Senior Vice President of Human Resources & CHRO

**Work is Sweet!**

'Quality without Compromise' is not just a motto at See's Candies. It is the most important ingredient in our recipe for success. See's Candies has been in business since 1921 and maintains a reputation for producing the highest quality candy and providing superior customer service.

See's is a leader in the confectionary industry with over 250 retail shops across the USA. We are seeking friendly, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about providing great customer service.

Job Description Summary

The Vice President of Human Resources will oversee and direct the company's Human Resources plans in ways that support the company's core values and overall business strategy. The role is responsible for setting, enforcing, and evaluating legally compliant human resources policies, procedures, and best practices and identifying and implementing long-range strategic talent management goals. The role will develop, implement, and drive innovation, technology and digital transformation within the Human Resources organization. This position has high accountability and reports directly to the CEO.

Job Description

**POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:**

• Proactively lead the development and implementation of corporate human resources policies, procedures, programs, and practices that are aligned with business objectives and support the continued transformation of the business while being in compliance with local labor laws and employment practices.
• Work closely with the CEO, internal counsel and senior leadership to develop & execute human capital strategies and consistent HR processes that effectively meet, support and enhance business objectives. Advise, partner and influence senior leaders to help drive their people strategy and increase business results.
• Identify key performance indicators for the company's human resource and talent management functions and assess the company's success and market competitiveness based on these metrics.
• Strong understanding of the technical and functional components of HR including compensation, strategic planning, organizational and leadership development, talent management, recruiting, benefits, HRIS, labor and employee relations, worker's compensation, occupational safety, and training and development. Current knowledge of emerging HR trends and practices.
• Define the technology roadmap to support scale and act as a change agent to drive HR digitization and process improvements. Build data insights and analytics function to support employee and manager needs and leverage technology to automate and improve overall program delivery.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive, competitive total reward strategy that enables the company to deliver on the business objectives and attract, hire, develop, reward, and retain top talent. Implement a market competitive approach to managing the overall compensation and benefits strategy for base as well as short and long term incentives.
• Lead and establish improvements upon the company's diversity and inclusion activities, and support an overall positive work culture that recognizes the strength and value of building a team with varied and divergent backgrounds and attributes.
• Strong understanding of Company's varied work environments including manufacturing, supply chain, retail, e-commerce, corporate office and administrative support; foster skilled partnerships to support their distinctive human capital needs in a highly seasonal industry.
• Develop and administer employee-centric communication programs, wellness initiatives, positive engagement strategies and community partnerships.
• Implement and maintain an effective succession plan, including development of critical skill sets, leadership development and employee career path programs appropriate for supporting and sustaining the company's transformation and growth.
• Advise management on the appropriate resolution of employee relations issues, investigations and procedures for interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance reviews and discrimination or harassment issues.
• Establish and implement the long and short-term labor relations strategy that aligns with the company's strategy and goals. Oversee the negotiations of the collective bargaining agreements and provide counseling and support for labor relations issues to both field and operational support teams. Analyze labor relations issues and grievance trends; develop approaches and solutions to pro-actively address negative issues and trends.
• Oversees workers' compensation insurance program, including carrier selection, cost control and effective supervision of claims management; also provides oversight to the corporate Health and Safety Program, including safety program initiatives.
• Maintain knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations, and best practices in regulatory compliance and administration.
• Complete special projects as assigned by the President and CEO.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 12 years of executive level experience in Human Resource Management in multi-unit, multi-state retail, service and/or manufacturing industry in a mid-size to large company. (5,000+ employees).
• Strong analytical and project leadership skills, demonstrable track record of crafting clear, scalable processes across the company, and very detail-oriented.
• Creative, collaborative, results-oriented leader who is particularly adept at balancing multiple priorities and issues and being decisive – a strong strategist who is able to lead a team through excellent execution as well.
• Experience leading significant organizational transformation efforts and demonstrated success in driving change and shaping an organization's culture.
• Proven leadership experience and track record of success in leading an HR function in a dynamic, high growth environment where management of complex requirements is a critical driver of success.
• Strong experience of leveraging and implementing progressive technologies for scale. A bias for action and ability to balance data driven decisions and long-term vision with strong and efficient delivery.
• Excellent project management and communication skills, and experience in providing leadership to an HR management staff of at least 5 HR professionals.
• Proven knowledge of employment and labor laws including FLSA, FMLA, CFRA, ADA, OSHA, and NLRA. (US, State & Local).
• Minimum BA/BS degree in related discipline. MBA preferred.
  
  

The pay range for this position is expected to be $223K to $279K annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, in addition to a full range of generous medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

_See's is an EOE

See's will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance \#131192 and Los Angeles Municipal Code 189.00)._