Collaborative Strategies is partnering with Grey Eagle Distributors in the search for a Director of Human Resources. Grey Eagle is the largest Anheuser-Busch distributor in Missouri and one of the largest in the Midwest. Privately owned and well established, Grey Eagle has built its reputation on best-in-class service and a strong commitment to its customers and employees. The company's core values of teamwork, commitment, integrity, and passion shape a culture that values people and takes pride in doing things well.
The Director of Human Resources is responsible for leading and elevating the full scope of the HR function, including talent acquisition and retention, employee development, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, compliance, and HR operations. Reporting to the Vice President & General Manager, the Director leads the HR team and works closely with managers and employees across the organization to ensure HR programs, policies, and practices are effectively implemented and consistently administered.
This is a hands-on, highly visible HR leadership role for someone who enjoys solving problems, supporting managers, and getting things done. The Director will be the company's HR subject-matter expert, providing guidance on employment policies and law, managing employee relations matters, overseeing benefits and compensation programs, and ensuring the organization has effective processes for hiring, developing, and retaining employees. Success in this role requires both strong HR expertise and the judgment to balance employee needs with the practical needs of the business.
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
- HR Leadership & Operations - Lead the HR function, establish priorities, and ensure HR processes, systems, records, and services are effective, accurate, and responsive.
- Talent, Development & Performance - Oversee recruiting, onboarding, employee development, performance management, training, and leadership development. Coach managers on recruiting, interviewing, performance, employee relations, and leadership.
- Employee Relations - Provide guidance on employee concerns, investigations, performance issues, discipline, promotions, and terminations. Ensure matters are handled consistently, fairly, and in accordance with company policy and employment law.
- Compensation & Benefits - Oversee employee benefits for union and salaried employees, including open enrollment, vendor relationships, communications, and administration. Support compensation reviews, merit increases, and incentive programs.
- Compliance & Risk Management - Serve as the subject-matter expert on employment law and HR policies. Oversee compliance, required reporting, employment documentation, pre-employment processes, and the Employee Handbook. Partner with Safety on workers' compensation and return-to-work matters.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
- 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience with broad responsibility across multiple HR disciplines.
- Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, HR compliance, and risk management.
- Experience across recruiting, employee development, performance management, compensation and benefits, and HR operations.
- Experience in an industrial, distribution, manufacturing, transportation, or other frontline environment strongly preferred.
- Strong manager coaching, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain strong attention to detail in a hands-on operating environment.
- High degree of integrity, professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience with broad responsibility across multiple HR disciplines
- Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, HR compliance, and risk management
- Experience with recruiting, employee development, performance management, compensation and benefits, and HR operations
- Experience in an industrial, distribution, manufacturing, transportation, or other frontline environment
- Strong manager coaching, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain strong attention to detail in a hands-on operating environment
- High degree of integrity, professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
What We Do
Collaborative Strategies is our region’s leading strategic business planning firm – providing strategic planning, executive search, organizational development, succession management, and advisory board facilitation to the best organizations in the St. Louis area and beyond. Collaborative Strategies is an entrepreneurial firm serving entrepreneurial leaders. Our team of consultants primarily assist closely-held businesses with annual sales ranging from $5 million to $1 billion as well as the not-for-profit organizations on whose boards business owners and civic leaders serve. Collaborative Strategies helps its clients tackle challenging issues and opportunities to achieve breakthrough performance. Collaborative Strategies’ consulting team members fully embody the collaborative spirit. Prepared by education and enriched by experience, our principals and consultants combine deep knowledge with practical expertise gained across a wide spectrum of organizations. For more information, please visit us at www.getcollaborative.com.
