Director, Human Resources

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands like La Brea Bakery®, Otis Spunkmeyer®, and Oakrun Farm Bakery®. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

The Director Human Resources is a seasoned Business Partner role that will be responsible to support Supply Chain organization.  This position is responsible for working collaboratively to drive business performance by providing strategic direction, coaching and development. The successful candidate will partner with operations leadership to deliver initiatives that strengthen organizational capabilities in talent management, leadership development, organizational design, culture, engagement, change management, and employee relations.  This role requires a proven ability to develop and articulate clear and compelling HR strategies in a performance driven culture. Strong organizational and influencing skills are necessary, to effectively translate these strategies into actionable initiatives that can be implemented across Canada and the US. The successful candidate will be a natural leader, contemporary thinker with high energy, who can influence, inspire and motivate others.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Supply Chain leaders to develop and implement strategies that support business goals
• Develop and maintain strong relationship with functional business leaders on driving business initiatives aligned with organizational strategy
• Act as an exemplary HR and business role model for the organization, lead by example with impeccable standards and high level of integrity
• Act as a trusted advisor to management and employees on all aspects of employee relations, conflict resolution, performance management, and disciplinary action.  
• Develop and execute HR strategies that attract, develop and engage talent in a performance driven culture
• Lead in the space of organizational design, talent assessment and succession
• Educate leaders and build processes that ensure policy and legislative compliance
• Build and nurture strong working relationships with the functional leadership through regular coaching and support
• Contribute to the development of tactics, processes and policies to drive functional goals
• Lead HR related change initiatives within the organization, ensuring that employees are engaged and supported through transition.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws and regulations. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or any other related discipline  
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive HR experience
• Well versed in the US and Canadian employment law and compliance
• Manufacturing expereince preferred.
• Forward thinking with proven leadership success within a Human Resources function in a large matrix and complex organization
• Ability to influence, lead change and role model positive behaviors that drive business performance
• Excellent planning and organizational skills; strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly must be a great listener that is able to synthesize information and get to the root of an issue
• Authentic, confident, positive, results oriented and highly accountable
• Experience in labor relations and positive employee relations.
• Travel is required for approximately 25% of the time.

Salary Range: $130,000 - $170,000

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed In this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.