Director of People & Culture

Reports To:

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Direct Reports:
Part-Time HR Generalist Key Partnerships: VP of Finance, Executive Leadership Team, Safety Committee Overview:

This is a high-impact role for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a visible, accessible leadership position and is passionate about employee engagement, retention, and organizational development. The Director of People & Culture will balance strategic planning with day-to-day workforce support, ensuring HR practices are compliant, effective, and people centered.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this role partners closely with executive leadership. To be successful inthis role, you will cultivate employee communication, foster positive change, and be a leading ambassador of the Durango Coca-Cola culture.

Teamwork:

Our company is a dynamic, ever-changing environment that requires flexibility and a team-based attitude.

Good communication and people skills are essential, as is the ability to lead by example and maintain a proactive, solution-focused mindset

Actively listen to all employees’ needs and concerns responding with thoughtful, respectful solutions that balance employee and business needs

Work to resolve conflicts and/or misunderstandings with diplomacy and emotional regulation

Represent the company’s values and culture through every interaction using clear, consistent communication and documentation HR Director of People & Culture Key Attributes Identifies potential risks and provides thoughtful assessment to ensure responsible and informed decision-making

Communicates difficult messages with clarity and empathy while adapting messaging for different audiences (board/ownership, managers, workforce)
Demonstrates Self-awareness and emotional regulation and is approachable and trustworthy

Responds calmly during high stress situations and while building trust across the organization

Demonstrates neutral facilitation during conflict resolutions utilizing de-escalation techniques effectively

Balances empathy with policy enforcement

Core Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Culture Partner with the CEO and leadership team to develop and execute HR strategies that support business goals and long-term growth

Champion a culture of transparency, trust, accountability, and respect across all levels of the organization

Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on employee relations, organizational design, and workforce planning

Employee Experience & Retention Design and implement employee engagement and retention programs tailored to a distribution workforce

Participate, recommend and review employee benefit programs including but not limited to Health Insurance, Dental, Wellness, and Time off programs

Oversee employee relations matters, providing fair, consistent, and timely resolution

Monitor workforce trends, turnover data, compensation structures and engagement feedback to recommend improvements

Talent Management, Onboarding & Offboarding Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding processes to ensure consistent and positive employee experience

Develop onboarding programs that effectively integrate new hires into the company culture and operations

Develop and maintain career paths and talent development

Lead exit processes, analyze feedback, and identify opportunities for organizationalimprovementHR Operations & Compliance Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations

Oversee HR policies, procedures, and documentation, keeping them current and aligned with company values

Partner closely with the VP of Finance on compensation, benefits, payroll coordination, and budgeting

Supervise and mentor the Part-Time HR Generalist, ensuring operational excellence and development

Oversee, maintain and train on HRIS system capabilities and have a continuous improvement mindset

Safety

Foster the safety aspect of our company culture

Ensure compliance with all company safety policies and procedures

Support the Safety Committee and promote the safety culture with employees and leadership

Monitor safety metrics to build strong safety communication across all employees

Participate in Workers Comp program and maintain OSHA records

Communication &…