Sr. Director, Human Resources at The Wonderful Company

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

235000.0

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Human Resources Leadership, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Data Analysis, Business Acumen, Problem-Solving, Decision-Making, Microsoft Office Proficiency, HR Technology, Employment Law, Organizational Development, Communication Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Presentation Skills, Coaching, Mentorship

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Company Description The Wonderful Company is committed to offering high-quality, healthy, and iconic brands such as Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, FIJI Water, and POM Wonderful. We’re looking to make the world a healthier place through an uncompromising commitment to the well-being of our employees and their families. We foster a collaborative workforce that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit and openness to change. The Senior Director, Human Resources leads a team of HR professionals, provides thought leadership across all HR disciplines, and serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on talent, culture, organizational design, and offensive employee relations strategies. This leader leverages data to deliver insights and drive action, bringing strong business acumen and a practical mindset to every decision. With a bias for operational efficiency, consistency, and continuous improvement, the Senior Director understands the importance of creating and following standards of work, systems and when to take a flexible, adaptive approach. A true thought partner, this role helps shape organizational strategy while ensuring HR solutions are aligned with business goals. This position will be based at our West Los Angeles, CA office. We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday. Job Description Partner with business leaders to design and execute strategic and operational HR programs that strengthen culture, elevate performance, and enhance engagement across their organization. Coach leaders on effective execution of performance and talent management processes to reinforce a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous development. Delivers a comprehensive talent strategy that integrates all aspects of performance management, including Talent Reviews, GROW performance management, and succession planning. Lead the resolution of complex employee relations issues, including conducting investigations and partnering with the Director, Employee Relations and legal counsel as appropriate. Advise leaders on appropriate course of action. Leverages data to deliver insights and drive action, bringing strong business acumen and a practical mindset to every decision. Partner with HR colleagues to identify, design, and implement improvements in HR service delivery and operational effectiveness. Provide senior management with analytical information and insights (e.g., employee metrics, survey information) to facilitate holistic business decisions and guide business leaders' actions. Facilitate conflict resolution around sensitive issues. Incorporate the # 1People Companies that Care and Wonderful Way values and philosophy, consistently demonstrating these principles through commitment and positive impact in interactions with colleagues and across the organization. Collaborate with Benefits, Compensation, Talent Acquisition, and Learning & Organizational Development to ensure the organization attracts, develops, motivates, and retains top talent through effective staffing, development, performance, and reward strategies. Drive team growth by stretching capabilities, fostering high performance, and ensuring the recruitment of exceptional talent. Qualifications 10-15 years of progressive HR leadership experience, including leading teams and partnering with leaders, managers and employees. 8 years of experience leading teams. BA/BS degree in business, communication, psychology industrial relations or related discipline and/or equivalent work experience. Demonstrated business acumen and ability to align people strategy with business strategy. Strong and creative problem-solving skills are a must. Superb judgment and integrity, including excellent decision-making skills and a sense of urgency. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excel proficiency must include the ability to perform VLOOKUP functions, and PowerPoint skills must include the ability to create and develop full presentation decks. Maintains a strong awareness of market developments, industry trends, and innovations and uses information to advise clients of best practices. Skilled in presenting complex HR data clearly and confidently to large groups at all levels of the organization. Experience utilizing HR technology such as UKG, HR Soft, Service Now. Exceptional leadership, influencing, and relationship-building skills. Fluency in employment law, HR best practices, and organizational development principles. This includes wage and hour laws, leave and accommodation laws. Skilled in data-driven decision making; able to interpret people analytics to inform strategy. High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate ambiguity. Strong communication skills, including executive-level presentation capability. Fluency in Spanish a plus. Pay Range: $200,000 - $235,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience. Additional Information Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 24/7 online physician consultations virtual mental health resources life coaching engaging employee community groups cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements library of on-demand fitness videos Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses. Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward. Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace. Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com. Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company’s 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the company’s market share: Wonderful Pistachios® is America’s No. 1 tree nut and America’s fastest-growing snack; Wonderful® Halos® is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful® is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI® Water is America’s No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN® Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora® is the world’s leading floral delivery service. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back at its core. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories. EEO is the law - click here for more information

Responsibilities

The Senior Director, Human Resources will partner with business leaders to design and execute HR programs that strengthen culture and enhance engagement. This role also involves coaching leaders on performance management and resolving complex employee relations issues.