Grocery Outlet · 10 hours ago
Sr. Director, HR - Supply Chain & Stores
Emeryville, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expGrocery Outlet is a company committed to touching lives for the better, aiming to be the first choice for bargain-minded consumers in the U.S. The Senior Director of HR for Supply Chain and Stores will shape the people strategy for the regional distribution network and Company-Owned Stores, balancing strategic partnership with hands-on execution.
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Responsibilities
Serve as an influential advisor to Supply Chain and Operations leadership on org design, workforce planning, capability building, change, and transformation
Translate business objectives into a cohesive talent roadmap; leverage data and external benchmarks to inform recommendations
Guide leaders in creating talent strategies that enable future growth—capacity planning, location strategy, leadership pipelines, and critical‑skill development for the future
Serve as a thought partner on positive employee relations strategy for our non-union workforce and implement/execute program components. In partnership with the business, conduct risk assessments and mitigation plans that are aligned with broader talent and engagement strategy. Coordinate site readiness, crafting communication strategies, partnering with outside counsel, and leading remediation plans as needed
Lead our partnership with the union and work with external counsel on contract renewal and negotiation process for our unionized workforce
Partner with the business in the implementation of programs and change management efforts to ensure successful outcomes. Influence and guide leaders in the implementation and communication of these programs/changes
Project manage Supply Chain talent initiatives and programs by applying rigorous project management discipline (charters, timelines, KPIs, risk assessments)
Lead the implementation of core HR/Talent processes and programs (e.g. goal setting, calibration, succession reviews, merit & incentive cycles) with on-time completion and impactful outcomes
Create a culture of accountability and compliance across all sites. Design programs and internal process/controls to ensure enforcement and accountability. Partner with business and other stakeholders to address gaps and risks
Lead and develop geographically dispersed HR team. Define their goals and priorities, provide ongoing coaching, guidance, and direction. Build capabilities and strengthen talent bench for a growing and scaling organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelors in HR, Business, Industrial Relations, or related field required
10+ years of progressive HR leadership, including 3+ years supporting distribution/fulfillment environment
Experience supporting both unionized and non‑union workforces required
Proven experience leading HR teams across multiple sites and large hourly workforces (50 – 200+ employees per site)
Demonstrated success driving positive employee‑relations programs and responding to organized‑labor activities/events
Hands on experience coordinating site readiness, crafting communication strategies, and leading remediation plans
Hands-on experience supporting large- and small-scale projects (e.g., Site relocation/expansions, productivity incentive programs)
Strong data fluency—able to build and interpret dashboards, use advanced Excel/analytics tools, and translate insights into action
Expertise in U.S. labor and employment law (FLSA, FMLA, OSHA, NLRB) and retail/warehouse safety regulations
Strong project and change management skills
Ability to travel up to 25 % of the time across the regions
Preferred
MBA or MS‑HR preferred
Experience supporting retail stores preferred
Training in Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies preferred
Benefits
Annual Bonus Program
Equity
401(k) Profit Sharing
Medical, Dental, Vision & More!
Company
Grocery Outlet
The largest “extreme-value” grocer in the U.S. We have more than 200 locations in CA, ID, NV, OR, PA Washington.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$439M2019-10-01Post Ipo Equity· $439M
2019-06-20IPO
Leadership Team
Jason Potter
Chief Executive Officer
Andrea R Bortner
Chief Human Resources Officer
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