Job Title: Area Director of People & Culture
Compensation: $130Kâ$150K + 25% Bonus
Location: Clifton Park, NY (Onsite)
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About the Role
Our client, a national leader in the distribution industry, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Area Director of People & Culture to lead and support HR strategy and operations across a key regional market. This highly visible and hands-on role requires a strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments. The ideal candidate is a confident HR partner who can seamlessly collaborate with senior leaders while staying grounded in day-to-day HR execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a strategic business partner to area and regional leadership, aligning HR initiatives with operational goals and cultural values.
- Lead HR support across multiple functions and locations, ensuring consistency and compliance in all areas of HR, including:
- Workforce planning and staffing
- Employee engagement and culture initiatives
- Employee and labor relations
- Compensation guidance
- Union interactions (where applicable)
- Conduct complex employee relations investigations and guide leaders on performance management and compliance.
- Participate in strategic meetings with executive leadership to influence business decisions from an HR perspective.
- Support the execution of key talent initiatives including succession planning, performance reviews, and workforce development.
- Champion culture-building programs and ensure continuous improvement in engagement efforts through actionable follow-ups from survey insights.
- Provide guidance on organizational changes, restructures, and risk mitigation strategies, including workforce reduction analysis if necessary.
- Partner with centralized HR teams and Centers of Excellence to implement new policies, programs, and initiatives.
- Lead and mentor HR professionals within the area, ensuring high performance, professional development, and alignment with business needs.
- Roll up your sleeves and support onsite needs: from setting up employee events to walking the warehouse floor or riding along with drivers to understand day-to-day operations.
Who You Are
- A seasoned HR leader with at least 7 years of progressive HR experience, including labor relations and direct management of HR teams.
- Equally comfortable in the boardroom and on the warehouse floor â approachable, adaptable, and ready to get involved wherever needed.
- Proficient in employee relations strategy and experienced in union environments.
- Skilled in influencing senior leadership while fostering trust across all levels of the organization.
- Able to work independently with minimal administrative support and manage multiple competing priorities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Proven experience supporting multi-site or distributed workforces
- Demonstrated ability to advise on complex employee relations and labor matters
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record
- PHR or SPHR certification strongly preferred
Work Environment & Travel
- This role is primarily based in Clifton Park, NY, with some travel (approximately 10%) to other locations and employee events within the area.
- Willingness to work in both office and warehouse environments, including the need to wear safety gear as required.
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