Vice President Human Resources - Commercial, Foods

Summary

Perdue Foods is seeking an energetic and seasoned Human Resources executive who will be responsible for providing strategic HR leadership to the Commercial team of approximately 300 professionals, for the Foods organization.  This position will be located at our Headquarters location in Salisbury, MD and will report directly to the EVP and CHRO of Perdue Farms.  This position will be the primary Human Resources Business Partner to the Foods Chief Commercial Officer, senior leader direct reports within the Commercial organization and their teams.  It is responsible for working with leaders within client groups to develop and implement human resource strategies to achieve near and long-term business objectives as the Foods business and “go to market” approach continue to evolve.

This position will drive structure and talent refinements to advance the Perdue Foods’ competitive position and overall business performance. This role will provide critical HR business partnering to the Commercial leadership team as the business finalizes and stabilizes re-organization and process work, while acquiring and/or developing critical skillsets and providing change management support to ensure Commercial Operations progress and deliver per plan.  This will require business partnering support to continue the build of an engaged, diverse and efficient organization, strengthening the overall health of the Perdue talent pipelines, enabling delivery of current and future business objectives.

This position will drive structure and talent refinements to advance the Perdue Foods’ competitive position and overall business performance. This role will provide critical HR business partnering to the Commercial leadership team as the business finalizes and stabilizes re-organization and process work, while acquiring and/or developing critical skillsets and providing change management support to ensure Commercial Operations progress and deliver per plan.  This will require business partnering support to continue the build of an engaged, diverse and efficient organization, strengthening the overall health of the Perdue talent pipelines, enabling delivery of current and future business objectives.

Additional Responsibilities:

While this is a business partnering role, it will be heavily focused on talent management and supporting how we continue to build a culture of trust, inclusion, and accountability.  It will also be responsible to support foundational HR projects, driving and strengthening the HR service delivery model.

Of particular importance to highlight is the value Perdue places on honoring our Culture, Values and how we treat our Associates, described below:

Culture:  Embodies Perdue values and further enables our culture, history and legacy. Fosters collaboration and team-orientation throughout the organization.

• Operates with authenticity, transparency and consistency
• Models and facilitates risk-tolerance and learning from mistakes; promotes a culture that takes calculated risks to grow the business 
• Unwavering commitment to service and product quality
• Continued growth of a culture that rewards teamwork, collaboration, competitive performance, and a results mindset.
• Acts with Purpose, driving results with focus and aligned to our values

Perdue Values:

Quality

• We live up to the standards and expectations of our Quality Policy.
  • The Executive’s behavior is one that reflects a desire to be increasingly superior in all things related to our brands, marketing and selling strategies.

Integrity

• We do the right thing for the right reasons and always keep our promises.
  • The executive’s behavior is beyond reproach, showing an underlying character of fairness and equity. His or her word can always be trusted.

Teamwork

• We work together to accomplish something greater than one could alone. We value and protect the safety of others. We make each other successful.
  • A team builder and team leader at heart, the executive enables collaboration, involvement and inclusiveness with communication and actions that portray a collective winning attitude and team results.

Stewardship

• We protect our environment, ensure the well-being of our associates, provide for the welfare of the animals in our care, live up to our civic responsibilities and generate earnings for the future of our company.

Talent:  Attract, develop, reward and engage talented leaders who are committed to our strategy and plans for growth

• Superb assessor and developer of talent; able to attract and energize talent, inspire followership
• Effectively engages and builds a strong, cohesive team with capacity and resilience to lead and grow their respective brands/customers/organizations to deliver results; sustains alignment and collaboration
• Enables the development of a pipeline of future talent through personal commitment, holding leaders accountable and ensuring deployment of resources
• Effectively aligns and focuses workforce through established performance objectives and plans
• Champions Diversity and Inclusion strategy and execution.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree and at least 15 years of relevant experience, with increasing responsibilities in progressive HR environments.  MBA is preferred.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A combination of experiences within the CPG, Foods, Protein/poultry or complimentary industries.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting a variety of client groups, including Commercial organizations in the past.  Prior experience providing HR support within manufacturing facilities or for Live Operations preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years managing people.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant local/state/federal/provincial employment laws.
• Demonstrated strong analytical, forecasting, financial management, business acumen and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills (written & verbal presentation, and interpersonal skills).
• Demonstrated experience leading through business transformation initiatives.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now and in the future.

Ideal Experience & Critical Competencies for Success

• Build Effective Teams/Developing Direct Reports and Others
• Embraces Change
• Organizational Influence 
• Strategic Agility
• Action Oriented/Priority Setting/Drive For Results
• Decision Quality
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Technical Skills
• Working leader – able to role model and teach new approaches while building future capabilities
• Exceptional Communication Skills

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings. May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another. May need to access files, supplies and equipment.