Executive Job Description | Senior Director/Vice President of Human Resources
about us
Meijer, a leading mass market supercenter operator, ranked as the 13th largest private company in the country by Forbes Magazine, is seeking a Sr. Director/VP of Human Resources to work in our human resources department.
Meijer isn't just any company. We're extremely goal-oriented and customer-focused. We have continued to thrive during these tough economic times and have continued to grow to become a leader in a highly competitive retail market. We rely on our people to supply the talent and vision to achieve our next goals. If you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge and allow you to move the needle within our human resource department then this is the opportunity for you!
position summary
This individual will build relationships across the organization to ensure synergy and alignment while driving accountability consistent with Meijer practices and policies.
responsibilities
The Director of Human Resources originates and leads the Human Resources practices and objectives that provide a customer-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes leadership, quality, productivity, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce. In this role, the successful candidate will drive divisional and company HR programs and initiatives, including workforce planning and development, organizational change, development of HR tools and resources, facilitation, and performance management practices. This position will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Human Resources Specific tasks include:
Contribute to the development of the organization's strategic plans and objectives
Drive HR strategy through creation of Human Resource plans and objectives
Drive organizational structure, content of jobs, and establishment of performance standards within the client group. Review and provide guidance on promotional and compensation change decisions.
Oversee company-wide and division-wide programs and initiatives (e.g., Talent Review, salary review, benefits, disability management, labor relations, talent acquisition safety and organizational change) within client group.
Effectively facilitate restructures, redeployments, and staffing within the client group
Manage employee relations issues within the division
Ensure comprehensive development and succession plans are in place for key positions. Drive leadership and employee development efforts throughout client groups including leading skills development workshops, encouraging participating in training and development, and working with managers to create development plans
Facilitate organization and leadership development efforts. Coach managers and employees on a variety of topics including management skills, professionalism, conflict management, and communications.
Influence senior management across the company to clarify and resolve divisional business and communication issues and improve overall organizational effectiveness
Responsible for management and development of HR Generalists and other support staff as assigned
qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related area required
Master's degree in Human Resources or Labor Relations is a plus
10 15 years minimum in Human Resource leadership roles with extensive experience in HR Generalist
10+ years of progressively complex human resources experience required preferably in a retail or CPG environment.
5+ years experience in a leadership/management level role.
Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations required.
Extensive knowledge of HR policies and practices, compensation and benefits, organization change and effectiveness union/labor experience is a plus
Strong leadership skills and experience influencing at senior levels in an organization
Ability to work as and be viewed as a trusted business partner to the organization
Ability to work at both strategic and tactical levels, within managerial/leadership and non-managerial employee groups.
Familiarity with global workforce management issues
reporting structure
The Sr. Director/VP of Human Resources will report to the SVP of Human Resources.
location
This position will be based in Grand Rapids, MI. Grand Rapids is a city with a myriad of possibilities and options! Its a great town with a top notch school system, cultural events, awesome outdoor activities, excellent restaurants, etc. Click to find out more. http://www.visitgrandrapids.org/visit.php or www.rightplace.org/live
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