Royal Steensma, part of the family-owned, over-100-year-old Dawn Foods, is hiring a Senior Director of People for North America. Reporting to the Vice President of People, you will contribute to the overall NA People strategy, supporting Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Canada operations. You will be accountable for talent management, performance management, succession planning, and employee & labor relations.
What You'll Do
- Serve as the primary People/HR leader partnering with the North America Senior Vice President - Manufacturing Operations and the North America Senior Vice President - Supply Chain & Procurement.
- Partner closely with senior business leaders to define and execute workforce strategies that drive business performance, improve productivity, and foster a high-performance culture.
- Lead, develop, and coach a team of People Business Partners, fostering collaboration and continuous growth.
- Collaborate with Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Talent Management, etc.) to deliver integrated HR solutions.
- Drive organizational design, change management, and workforce planning initiatives across the region.
- Implement talent and succession planning strategies to ensure strong leadership pipelines at all levels.
- Provide operational and technical support for ongoing People programs such as performance and compensation reviews, engagement surveys, learning programs and DEI efforts, as well as milestone events such as M&A and expansion into new geographies.
- Assess existing People programs, processes, and practices to identify gaps and inefficiencies and drive innovative solutions to enhance the employee experience.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and labor practices across multiple jurisdictions.
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and embed inclusive practices in all people processes.
- Oversee employee relations strategies and engagement programs to build trust and improve retention.
- Utilize HR metrics and data-driven insights to inform decisions and improve outcomes.
What We're Looking For
- A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
Team & Environment
You will lead a team of People Business Partners and report directly to the Vice President of People, North America.
Benefits & Compensation
- Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1
- Competitive Pay
- 401(K) + company match
- 10 Paid Company Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Professional training
- Family-owned business over 100 years in service
- An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce
We are a family-owned company committed to our people, products, customers, and corporate values.
