Senior Human Resources Manager - Versova - Center Fresh
Denver, CO
About the Job
Job Description
Position Title: Senior Manager, Human Resources
Reports To: CHRO
Located: Mountain Division
FLSA Status: Exempt
About Us: Our family-owned company is one of the largest egg producers in the United States and brings together several farms in Iowa and Ohio, which are owned by farm families with deep roots in egg production. Joining the Versova family of companies is more than just starting a new job; when you are employed by Versova, you immediately are part of something bigger – The Versova team is built from people who will integrate our shared values in their lives and work with our companies. Together we celebrate our collective efforts, perform to our highest potential, help others, enrich our communities, and maintain strong ethical standards and accountability for our actions.
As a family of companies and a company of families, Versova operates under a set of core values and guiding principles that shape all our decision making.
Guiding Principles | Core Values |
| 1. Recognition 2. Initiative 3. Safety & Security 4. Service 5. Community 6. Respect 7. Integrity 8. Ownership 9. Excellence |
Job Summary:
The Senior Manager of Human Resources will be responsible for developing and implementing HR strategies, policies, and initiatives that align with the company's overall objectives and foster a positive and productive work environment. Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), this position will manage a team of HR professionals and collaborate with various departments to ensure effective HR support across the organization.
Essential Job Functions:
- Be a thought leader with respect to the Company’s Guiding Principles and Core Values.
- Promote a positive work culture by fostering open communication, employee recognition, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Provides guidance and direct leadership to HR Team
- Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that align with the organization's business goals and long-term vision.
- Guide leaders and employees regarding company policies, values, HR programs (benefits, pay and salary) administration and interpretation to ensure policies and procedures are handled consistently and promptly.
- Consults legal counsel as needed to ensure that policies comply with federal, state and local law.
- Contracts with outside suppliers to provide employee services as needed.
- Develops and maintains a HRIS that meets management information needs.
- Coordinates management and leadership training for personal and organizational development
- Advise and assist managers in providing constructive feedback, coaching, and performance improvement plans when necessary.
- Mediate and resolve employee relations issues, grievances, and conflicts while ensuring compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
- Track and analyze HR metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of HR initiatives and identify areas for improvement.
- Powerful and confident communication skills with the ability to effectively present to all levels of the organization
- Oversees the recruitment process to ensure timely interviewing, employment testing, and selection of employees to fill vacant positions.
- Oversees the analysis, maintenance, and communication of records required by law or local governing bodies or other departments in the organization to ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance (e.g., FMLA, ADA, EEO and FLSA)
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree, Masters a plus, in Human Resources, Business, or related field. 7+ years of experience as an HR practitioner. Prefer 3+ years at the Manager or higher level, preferably in agricultural or related industry. HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) preferred.
- Specific competencies required: strong interpersonal skills, strategic planning; business acumen; consultation; critical evaluation and problem solving; ethical practice; D&I thought leader; relationship management. Experience with ADP & Jazz preferred.
- High level of current knowledge of human resources practices, laws, and processes. Understanding of personnel practices applied within an agricultural industry environment; codes, regulations & laws; understanding of finance/accounting practices.
- English and Spanish proficiency (speak/read/write) strongly preferred.
Travel Required: 20%
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds).
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.