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.

HR Director

Department: Human Resources
Location: Carol Stream, il
Type: Full Time

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:

Strategic HR Leadership
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives and HR organizational priorities.
• Partner with site leadership to support operational excellence and workforce effectiveness.
• Build strong partnership and trust with site leadership to accomplish company goals.
• Lead change management initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Talent Management
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies across sites and partner with Talent COE's to execute those strategies.
• Manage temporary labor strategies and develop agency relationships.
• Drive succession planning and leadership development in alignment with organizational leadership competencies.
• Ensure consistent performance management practices and build capability in Management team to hold people accountable.

Employee Relations & Compliance
• Serve as a key resource for investigating and resolving complex employee relations issues.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations.
• Maintain a union free environment with effective employee relation strategies and training for management.

HR Operations
• Standardize HR processes and systems across locations.
• Monitor HR metrics and KPIs to inform decision-making.
• Manage local HR budget and resource allocation.
• Partner closely with Corporate COE's to ensure HR efficiency and effectiveness.

Culture & Engagement
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and feedback programs.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Will supervise 1-2 direct reports

Perform other Duties as Assigned.

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.

Travel:

Travel to site locations within the region as needed

Work Conditions

Hybrid remote work with 2 days working from home after onboarding is completed.

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.

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.

What's in it for you?

Competitive Pay - $155,000- $,165,000 annually

Experience, education, geographic location and shift all taken into consideration.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer paid STD and LTD
• HSA and FSA
• PTO
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) & Roth with employer match
• Eight Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays
• Voluntary - Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
• Personal growth including training and development opportunities