Human Resources Director

JOB TITLE:

Human Resource Director

DEPARTMENT:

People Office

REPORTING TO:

Chief People Officer

STATUS:

Exempt

HOURS

Full-Time; 40 hours/week

LOCATION:

Brooklyn Park ABOUT SECOND HARVEST HEARTLANDSecond Harvest Heartland is the second-largest food bank in the United States, sourcing and delivering food to nearly 1,000 food shelves and food distribution partners throughout 59 counties across central and southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Our work begins with a bold vision: a community where no one goes hungry.

We help fill plates, shelves, and fridges throughout the region while shining a light on food insecurity and its root causes and inspiring action at home and across the country. By utilizing new and better data, engaging and mobilizing partners, and advancing innovative solutions, we are on the leading edge of a movement to address hunger and food insecurity in our communities.

If you’re ready to turn your passion into purpose, join us and help build a future where every neighbor has the food they need to thrive. POSITION SUMMARY

As the Human Resources Director, you will serve as a strategic business leader responsible for aligning people strategies with organizational priorities and advancing Second Harvest Heartland's Mission and strategic priorities.

You will lead and develop a high-performing HR team, partner closely with leaders across the organization, and help shape the workforce, culture, and leadership capabilities needed to achieve our ambitious goals.

This role requires a leader who can balance strategic thinking with execution, build strong partnerships across the business, and coach and connect with individuals at all levels of the organization. The successful candidate will be a trusted advisor, an effective people leader, and a catalyst for organizational effectiveness and growth. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list is not intended to be inclusive of all duties and responsibilities. As SHH grows and the community needs change, employees should expect that new and different tasks, temporary and on-going, will be part of one’s daily work.* Serve as a strategic advisor to organizational leaders, helping to connect business priorities talent strategies.

• Lead and influence organization-wide change initiatives, helping leaders navigate complexity, build commitment, and successfully implement changes that strengthen organizational performance and culture.
• Partner with leaders to identify opportunities, influence decisions, and improve organizational performance.
• Coach leaders to deepen their leadership skills, communication practices, and ability to enact talent and business strategies.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing HR team that is consultative and deeply connected to the needs of the business.
• Establish clear expectations, cultivate accountability, and create opportunities for growth that elevate the impact and credibility of the HR function.
• Partner with the Director of Talent and Culture to identify and implement people practices that help Second Harvest Heartland drive our mission and strategic priorities.
• Establish strong working relationships at all levels across the organization.
• Act as an advisor to the CPO on key business and talent priorities.
• Ensure all HR practices are equitable and centered in our values.
• Approve any HR legal and/or regulatory approaches and decisions.
• Oversee the execution of all HR cyclical process.
• Assist on other projects as assigned.

VALUES* We Deliver: We use our head and heart to make decisions, we make the best use of donor dollars, and we achieve results safely and reliably.

• We Lead with Our Hearts: We keep our neighbors, partners, and teams at the center of our work. We seek to understand and anticipate their needs.
• We are all in this Together: We collaborate, internally and externally. We communicate openly, seeking feedback and sharing knowledge.
• We Innovate: We seek out bold new ideas, we embrace change, and we commit to continuous improvement for ourselves and our work.
• We Believe our Differences Make us Stronger: We value inclusion and embrace the variety of backgrounds that make up our team and our community. Our different experiences and perspectives empower us to fulfill our mission.

REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS* All relevant experience including work, education, transferable skills, and military experience will be considered.

• 8-10 years of experience including experience leading an HR function.
• Demonstrated success operating as a business leader, not solely an HR functional expert.
• Proven ability to build, develop, and elevate high-performing teams.
• Experience leading significant organizational or cultural change initiatives.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, challenge, and partner effectively with senior leaders.
• Ability to connect people strategies to organizational outcomes and mission impact.
• Track record of driving results through others while building trust and engagement
• Strong reasoning, analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Strong ability to prioritize the most meaningful work and provide focused work direction
• Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed and valued.
• Ability to pivot quickly. Interest in testing and trying new ideas.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, manage and follow through on multiple daily tasks and projects.
• Must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodations.

Second Harvest Heartland is an equal employment opportunity employer.