At Prinova, our passion for food knows no bounds! With a rich history spanning over four decades in the food industry, we have established ourselves as a trusted global supplier and manufacturer of functional food ingredients, flavors, and aromas. With CUSTOMER FOCUS as our central core value, we put
pride in our work to ensure the end user has a quality product.
For the past four years, Prinova has proudly received national acclaim as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation, a testament to our status as an exceptional employer.

SUMMARY:

The HR Director will lead and manage the human resources function across multiple manufacturing sites supporting several business units. This strategic and operational role is responsible for aligning HR initiatives with business objectives, driving workforce planning, talent management, employee engagement, employee relations and compliance. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader with strong experience in multi-site HR operations, labor relations, and organizational development in a manufacturing environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a role where you have worked with company leadership and managed a team
• Experience in manufacturing environments is required
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful HR strategies and programs
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, HR best practices and organization development
• PHR or SPHR certification a plus

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to speak Spanish is strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Ability to collaborate with and influence senior leaders and other stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Agility and resilience during times of transition and change
• Ability to provide direct feedback and share points of view even when not popular
• Ability to delegate and coach others
• Light heartened, empathetic and able to connect with others
• Hands on pro-active leader that can toggle between strategic and operational work
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) as well as HRIS systems such as Paylocity, ADP, Workday, UKG, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
• Work environment is normally in an office setting.
• Ability to view a computer screen and type for extended hours.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Other physical requirements include moderate standing and occasional squatting, bending, and twisting.
• Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Will supervise 1-2 direct reports
  Perform other Duties as Assigned.

QUALITY/SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

All Prinova employees are required to ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense and food quality. (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA and BRC).
The HR Director will lead and manage the human resources function across multiple manufacturing sites supporting several business units. This strategic and operational role is responsible for aligning HR initiatives with business objectives, driving workforce planning, talent management, employee engagement, employee relations and compliance. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader with strong experience in multi-site HR operations, labor relations, and organizational development in a manufacturing environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
• Work environment is normally in an office setting.
• Ability to view a computer screen and type for extended hours.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Other physical requirements include moderate standing and occasional squatting, bending, and twisting.
• Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require