VP, Human Resources

Handsome Brook Farms is a pioneer in pasture-raised organic egg production. Founded in upstate New York with just five hens, we have grown into the nation's leading producer of organic pasture-raised eggs with partner farms in 10 states. Dedicated to acting handsomely in all aspects of operations, Handsome Brook Farms is committed to treating farmers, animals, and the land with the utmost respect. Our mission is to provide consumers with a clean, responsibly-raised source of protein that they can trust—from coop to carton. As a certified B Corp since March 2021, Handsome Brook Farms upholds the highest standards of social and environmental performance. In 2022, we acquired The Farmer’s Hen, expanding our grower network and diversifying production and distribution to include Organic, Conventional Free Range, and Cage-Free eggs. We also expanded into production with our state-of-the-art hardboiled egg facility in Tennessee, allowing us to transform medium eggs into ready-to-eat hardboiled products. Taken together, these strategic expansions are helping us reduce food waste and increase product diversity, and support even more farmers in our network. We also are adding company-owned farms to our operations. This allows us to deepen our connection to the land, transition certain acreage to organic, and ensure that every step of the process reflects our unwavering commitment to sustainability and animal welfare.

We are hiring a Vice President of Human Resources who will be responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization, specifically in the areas of succession planning, talent lifecycle management, change management, organizational and performance management, employee communication and engagement, and training and development. This role provides leadership to HR Managers and reports to the Chief of Staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develops HR plans and strategies to support the achievement of the overall business operations objectives.
• Monitors and ensures the organization's compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management and employees as needed.
• Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; talent lifecycle; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Develop comprehensive strategic recruiting and retention plans to meet the human capital needs of strategic goals.
• Manages the annual benefits renewal and ensure plans are competitive and cost-effective.
• Provide overall leadership and guidance to the HR function by overseeing talent acquisition, career development, succession planning, retention, training, leadership development, compensation and benefits globally.
• Plans, develops, coordinates, and implements policies and processes (in tandem with Chief of Staff), training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization's human resource compliance and strategy needs.
• Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and separation of talent management.
• Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization's PEO.
• Assists with B Corp certification in the former 'worker' and 'community' areas and leads development of areas needing improvement.
  
• Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Small to mid-size business experience and/or growing business experience.
• Experience in change management, cultural transformation, and organizational development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong background exemplifying supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and constant and unwavering attention to and expecation of attention to detail.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations across multiple states and federally
• Ability to adapt and pivot quickly and often as the company grows and the needs of the organization and employees change.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn Dropbox, Slack, Google Drive, Justworks and Paylocity.
• Knowledge of immigration law.
• 401k experience and understanding.
• A background in day labor, manufacturing and/or agriculture will be considered a significant plus.

Education and Experience:

• A BS/BA degree from an accredited college/university; MBA or MA/MS in human resources or related field preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of HR experience.
• SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification preferred.

PLEASE NOTE, ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.

Handsome Brook Farms is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to age, religion, race, creed, color, national origin, military status, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, pre-existing conditions, familial status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.