Area VP Human Resources

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Position Summary

In this role, you will provide leadership to multiple sites. You will work closely with your Region President and Region senior staff to identify and execute the key actions necessary to drive and support key strategic HR initiatives across the region. Specifically, you will see updates in the process and ownership of: Engagement and Culture, Region Leadership Team Member Coaching and Support, Talent Acquisition (TA) Partnership, Supporting Learning and Development (including Onboarding and Training), Safety, and Supporting Operations

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• In partnership with all Region Team Leaders, lead with a strong customer-centric and associate- focused mindset to drive collaboration and create a high-performance culture of unity
• Partner with region presidents and function leaders to successfully execute corporate, market and regional strategic HR initiatives
• Identify and proactively develop talent through formal training, mentoring, coaching and “stretch” assignments
• Participate in succession planning to ensure talent is available and ready to assume positions of greater responsibility across the region and elsewhere at Sysco
• Oversee the performance management process and work with function leaders on their associate reviews and evaluations. Provide training and consultation as necessary
• Review, interpret, administer, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, and company policies and procedures
• Provide day-to-day direction and support to HR staff across region as needed, including proactive guidance, troubleshooting support and issue escalation
• Oversee all benefits and compensation policies and procedures
• Execute all local training for associates and leadership training on HR topics such as ethics, labor laws and policies
• Create area/region plans to intentionally drive an inclusive and diverse culture
• Other duties as outlined by leadership
  
  

Required Minimum Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with major or emphasis in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a closely related field and at least 7 years of demonstrated strategic HR leadership and management experience. Multi-site and multi-state responsibilities is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to HR and business practices. Strong consultative, presentation, and business communication skills. Valid driver’s license and driving record meeting Sysco standards
  
  

Certifications And/Or Technical Requirements

• Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) Professional Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred
  
  

Abilities And Skills

• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Management of Personnel Resources: Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
• Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
• Speaking & Speech Clarity: Talking to others to convey information effectively and the ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Oral Expression: Communicating information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
• Written Expression: Communicating information and ideas in writing so others will understand
• Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
• Negotiation: Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Problem Sensitivity: Perceiving when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem
  
  

Physical Demands

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

• The ability to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear
• The ability to frequently sit and reach with hands and arms. The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• The ability to travel by automobile and airplane throughout the area / region. Travel is required ~50% of the time
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to travel to operating companies and other destinations as needed – equates to ~50% of the time
• Must be able to utilize office equipment such as laptop, copiers, printers, scanners, and telephones. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Must be able to work in various indoor and outdoor climates and driving conditions
  
  

Affirmative Action Statement

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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