Director, Human Resources

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~ Organically Grown Company (OGC) is the largest wholesale distributor of organic produce in the Pacific Northwest with Eugene, Portland, Oregon and Kent, Washington locations, wholly owned by employees and growers. ~

Founded over 30 years ago by organic farming pioneers, today it retains a commitment to regional and family scale organic farmers and sustainable business practices, nurturing long-standing relationships across the supply chain between farmers and retail customers that range from large grocery chains to single-store co-ops. Check out our website at www.organicgrown.com to read about our commitment to sustainable business practices. 

Position Overview  

Organically
Grown Company is seeking a Director of Human Resources to based out of its
Portland location.  

Responsibilities 

• Lead
  in developing automated HR systems and streamline processes and procedures to
  improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the company.
• Collaborate
  in establishing, and take the lead in implementing, an effective and proactive
  recruitment, hiring and new employee onboarding program to attract and retain a
  productive and talented workforce that fits the OGC culture.
• Manage
  the development of job profiles; participate in developing human resource
  planning models to identify competency, knowledge and talent gaps within the
  company; implement the processes for creating individual development plans to
  address gaps; implement succession planning processes.
• Lead the performance evaluation process to ensure
  timely and quality reviews, evaluation of performance, and goal setting and
  coaching for future performance
• Implement
  company training and development programs to prepare employees for more
  responsibilities and enhance employee knowledge and understanding of the
  business.
• Develop
  progressive and proactive compensation and benefits programs to provide
  motivation, incentives and rewards for effective performance as individuals and
  as whole team. Provide programs and negotiate cost-effective insurance coverage
  for the short and long-term health and welfare of the employees.
• Build
  working relationships with leadership team to understand department needs and
  communicate HR action plans. Be a key resource coaching the leadership team in
  employee relations and team development. Focuses on coaching for success,
  taking corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with
  Company policy.
• Manage the Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
  and databases. Assess and analyze HR
  related metrics that measure the health and success of the company.
• Manage
  the HR budget and control expenses effectively; analyze and address variances.
• Assess
  compensation and benefits programs against market on an annual basis; Work with
  CFO to determine average wage increase percentages and estimated benefits
  costs.
• Administer
  Employee Stock Ownership Plan; Lead ESOP Advisory & Communication
  Committee.
• Ensure
  Human Resource Department standards, policies and procedures are compliant with
  local, state, and federal laws reporting and record-keeping requirements.
• Develop appropriate policies and processes for
  effective employee relations and performance management within the company; Act
  as a consultant to the OGC leadership team, advising them on how to best handle
  employee performance issues; Investigate employee complaints and facilitate resolution.
• Maintain
  and enhance OGC's shared ownership and organizational vitality culture, across
  all locations, through aligning structure, tools and processes, and driving
  continuous improvement. 

Qualifications 

• Four year degree in related field
  plus six to eight years of related experience, or overall equivalent
  education and experience (SPHR certification).
• An experienced leader in
  human resources management in a growth oriented company of 200+ employees
  in multiple locations, preferably in a manufacturing and/or distribution
  environment.
• Knowledge of federal and
  state employment labor laws, Oregon state wage and hours laws, ERISA
  regulations, and HR trends in business and industry. 
• Previous experience
  implementing and maintaining Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and
  automating processes. 
• Demonstrated experience in
  working as a business partner with the leadership team in hands-on
  coaching to provide expertise and advice on performance management and
  employee relations.
• Demonstrated
  experience implementing development programs, including 360 assessment,
  personal development plans, succession plans, and high potential/high
  impact employee development programs preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in
  high impact recruiting, on-boarding, and retention and development of
  talent to ensure a skilled and competitive workforce.
• Knowledge of organization
  development methodology, change management and effective team building.
• Knowledge of and interest in
  agriculture and farming, preferably organics.  

Ideal candidates will have demonstrated the following competencies: 

Core Organizational Vitality Attitudes
& Behaviors 

• Passionate
  about produce and sustainability
• Provide
  exceptional service
• Share
  ownership and leadership
• Act with
  joy and gratitude
• Inspire
  trust 

Core Managerial Competencies 

• Decision Quality & Timely Decision
  Making
• Command Skills
• Hiring and staffing
• Action Oriented 

Benefits include: 

• Medical 
• Prescription
• Dental 
• Vision
• Alternative Care
• Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• EAP 
• 401K
• Generous PTO Plan
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Organically Grown Company is employee &
  grower owned) 

To Apply 

Please use the email address below to submit your resume along with a cover letter that
includes your response to the questions listed below: 

• What
  experience do you have that qualifies you for this position with OGC?
• What
  is the most challenging work you have performed in your employment history?  
• Why
  might you want to work for OGC?
• What
  is your current/target compensation level? 

Thank
you for your interest.

~ Organically
Grown Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ~

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