Director of Human Resources

at  Julius Silvert

Our company has been providing local restaurants with the finest ingredients available since 1915. Located in Philadelphia, we are a family-owned food wholesale distribution company. In the past several years we have experienced tremendous growth and we are currently looking to add to our team. We are seeking a strong leader to join as our Director of HR. We recognize that a quality team is vital to support our quality products and services. With this in mind, we are continually striving to find the most qualified and committed candidates to join our team-those with a talent and passion for what they do!

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 10+ years of HR experience
• Successful track record of implementing HR processes, performance management, and change management.
• Experience and working knowledge of ADP is preferred.
• Knowledge of HR compliance regulations, employment laws, and industry best practices
• Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution and management practices.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal), the ability to handle multiple projects and competing priorities, and adapt to a fluid, high-growth environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal), the ability to handle multiple projects and competing priorities, and adapt to a fluid, high-growth & extremely fast paced environment.
• Commitment to the values of dedication, inclusiveness, collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Proven ability to enable high-performing teams in an onsite work environment.
  EEO M/F/D/V: Our company recruits, hires and promotes individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, age, gender, national origin or ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or physical or mental disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform the job, or any other status protected by law, all in accordance with applicable Federal, State or Local Laws.

Leadership & Strategic Vision

• In coordination with the Ownership and the leadership team, play a key role in the organization’s overall development, strategic planning, service delivery, and management.
• Provide strategic vision and leadership to Julius Silvert & JSI Trucking, bringing a strong passion for all facets of Human Resources.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the association’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.
• Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization’s human resource compliance and strategy needs.
• Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; and training and development.
• Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management.
• Works closely with association employees and other departments to plan events, lift up priorities, and ensure a strong organizational culture.
• Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization’s human resource information system and talent management system.
• Monitors and ensures the association’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommend best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.
• Develops and implements departmental budget.
• Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for association staff.
• Leads the association’s annual performance evaluations, goal setting, and compensation adjustment processes.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Performs other duties as required.