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Director of People & Culture
Outpost Natural Foods Cooperative
Milwaukee, WI
Outpost Natural Foods Cooperative is seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of People & Culture to join our leadership team. This role serves as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Directors, driving a people-first culture that supports Outpost’s mission of empowering people, building community, and advancing sustainability.
What You’ll Do
• Lead Outpost’s people strategy and foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and inclusion.
• Partner with leadership to align workforce planning, structure, and engagement with cooperative goals.
• Oversee HR operations, compliance, benefits, and employee relations with fairness and integrity.
• Support leaders and teams through change, growth, and ongoing development.
• Lead and mentor the People & Culture team (Recruitment & Retention Specialist, HR Generalist, Payroll Specialist).
Who You Are
• A mission-driven leader with a passion for people and community.
• Skilled in building culture, coaching leaders, and driving organizational effectiveness.
• Knowledgeable in HR best practices, employment law, and equity-driven systems.
• Strategic, data-informed, and experienced in balancing compliance with compassion.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, or related field required (advanced degree or certification preferred).
• 7–10 years of progressive HR leadership experience, with 3 years in a director or senior management role.
• Experience in cooperative, unionized, or mission-based organizations is a plus.
Join us in shaping the future of a values-driven organization where people and purpose come first.
MRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer