Director of Human Resources (48005)

Director of Human Resources 
Job Family: Admin/HR  
FLSA Status: Exempt  
Reviewed: 8/25/2026  

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 in 
this 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  

Core Responsibilities  

Primary Accountability: The Director establishes standards, executes the work, advises the CEO, and is 
accountable for results in the following areas. 

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, implement, and maintain employee engagement and retention programs tailored to 
our distribution workforce 
• 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 
• Maintain and enhance onboarding programs that effectively integrate new hires into the 
company culture and operations 
• Collaborate with other leaders to develop and maintain career paths and talent development 
• Lead exit processes, analyze feedback, and identify opportunities for organizational 
improvement 

HR 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 
• Oversee, maintain and train on HRIS system capabilities with a continuous improvement 
mindset 
• Supervise and mentor the Part-Time HR Generalist, ensuring operational excellence 
 

Shared Accountability: Director contributes people expertise, coordinates execution, identifies 
workforce risk, and supports the functional leader who retains final accountability in the following 
areas. 

Finance, Payroll, Compensation, and Benefits 
• Partner with the VP of Finance on payroll administration, compensation planning, benefits, 
workforce budgeting, and related controls 
• Own the accuracy and timeliness of employee data, approvals, and documentation required for 
payroll and benefit administration 
• Provide workforce analysis and recommendations while Finance retains accountability for 
financial controls, payroll processing, and budget governance 
 

Safety 
• Work directly with operational leaders and the Safety Committee to strengthen safety culture, 
communication, training, and employee engagement 
• Provide people and policy guidance related to safety expectations, investigations, corrective 
action, and return to work matters 
• Manage workers’ compensation administration and OSHA recordkeeping with appropriate 
levels of operational leadership 

Communication & Availability 
• Act as a readily available HR resource for employees at all levels 
• Communicate HR initiatives, policy updates, and changes clearly and transparently 
• Support leadership and frontline managers with coaching, training, and HR guidance 
• Strong business acumen with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally 
• Comfortable working in a lean HR environment and rolling up sleeves as needed 
• Standard schedule includes Monday-Friday 8a.m. – 5p.m.  Flexibility for additional or 
alternative days/times may be required to meet business needs. 
 

Key Attributes for this position: 
• 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 
 

Qualifications 
• HR Certification Preferred – SPHR or SHRM-SCP 
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Organizational Leadership, Business Administration, or 
  related field (master's degree preferred). 
• 5-7 years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibility 
• Experience in distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or similarly fast-paced environments 
  preferred 
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and HR best practices 
• Proven ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels 
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills 

Note: No posting can contain a fully comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that 
are required in this role.  Durango Coca-Cola Bottling Company offers a dynamic, ever-changing 
environment requiring flexibility and a willing, team-based attitude.  Some duties, responsibilities, and 
activities may change at any time, with or without notice.  

To ensure the safety of our employees, our customers, and our products, Durango Coca-Cola Bottling 
Company offers a drug-free workplace.  Employees are subject to pre-employment/post-offer, post
accident, and random drug testing.  
AA/EOE