influence and coach leaders at alllevels. Advanced capability in Excel, executive reporting, and PowerPoint presentation development, with the ability to transform complex data into compelling insights and recommendations that support strategic business decisions. Strong knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience in employee relations, talent development, and organizational development. Ability to travel as needed. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in HR or related SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR Prior experience in distribution, logistics or manufacturing The perks of being a Bunzl team member don’t stop at being part of a great team or being valued as our #1 asset. We offer a full range of benefits to help our employees take care of themselves and their families today, tomorrow and for the future. The salary range for this role is $150-$170K based on education, experience and geographic location. 25% bonus eligibility at target. Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available to employees and eligible dependents starting the first day of the month after 30 days of employment 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match of $0.75 per $1.00 contributed, up to 6% of eligible pay, available after 30 days. Paid time off, including (Pro-rated based on hire date): 10 vacation days and 2 personal days annually (prorated in the first year based on hire date). 40 hours annual sick pay (56 hours sick pay per year for candidates hired in Washington, in accordance with Washington State law). 6 paid national holidays and 2 floating holidays Please refer to the Benefits & Perks section on our career webpage for more details Any leave required under federal, state, or local law, as applicable, such as leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act Bunzl accepts ongoing applications Notice to all Philadelphia, PA Applicants: There will be a criminal background check conducted that will include an individualized assessment based on your specific record, job duties, and job requirements Bunzl North America is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and over 400,000 supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North America—and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® . At Bunzl, you’ll find Unlimited Potential… Your Career - - Our Future! Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match. Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Unlimited Potential