WHO WE ARE:

Kinder's is a fast-growing company working hard to bring amazing flavor solutions that are as exciting and delicious as they are simple to use to our consumers whether they are experienced cooks or first-timers in the kitchen. We are obsessed with quality and are 100% committed to being the most innovative company in any market we serve. Our mission is to bring awesome flavor to consumers whenever and wherever they are looking for it and whatever for they are looking for it in (seasonings, sauces, gravy, marinades, or anything else we can come up with). We have experienced tremendous growth over the last 5 years, but we think we are just getting started. We love our consumers and are fired up to be part of their flavor journey. And we need more great folks to help us continue to raise the bar for what they think is even possible in their own kitchens.

Today, we have over 100 products sold nationwide at retailers including Costco, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Whole Foods, Sprouts, Kroger, Safeway and many more. While we have been around for over 75 years, we have experienced explosive growth in the last 5 years and are now a top 5 brand in the U.S. in multiple flavor categories including seasoning blends, BBQ sauce, and wing sauce. To keep our momentum rolling, we need more passionate flavor advocates and builders to come and join our team and help us reach every kitchen across the U.S. and maybe even the world.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are looking to hire a Director of Human Resources to be responsible for designing and implementing HR strategies and processes to foster and cultivate our culture to not only maintain its essence but also to help it thrive and evolve in alignment with our future growth and strategic goals. This is a hands-on individual contributor role that is both tactical and strategic.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

Performance Management Process Development: Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive performance management process that includes goal setting, regular performance reviews, feedback mechanisms, and performance improvement plans. Ensure alignment with company objectives and values.
Onboarding and Offboarding: Create and oversee an efficient and engaging onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization. Additionally, manage offboarding procedures to maintain positive employee experiences even during departures.
Compensation and Benefits: Oversee the development and administration of competitive compensation and benefits programs to attract and retain top talent while managing costs effectively.
Training and Development: Identify training needs, design relevant programs, and oversee employee development initiatives that align with company objectives. Partners with Kinder’s management staff to develop strategies that support key business needs or initiatives.
Career Path Design: Collaborate with department heads to design clear career paths and growth opportunities for employees and build collaboration between divisions and teams. Develop strategies to foster career development, mentorship, and skill enhancement.
Employee Relations: Foster a positive workplace culture by addressing employee concerns, conflicts, and grievances. Develop initiatives to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction.
Building Efficiencies and Scalability: Develop a high level of understanding of the organizational needs to provide Kinder's ELT with support and guidance, metrics reporting and analysis, and building efficiencies and scalability into HR processes as the organization grows.
Talent Acquisition: Work closely with department heads to identify staffing needs, develop job descriptions, and lead recruitment efforts. Coordinate the administration of recruiting efforts with Kinder’s Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO) service provider.
Compliance and Safety: Ensures compliance with various federal, state, and local ordinances including minimum wage, required benefits, workplace postings & notices; prepares and/or reviews required monthly, quarterly & annual reporting, including ACA, EEO, CRD, etc.; responsible for all related safety programs (e.g. Workers’ Compensation, IIPP, etc.).
Strategic Planning for HR Related Software: Ensure that HR related software works together efficiently as Kinder’s add components such as an ATS, Performance Management, Evaluations, Culture, Travel, FSA, etc.
Manage External HR Resources: Consult with and manage our Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO) service provider to effectively administer and enhance several key HR functions. This includes overseeing the development and maintenance of HR policies and procedures, conducting comprehensive evaluations and administration of our benefits programs, ensuring accurate payroll processing and compliance, handling leave administration, managing wage and labor compliance, and facilitating HR metrics and reporting. Leverage the expertise of the HRO service provider to provide these processes effectively, efficiently, and provide positive and supportive interactions with our employees.

WHO YOU ARE:

Experience and Education:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred) with a professional certification in Human Resources (e.g. SPHR).
A minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in progressively responsible HR roles, with 5-7 years of strategic HR management experience.
Experience in a consumer-packaged goods organization, CPG-adjacent, e-comm, or retail industry is required.
Proven track record of leadership and accomplishment in HR management and strategy ideally in a rapidly growing company.
Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local laws as they pertain to Human Resources practices.
Proficiency managing benefits, compensation, documentation, and time and attendance within an HRIS (i.e., Paycom).
Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations.

Personal Characteristics:

High level of communication and interpersonal skills from executive to front-line levels. Ability to express and present information clearly, both orally and in writing. Proficiency in data analysis tools.
Strategic mindset with the ability to align HR initiatives with business goals.
Exceptional problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. Advanced proficiency in PC skills including MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and search engines; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel required.
Solid relationship management skills; strong collaborative, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Ability to build trust and strong partnerships with all levels of management and employees.
Thrive in a dynamic, lean, and agile environment with proven record of completing projects on time in full through excellent cross functional team management, leadership, communication and influence.
Excited to be part of a fast-moving team with the ability to be a leader and a follower.

HOW WE WORK:

No two days here are the same.
We try to be good team members and good communicators, but we don’t live by hierarchy and structure –everyone is a difference maker here.
We make a lot of decisions in the face of incomplete information – our team embraces ambiguity and tries to make good decisions fast rather than great decisions slow.
We believe our job is to take smart risk, not to eliminate risk.
We believe in growing our skills and becoming a better company with more managerial expertise, but we are an entrepreneurial company at heart.
We aren’t trying to be average –we want to do exceptional things and we are willing to work hard to achieve them.

WHERE WE WORK:

The position will be based in Walnut Creek, CA. We strongly believe in the power of culture and community and have a hybrid work structure with 4 days in the office on a weekly basis to encourage collaboration and personal connections that will allow us to better serve our customers and consumer and to have more fun. Fridays are flex days with employees having the opportunity to choose to be either in the office or to work from home based on what makes most sense for them.

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