Description:

Plunkett’s is a solid, family-owned business established in 1915 – celebrating over 100 years of continued growth! Our service area covers 24 states, with headquarters in Fridley, Minnesota. Our 800+ employees receive competitive wages and rewards, fantastic benefits, a company-sponsored retirement program, continuous training, and career development. If you are a high-performing, creative content-generating machine and love diving into the story that the data can tell us, this position could be for you!

Our Core Four Values:

We live by our Core Four, and you will too:

1. Leave No Doubt You Care – Put people first and solve problems with empathy.

2. Own It – Be accountable, follow through, and take pride in your work.

3. Grow to Control Our Destiny – Seek opportunities to grow your route and resell our value every time.

4. Shape Our Legacy – Improve what you touch and help carry forward our 100+ years of service excellence.

Reporting to the President, the Director of Human Resources leads the HR function ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic objectives while maintaining the foundational culture. Fosters strong relationships with leaders across the business offering forward-thinking strategic guidance balanced with tactical execution. Ensures leadership development is current, active and impactful. Savy communicator who delivers a variety of messages to differing audiences effectively and timely. Collaborative leader who practices reaching common ground with an open mind and offers pragmatic solutions. Models an open-door policy to ensure all employees see the HR department as their go-to resource throughout the entire employment life cycle.

Essential Duties:

Strategic HR Leadership

· Serve as a key advisor and partner on organizational design, talent strategy, performance management, workforce planning, total rewards programs, cultural initiatives and change management.

· Develop and implement HR strategies that support long-term business goals and growth initiatives.

· Analyze workforce data and trends to inform strategic decisions and initiatives.

· Identify and lead opportunities for cultural transformation, employee engagement, and leadership development.

· Work with Finance to ensure benefits are competitive and attractive

Operational HR Oversight

· Lead HR operations, including attraction, talent acquisition, onboarding, development, retention and offboarding.

· Provide guidance and leadership on compensation structure, performance management, corrective action, medical and other leaves of absence, and benefit administration

· Ensure HR policies, programs, and processes are effective, legally compliant, and aligned with best practices.

· Oversee HR technology and reporting systems to enhance efficiency and data-driven decision-making.

· Support managers and employees in resolving complex HR issues with tact, fairness, and consistency.

Expectations

· Lead, mentor, and develop the HR team to achieve strategic impact.

· Promote collaboration across departments to ensure HR initiatives are integrated and impactful.

· Strong and supportive partner to Payroll department to ensure alignment in service to the employee

· Serve as a role model for the company’s values and behaviors

· Apply demonstrated past expertise in talent management, employee engagement, performance management and total rewards programs to elevate the company’s practices

· Embrace effectively manage ambiguity

· Build and nurture effective relationships with outside partners such as benefit brokers, consultants, HRIS support services, legal counsel.

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The requirements are presentative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Proven ability to develop and implement HR strategies that align with business goals.
Experience in talent Acquisition & Management, Performance Management, and Organizational Development.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR)
Work onsite in our Fridley office 4-5 days per week

Preferred Requirements:

Multi-site company experience with employee base of 750+ ideally in a service sector.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:· The ability to lift and carry up to 10 lbs· Sitting for long periods of time; occasionally bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching· Read printed materials and a computer screen· Stamina needed to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions· You must possess the mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, keyboard, and telephone· Communicate through telephone conversations, virtual meetings, face-to-face interactions, texts, and email.

What We Offer:

· Competitive compensation and benefits

· The opportunity to play an integral role in shaping financial operations and driving efficiency in a growing, complex organization.

Compensation:

Range is $125-140K

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