Vice President of Human Resources

Job Summary

The Vice President of Human Resources at Ag Valley Cooperative is a strategic leader responsible for developing and executing people-focused initiatives that support the cooperative's mission, member value, and operational excellence. This role partners with senior leadership to attract, develop, and retain a skilled workforce across agronomy, grain, energy, feed, and administrative functions while fostering a strong safety culture and employee engagement across all locations.

• Develop and implement HR strategies that align with Ag Valley's long-term business goals and cooperative values
• Partner with executive leadership to support growth, operational efficiency, and member service
• Lead workforce planning across multiple locations, including rural and seasonal operations

• Oversee recruitment strategies for a diverse workforce including CDL drivers, agronomy staff, grain operations, and corporate roles
• Build pipelines for hard-to-fill rural and skilled labor positions
• Lead training and development programs, including leadership development and succession planning
• Support onboarding programs that reinforce safety, service, and cooperative culture

• Foster a positive, team-oriented culture rooted in cooperative principles and community involvement
• Provide guidance on employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance issues
• Lead employee engagement initiatives across all branches and departments

• Design and manage competitive compensation and benefits programs aligned with industry standards and Ag Valley Cooperative initiatives
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including DOT and safety regulations
• Oversee payroll, benefits administration, and HRIS systems

• Partner with operations leadership to promote a strong safety culture across agronomy, grain, energy, and feed divisions
• Support safety training, compliance, and incident management programs
• Help reduce risk through proactive HR and safety initiatives

• Lead performance management processes aligned with operational goals
• Drive continuous improvement in employee productivity and engagement
• Support organizational structure and change management initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 10–15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in agriculture, cooperative, or multi-location operations
• Strong understanding of rural workforce challenges and agricultural industry dynamics
• Proven ability to lead across geographically dispersed teams
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills

In an effort to provide a safer, drug-free workplace for employees, all applicants to whom offers of employment are made must submit to a drug test and background check, subject to applicable local, state, or federal laws or regulations. Employment at Ag Valley Coop is contingent upon passing these pre-employment screenings.