VP Human Resources & Safety

The Vice President of Human Resources and Safety is a strategic partner on the executive team. This position is responsible for leading the people strategy at Agri-Service in alignment with the company vision, purpose, and goals. The VP of HR & Safety is highly focused on contributing to the development and continual improvement of an engaging culture that provides for career development and a fulfilling work environment. A critical responsibility in leading the people strategy is a strong relationship and partnership with the executive team as well as building trusted relationships at all levels throughout the business. Key strategies for this position include organizational effectiveness, talent acquisition and development, engagement and retention, career development, and legal compliance. The VP of HR & Safety serves as a role model for the Agri-Service values and is an active supporter of the vision, purpose and goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Human Resources:

• Strategy: Leads the development and execution of the human resources strategy that aligns with and supports the company vision, purpose and goals.
• Organizational Development: Leads organizational evaluation and planning that analyzes structure, job design, and staffing levels that consider growth and business initiatives.
  • Leads annual executive succession planning and preparation for the BOD and guide succession planning throughout all levels of the business.
• Employee Relations: Develops a company culture and a team that supports employees and leaders, providing guidance on employment issues, questions, and concerns.
  • Provides support and coaching on conflict resolution.
  • Guides leaders through the disciplinary process to provide clear expectations and coaching to employees.
• Talent Acquisition: Establishes innovative recruiting strategies to attract and retain top talent.
• Compensation: Creates compensation strategy that supports competitive recruitment and retention initiatives and goals.
  • Conducts annual compensation analysis, evaluates current paygrades, and makes recommendations for changes to align with compensation strategy.
  • Ensures legal compliance with FLSA status and wage laws in the states where we operate.
  • Participates in Incentive Committee to ensure incentive plans aligned with company goals are in place for the key positions at appropriate incentive levels.
  • Establishes wage and salary structure, pay policies, and performance appraisal programs,
• Benefits Programs: Partners with parent company to administer benefits to employees at Agri-Service as well as identifying and providing benefits specific to Agri-Service that support engagement and retention goals.
  • Ensure annual open enrollment is conducted and communicated effectively.
  • Supports annual audits such as 401k and Workers Compensation.
• Career Development: Establishes in-house management training programs that address company needs across departments to include technician training, sales training, safety training, and leadership training.
• Legal compliance: Keeps abreast of federal, state, and local legal requirements pertaining to all areas of employment law. Provides continuous education on legal requirements, changes and revisions.
• HR Policies and Procedures: Develops all Human Resources programs, policies, and procedures and keeps them updated and in compliance with legal requirements to include the Employee Handbook and associated policies.
  • Regularly communicates new, updated, or policy changes to the appropriate employee levels and provides training and resources as appropriate.

• HRIS Development and Management: Ensures the HRIS is configured for accurate and efficient workflows that support the HR team, leaders, and employees.
  • Ensure accurate codes are created and maintained for benefits and employee administration.
  • Set up proper workflows for hiring, transfers, promotions, job changes, and terminations.
  • Stay updated with all compliance-related requirements and ensure HRIS is able to accurately deliver on legal requirements and where gaps are identified, create stopgaps that ensure compliance.
  • Maintains a secure system to protect confidential data and protect employee privacy.

Safety:

• In partnership with the operational leaders, leads the development and implementation of the safety strategy and sets the benchmark for a positive and engaging safety culture.
• Recruits and coaches head of the safety department and the safety team responsible for managing and maintaining EHS programs, procedures, support, and training.
• Promotes effective communication programs to enhance and encourage employee awareness of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Establishes budgets and targets for health, safety and environmental activities and programs that promote a strong and inspirational safety culture.
• Ensures compliance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and standards as set by local, state and federal agencies through development and implementation of on-site inspection and monitoring programs/processes.
• Oversees the development and maintenance of effective relations with government agencies and our communities.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Skilled in developing, recommending, and implementing human resources strategies and policies in support of organizational strategy.
• Exceptional ability to lead cross-functional teams in order to develop strategic objectives, identify resources and collaborate for successful execution.
• Ability to relate to all levels of employees to promote engagement and company culture.
• Ability to be a team player that motivates and educates other team members.
• Proven skills in written and verbal communications, planning, organizing, leadership and interpersonal relationship building.
• Ability to set and manage priorities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources with experience in organizational planning, compensation, and employment law required.
• SPHR and SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Preferred ten plus years affiliation with successful companies who practice effective human resources management. A minimum of seven years’ recent Human Resources experience at the executive level of a company with 100 + employees.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write in English).

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time along with walking, sitting, repetitive climbing stairs, reaching (including but not limited to above-shoulder reaching), repetitive bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, leaning and twisting.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. in accordance with Agri-Service’ Lifting Policy to include amount and approach.
• Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It is not intended be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this classification.