Director, Human Resources

at  Sysco

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide coaching and guidance to site leaders and associates regarding employment issues in such areas as policy and procedure interpretation and application, dispute resolution, corrective action, leaves of absence, harassment, and terminations.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree with major or emphasis in Human Resources, Business Administration or a closely related field

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• At least 7 years (10 preferred) of demonstrated HR leadership and management experience in distribution/manufacturing environments.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.
We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

• Facilitate the Sysco Speaks Associate Survey efforts.
• Analyze findings and review trends with senior management and recommend actions to ensure positive organizational changes.
• Review, interpret, administer and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, and company policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain the site’s Affirmative Action Program (where applicable), complete required Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) reporting and ensure Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) compliance.
• Perform investigations and prepare written responses to EEOC claims, unemployment claims, etc.
• Work with site leaders to create and maintain workforce staffing plans. Coordinate recruiting efforts with Sysco Business Services (where applicable) to ensure that competent, diverse, and skilled workers are hired, and workload levels are appropriate and maintained to minimize turnover.
• Direct resources and activities to support a culture of prevention awareness and accountability across the organization.
• Support the development of Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) plans to meet operational goals to reduce accidents, injuries and incidents.
• Provide day-to-day direction and support to site HR staff including proactive guidance, troubleshooting support, and issue escalation.