People Operations Lead - Irresistible Foods Group

Joining King's Hawaiian makes you part of our `ohana (family). We are a family-owned business for over seventy years, respecting our roots while thinking about our future as we continue to grow and care for our customers and the communities we serve. Our `ohana members build an environment of inclusivity as they freely collaborate, pursue learning through curiosity, and explore innovation as critical thinkers. Beyond that, we are also passionate about supporting the long-term health and well-being of our employees and their families. If you're excited to rise with our team, come and join our `ohana!
Who Are We?
Irresistible Foods Group (IFG) was established in September 2021 as the parent company to King's Hawaiian, Grillo's Pickles, Shaka Tea, and Innovation Bakers. IFG is 100% family-owned-and-operated and is committed to authentically stewarding Irresistible brands into the future as the Taira family has with King's Hawaiian for more than 70 years.
Our mission and purpose is "We create Irresistibility. Then we share it". We believe in irresistibility not just in our products, but in our values, 'ohana (family), and roots. We believe the core of our irresistibility is our values:
▪Treat others with dignity - respect is unconditional. We have high-performance heads + high-performance hearts and never lose sight that we are all part of the same 'Ohana.
▪Be curious and never stop learning. We approach conversations, situations, and problems with open minds and passionately seek to be better tomorrow than we are today.
▪Dream big and get stuff done. Irresistibility is not an accident - we don't wait for the future to come to us; we actively create it.
▪Bring your own flavor. We care about where you come from and how you see the world; our shared values are our bond, but our uniqueness is what makes us Irresistible.
These values are not only what drive us but also what we seek in all members at all levels in IFG as well as our operating companies (OPCOS).
IFG is not a private equity or venture capital firm. We are owner-friendly investors and/or acquirers focused on creating long-term value for our brands with no intent to ever sell the company. We support our OPCOS with capital allocation (cash & capabilities), strategic guidance, and operational governance. It is through this commitment to continuously create value that we strive to be the most trusted, influential, and value-creating family of authentic food & beverage brands. These brands are beloved by their
consumers for their irresistible products and are uniquely connected through their shared values and sold in the perimeter (of grocery stores).
Who Are You?
You are an authentic, passionate, strategic problem solver who is highly motivated by the opportunity to play a significant role in taking the growth of a fast-growing company to the next level. You are a thinker, builder, and an inspirer, not a manager. You see problems to be solved as more than problems - you see them as opportunities to be realized. Your associates trust you and would use words like "collaborative" and "creative" to describe you. They might even go so far as to say that they are unusually comfortable with you swimming (a bit) in their lane because you add so much value when you do, and you always do it respectfully. You model behaviors and activities that set a standard for those around you. You care much more about getting the right things done than about who gets the credit for doing them. You are a "get stuff done" person who gets things done so fast, efficiently, and effectively that it usually surprises those around you.
SUMMARY
The People Ops Lead is a trusted advisor and resource to business leaders within IFG, IFG Sales and other OPCO's. Viewed as a thought partner, the role of the IFG People Ops Lead is to guide People leaders in the establishment of their HR infrastructure, mitigate employment risk, and serve as a liaison between leaders and the specialized People Resources within the IFG ecosystem. The IFG People Ops Lead position is not intended to enable a leader to abdicate his or her leadership responsibilities, but rather to help him or her lead more flawlessly. This role will help build out the IFG People Capability.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works closely with OPCO leadership to implement the people infrastructure necessary to operate independently.
• Using a consulting mindset, establishes a catalog of simple and best practices to assist leaders in deploying people solution options that meet their desired goals and outcomes and enable scale, quick execution and delivery.
• Guides leaders in their responsibilities of working effectively with and developing their teams.
• Identifies areas of employment risk and advises leaders on appropriate actions to mitigate risk.
• Coaches and empowers leaders to set clear performance expectations, provide feedback, and de-escalate employee issues through conflict resolution.
• Provides People data and analytics to leaders to help them analyze and address root cause issues related to recruiting, retention, performance, process, or behavior.
• Identifies opportunities for leaders to improve people processes and outcomes; orchestrates connections between leaders and the appropriate People Team support throughout the IFG ecosystem (Talent Acquisition, Total rewards, Learning, Systems) to deliver a variety of optimal and sustainable solutions based on the OPCO size and need.
• Support HR due diligence activities for future acquisitions.
• Establishes an HR playbook for newly acquired OPCOs to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 or more years of professional experience as an HRBP or Sr. HR Generalist (Example: HR department of one for a fast-growing start-up).
• Demonstrated success in the key accountabilities for this role, including development of trusted partnerships with business leaders, advising on organizational design and development, and assisting leaders with de-escalation of employee relations issues.
• Expert ability to acquire a thorough understanding of multiple operations and personalities.
• High degree of Emotional Intelligence.
• A data-minded approach, experience with quantitative and qualitative data analytics, and the ability to use data to influence and drive decision-making.
• High level of curiosity and strong critical and ecosystem thinking skills.
• Ability to collaborate with employees at all levels.
• Proficient ability to understand, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies

Compensation Range: $117,500 - $167,500
IFG reserves the right to change job descriptions at any time based on business conditions/need, which includes expanding this job's responsibilities and assigning additional duties consistent with the position's purpose. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform required job duties and functions. IFG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our ohana.
King's Hawaiian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our ohana.