Sr. Director, HR

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food

Hopkins, MN is home to our Michael Foods, Inc. corporate headquarters. Hopkins is located 7 miles west of Minneapolis, boasting natural surroundings in a suburban environment that also provides quick access to major travel ways and local restaurants that give our community a distinct character. Located in the Excelsior Crossing building where employees are provided with beautifully landscaped walking paths and water features creating an optimal environment for outdoor and walking meetings, along with the opportunity to take a relaxing walk or outdoor lunch before, within, or after your work day.

Build Winning Teams. Shape the Future of Work.

At Michael Foods, we are First in Food because we Build Winning Teams
. As a leader in the food manufacturing industry, we believe our success begins with our people. We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and influential Senior Director, Human Resources to help shape the future of our workforce and drive business success across our organization.

This is a unique opportunity for a senior HR leader who thrives in complex environments, enjoys solving challenging people and organizational issues, and has a passion for building high-performing teams. You will partner closely with executive leadership to develop and execute people strategies that support growth, enhance employee engagement and retention, and strengthen organizational capability.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in employee relations, workplace investigations, leadership development, talent strategy, organizational effectiveness, and change leadership while balancing business needs with a strong commitment to employee experience.

The Senior Director, Human Resources serves as a key member of the HR leadership team and strategic partner to senior executives across Michael Foods. This role is responsible for leading enterprise-wide initiatives that strengthen employee relations, talent development, leadership capability, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and HR governance.

As a trusted advisor, you will influence business decisions, coach leaders through complex organizational challenges, and develop innovative people solutions that drive performance, engagement, retention, and long-term business growth.

• Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert for employee relations, workplace investigations, employment practices, and HR compliance.
• Provide strategic consultation and guidance to leaders on employee relations matters, performance management, conflict resolution, and corrective action.
• Partner closely with Legal and other stakeholders to manage sensitive employment matters and mitigate organizational risk.
• Identify trends and root causes behind employee relations issues and implement proactive strategies that strengthen culture and reduce recurring concerns.
• Establish and maintain consistent HR practices, policies, and governance standards across the organization.

• Lead enterprise HR initiatives that enhance employee engagement, retention, organizational capability, and workforce readiness.
• Champion continuous improvement efforts that strengthen HR service delivery, governance, and operational excellence.
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