Director of Human Resources

Director of Human Resources

Our client is more than a grocery retailer — they are a vibrant cultural destination with a legacy rooted in family, community, and food. With nearly a century of history, this organization has grown into one of the Pacific Northwest's premier specialty grocery brands, serving generations of customers with a deep appreciation for tradition, innovation, and cultural connection.

Their success is built on collaboration, curiosity, and care. Whether you've worked in retail, HR, or are looking to bring your leadership skills to a values-driven environment, this is a place where your work will make a real impact.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking a strategic, data-driven HR leader who can shape the future of the business by investing in what matters most: its people. This leader will combine HR expertise with operational acumen, the ability to analyze workforce trends, and the discipline to execute strategies that support a large hourly workforce while advancing organizational goals.

You will:

• Partner with leaders to plan, execute, and continuously improve talent strategies.
• Use data, analytics, and workforce insights to inform decisions and drive measurable outcomes.
• Lead organizational change and continuous improvement efforts that enhance employee experience and operational efficiency.
• Build strong relationships across departments, balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and execute short- and long-term people strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Consult across departments on organizational effectiveness, culture, talent management, and workforce planning.
• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of HR programming.
• Lead and oversee Benefits, Compensation, Employee Relations, Learning & Development, Talent Management, and HRIS.
• Ensure HR practices are compliant and reflect best practices for a retail and food operations environment.
• Use analytics to identify trends, forecast workforce needs, and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Partner with operations leaders to support a high-volume, hourly workforce with scalable solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement across HR processes and practices.
• Serve as a senior point of contact for complex employee relations issues and labor relations with union partners.
• Mentor, coach, and develop managers and direct reports to build stronger teams and improve retention.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, or related field; master's or advanced HR certification (SPHR/SHRM-SCP) preferred.
• 10+ years of HR leadership experience, including 3–5 years leading people, projects, or processes.
• Proven expertise supporting hourly employee populations.
• Strong capability in data analytics, workforce planning, and insight-driven decision making.
• Demonstrated experience leading organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deep experience in Talent Management, Employee Relations, Compensation, and Organizational Development.
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.

What's Offered

• A flexible, inclusive, and friendly work culture
• Competitive starting wages
• Paid holidays from day one
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
• A generous retirement plan
• Paid time off, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Employee discounts on food and gift items
• Supplemental insurance options
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Salary: $150,000 – $185,000 + 15% bonus target