Director, People Business Partner

Summary

Join Impossible Foods as the Director, People Business Partner (PBP)! In this strategic role, you will advise senior leadership, drive talent development, and shape organizational culture. You will lead initiatives in talent management, organizational effectiveness, and employee experience. The ideal candidate is a seasoned HR professional with extensive experience in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a competitive salary, equity, benefits, and a bonus plan. The role is based in the US and may offer remote work options (excluding certain states).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a strategic business partner or HR leadership role
• Experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry or a similar fast-paced, consumer-oriented environment
• Demonstrated expertise in talent management, organizational design, and change management
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with senior leaders
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Experience working in an organization experiencing rapid growth or transformation
• Familiarity with HR technology and workforce analytics platforms

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning to align with business goals
• Partner with leaders to identify and solve talent-related challenges, fostering a high-performing and engaged workforce
• Lead the integration of people strategies with operational goals to drive business outcomes
• Oversee performance management processes to ensure alignment with company goals, fostering a culture of continuous feedback and development
• Develop and implement retention strategies to attract, engage, and retain top talent
• Drive change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions during organizational shifts, mergers, or restructures
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to assess and enhance team effectiveness and collaboration
• Provide insights through workforce analytics to influence decision-making and identify areas for improvement
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, creating a workplace that reflects the values and priorities of the organization
• Act as a steward of the company culture, ensuring alignment with the company’s mission, vision, and values
• Address employee relations matters, balancing empathy with business acumen to drive fair and compliant resolutions
• Collaborate with the HR team to refine and execute HR policies, processes, and systems that support a growing organization
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations

Benefits

• $187,500 - $240,000 a year
• Equity
• Benefits
• Bonus plan
• If the ability to work remotely is indicated, this role can be performed from any US state except for Alaska, Hawaii, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin