Ornua
Position
Head of HR Location : Evanston, IL Reporting to : HR Director, Ornua Foods & Ingredients Divisions (based in Ireland) with a dotted line to the President, OFNA (Evanston based)
About Ornua
Ornua is an Irish dairy co-operative that markets and sells dairy products on behalf of its Member Co-operatives, Ireland’s dairy processors and, in turn, the 14,000 Irish dairy farming families we represent. Our purpose is central to how we operate, critically important for our employees and what fuels our ambition to win. Ornua is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products and has annualised sales of €3.4 billion. Headquartered in Dublin, Ornua has a strong global team of 2,800 employees, operating from 10 business units worldwide, including 12 production facilities. Ornua’s core purpose is to build profitable routes to market for Irish dairy products. The Group is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients. Ornua Foods is responsible for the marketing and sales of Ornua’s consumer brands, including Kerrygold and other products. Markets are served by production facilities in Ireland, Germany and the UK and by in-market Sales and Marketing teams globally. Ornua Ingredients is responsible for the procurement of dairy products, for the sale of dairy ingredients to customers worldwide, and for managing volatility through de-risking and trading strategies. The business is supported by production facilities in the UK, Spain, the US, Saudi Arabia and Nigeria and by in-market teams in Africa and the Middle East. Ornua Foods North America
is headquartered in Evanston, IL with additional teams located throughout the US. The consumer foods product portfolio includes butter, cheese and powders. The North America division has delivered double-digit, profitable growth on the business for the last twenty years.
Job Summary
The Head of HR will play an active role on the Ornua Foods North America (OINA) Leadership Team to help shape strategy, people, and process to enable delivery of business objectives. This individual will also oversee the implementation of the Group People Strategy in Ornua Foods North America. The successful candidate will also partner with the HR Director, Ornua Foods & Ingredients Divisions to develop fit-for-purpose local people strategies on talent, compensation and benefits. Lastly, this individual will advise on people and leadership matters and oversee day-to-day operational HR activity.
Key Responsibilities
Be a trusted advisor to the President, the Executive Team and key senior leaders throughout OFNA, driving the people agenda and strategy. Play an active and pivotal role on the Ornua Foods North America Leadership Team, helping to shape strategy, org design and structure, and process to enable delivery of business objectives.
Contribute to business success as a member of the Ornua Foods North America Executive Team, focusing on delivering through the activation of the People Strategy. Activate the Ornua Group People strategy within Ornua Foods North America.
Oversee the acquisition and development of talent at all levels, ensuring a strong and ongoing pipeline of high-performing talent.
Build the Ornua Foods North America employer brand and ensure it is clearly articulated and communicated, internally and externally.
Advise on succession planning for critical roles, delivering a framework and process for same.
Manage fit-for-purpose compensation and reward strategies in conjunction with the HR Director, the Global Reward Team and the President of OFNA.
Ensure OFNA offers a competitive and attractive benefits suite; oversee compliance and reporting. Manage benefits renegotiation/renewal and open enrollment with brokers, ensuring cost management of offerings.
Own the annual HR budgeting and headcount planning process and track progress.
Oversee bi-weekly payroll and annual bonuses for eligible employees.
Manage the local operation of Ornua’s performance management process, advising and guiding people managers and employees.
Promote a cohesive culture through inclusiveness, engagement and communications initiatives.
Promote and champion a wellness program for all employees.
Key Requirements
Minimum 8 years of corporate HR experience
Clear understanding of enabling business success through mobilization of talent
Ability to navigate global, matrixed environments and manage ambiguity
Employee relations experience preferred
Clear verbal and written communication skills
Ability to influence, coach and challenge as appropriate
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask
Flexible and can-do attitude
Solid experience with HRIS systems and platforms
What You’ll Gain
A high-impact role to own the people plan for OFNA with responsibility for the people capability to deliver the OFNA strategy.
Total Rewards at Ornua Foods North America include a competitive salary and annual bonus. Benefits include medical, vision and dental options, 401k, Paid Time Off, parental leave, flexible working, wellness initiatives and more. Salary range for this role is $138k to $177k, commensurate with experience.
Ornua Foods North America Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS – Tuesday 26th August
Seniority level: Executive Employment type: Full-time Job function: Human Resources Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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Head of HR Location : Evanston, IL Reporting to : HR Director, Ornua Foods & Ingredients Divisions (based in Ireland) with a dotted line to the President, OFNA (Evanston based)
About Ornua
Ornua is an Irish dairy co-operative that markets and sells dairy products on behalf of its Member Co-operatives, Ireland’s dairy processors and, in turn, the 14,000 Irish dairy farming families we represent. Our purpose is central to how we operate, critically important for our employees and what fuels our ambition to win. Ornua is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products and has annualised sales of €3.4 billion. Headquartered in Dublin, Ornua has a strong global team of 2,800 employees, operating from 10 business units worldwide, including 12 production facilities. Ornua’s core purpose is to build profitable routes to market for Irish dairy products. The Group is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients. Ornua Foods is responsible for the marketing and sales of Ornua’s consumer brands, including Kerrygold and other products. Markets are served by production facilities in Ireland, Germany and the UK and by in-market Sales and Marketing teams globally. Ornua Ingredients is responsible for the procurement of dairy products, for the sale of dairy ingredients to customers worldwide, and for managing volatility through de-risking and trading strategies. The business is supported by production facilities in the UK, Spain, the US, Saudi Arabia and Nigeria and by in-market teams in Africa and the Middle East. Ornua Foods North America
is headquartered in Evanston, IL with additional teams located throughout the US. The consumer foods product portfolio includes butter, cheese and powders. The North America division has delivered double-digit, profitable growth on the business for the last twenty years.
Job Summary
The Head of HR will play an active role on the Ornua Foods North America (OINA) Leadership Team to help shape strategy, people, and process to enable delivery of business objectives. This individual will also oversee the implementation of the Group People Strategy in Ornua Foods North America. The successful candidate will also partner with the HR Director, Ornua Foods & Ingredients Divisions to develop fit-for-purpose local people strategies on talent, compensation and benefits. Lastly, this individual will advise on people and leadership matters and oversee day-to-day operational HR activity.
Key Responsibilities
Be a trusted advisor to the President, the Executive Team and key senior leaders throughout OFNA, driving the people agenda and strategy. Play an active and pivotal role on the Ornua Foods North America Leadership Team, helping to shape strategy, org design and structure, and process to enable delivery of business objectives.
Contribute to business success as a member of the Ornua Foods North America Executive Team, focusing on delivering through the activation of the People Strategy. Activate the Ornua Group People strategy within Ornua Foods North America.
Oversee the acquisition and development of talent at all levels, ensuring a strong and ongoing pipeline of high-performing talent.
Build the Ornua Foods North America employer brand and ensure it is clearly articulated and communicated, internally and externally.
Advise on succession planning for critical roles, delivering a framework and process for same.
Manage fit-for-purpose compensation and reward strategies in conjunction with the HR Director, the Global Reward Team and the President of OFNA.
Ensure OFNA offers a competitive and attractive benefits suite; oversee compliance and reporting. Manage benefits renegotiation/renewal and open enrollment with brokers, ensuring cost management of offerings.
Own the annual HR budgeting and headcount planning process and track progress.
Oversee bi-weekly payroll and annual bonuses for eligible employees.
Manage the local operation of Ornua’s performance management process, advising and guiding people managers and employees.
Promote a cohesive culture through inclusiveness, engagement and communications initiatives.
Promote and champion a wellness program for all employees.
Key Requirements
Minimum 8 years of corporate HR experience
Clear understanding of enabling business success through mobilization of talent
Ability to navigate global, matrixed environments and manage ambiguity
Employee relations experience preferred
Clear verbal and written communication skills
Ability to influence, coach and challenge as appropriate
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask
Flexible and can-do attitude
Solid experience with HRIS systems and platforms
What You’ll Gain
A high-impact role to own the people plan for OFNA with responsibility for the people capability to deliver the OFNA strategy.
Total Rewards at Ornua Foods North America include a competitive salary and annual bonus. Benefits include medical, vision and dental options, 401k, Paid Time Off, parental leave, flexible working, wellness initiatives and more. Salary range for this role is $138k to $177k, commensurate with experience.
Ornua Foods North America Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS – Tuesday 26th August
Seniority level: Executive Employment type: Full-time Job function: Human Resources Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ornua by 2x
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