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Alltech · 1 month ago

Director of Culture and Talent

Nicholasville, KY, US

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Alltech is a global organization focused on sustainable solutions for nourishment, and they are seeking a Director of Culture and Talent for their U.S. operations. This senior HR leader will implement the company's Culture & Talent vision, enhance employee engagement, and lead talent management strategies across multiple sites.

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Responsibilities

Shape and communicate a clear C&T vision for Alltech’s U.S. business that aligns with organizational priorities

Translate the C&T vision into focused and measurable objectives that guide decision-making and create clarity for leaders and teams

Provide strategic guidance on workforce planning, organizational design, and leadership effectiveness across a multi-site footprint

Use data, analytics, and evidence-based insights to understand organizational health and drive continuous improvement

Partner closely with manufacturing, commercial, and functional leaders to anticipate needs and align HR support with business direction

Build and execute strategies that strengthen Alltech’s ability to attract and retain high-quality talent across U.S. operations, including manufacturing, commercial, and technical roles

Ensure onboarding, performance management, and development processes create clarity, feedback, capability growth, and shared expectations

Promote a culture of learning and growth by partnering with leaders to identify skill gaps, support development pathways, and strengthen employee capability

Lead succession planning efforts for critical roles, helping leaders identify and develop future talent

Ensure talent processes are consistent, equitable, and aligned with Alltech’s culture and people strategy

Foster an environment where employees feel informed, engaged, valued, and motivated to contribute to their fullest

Promote inclusion and belonging across all U.S. sites by ensuring people feel respected and able to contribute meaningfully to the mission

Lead complex employee relations matters with fairness, clarity, and consistency, providing trusted guidance to leaders

Serve as the primary HR leader for labor relations at union-represented locations, including contract administration, grievance management, and partnership with operations leadership

Help leaders and teams navigate organizational changes with adaptability, clear communication, and steady leadership presence

Oversee U.S. compensation and benefits practices

Ensure HR operations—HRIS, payroll coordination, reporting, and documentation—are accurate, compliant, and continually improving

Build effective HR systems, workflows, and playbooks that create clarity and ensure consistent practices across the U.S. footprint

Strengthen HR service delivery by leveraging technology to streamline processes, enhance data visibility, and improve decision-making

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including OSHA, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and state-specific regulations

Build and lead a high-performing HR team that is capable of supporting a diverse, multi-site organization

Develop the team through coaching, clarity, and ongoing capability building, ensuring strong alignment with the C&T vision and objectives

Promote accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence through effective communication and structured rhythms of work

Cultivate a service-oriented, solutions-focused mindset within the Culture & Talent team to support leaders, teams, and employees at all levels

Qualification

HR leadershipLabor relationsMulti-state HR complianceTalent managementEmployee relationsAnalytical mindsetStrategic thinkingCoachingCommunication skillsRelationship building