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Bread Alone Bakery · 3 weeks ago

Vice President of People Operations

Lake Katrine,NY,US

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$131K/yr - $182K/yr

10+ years exp

Bread Alone Bakery is entering a new chapter of growth and is seeking a strategic, people-centered leader to elevate their People Operations function. This role involves overseeing the full employee lifecycle, shaping systems and processes to enhance employee experience, and partnering with senior leaders to align talent systems with long-term business goals.

BakeryFood and Beverage

Responsibilities

Develop and execute Bread Alone’s people strategy, aligning talent systems, culture, and organizational design with long-term business goals

Build structures that ensure every employee has clarity of expectations, opportunities for growth, and values-aligned leadership

Create dashboards, KPIs, and reporting rhythms to monitor talent acquisition, retention, performance health, and compliance

Serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership development

Participate as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and in the annual planning process

Build best-in-class recruitment strategies and hiring workflows that attract and retain top talent across all departments

Ensure consistent, high-quality candidate experiences—including communication, interviews, assessments, and feedback loops

Oversee onboarding and new-hire training programs that support belonging, clarity, and readiness to contribute

Present recruitment and retention insights, trend analyses, and forecasts to executive leadership and the advisory board

Partner with People team leadership to build systems for performance reviews, coaching, goal-setting, and ongoing feedback

Define company-wide learning and development infrastructure, ensuring clear ownership and hand-offs between People Operations and operating teams

Steward Bread Alone’s Purpose, Values & Culture (PVC), designing programs that strengthen engagement and reinforce cultural alignment at every touchpoint

Lead the People Space experience at Lake Katrine—ensuring hospitality, warmth, and world-class employee facilities

Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging to ensure all team members feel respected, supported, and able to contribute fully

Oversee all HR operations, including employee relations, policy governance, benefits administration, and compliance

Direct the governance of company policy to ensure legal compliance and cultural alignment

Maintain strong internal controls, timely compliance reporting, and adherence to all federal, state, and local employment regulations

Partner with technology and operations teams to evaluate and implement HRIS and IT solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and employee experience

Provide oversight of payroll execution to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and clarity—including PTO administration, deferrals, separations, and eligibility checks

Maximize employee understanding and utilization of Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), healthcare, 401(k), and other benefits

Assess and recommend total rewards programs that support competitiveness, retention, and employee well-being

Monitor compensation and benefits trends to ensure Bread Alone remains an employer of choice in the region

Collaborate closely with Directors and Managers across all departments to ensure consistent execution of people policies and standards

Lead cross-functional meetings on People Operations updates, Employee Handbook changes, and organizational alignment

Maintain the quality, consistency, and brand voice of all people-facing materials and communications

Bring back new ideas from peer companies, trade groups, conferences, and industry publications to keep Bread Alone on the leading edge

Pursue professional development opportunities for yourself and champion leadership development across the company

Qualification

People Operations leadershipCompliancePolicy administrationHRIS/ERP experienceTalent acquisition strategiesDiversityInclusionAnalytical thinkingCoaching capabilitiesExceptional communication

Required

Minimum 10 years of progressive People Operations or HR leadership experience

Demonstrated executive presence with the ability to influence, coach, and lead through others

Strong background in compliance, internal controls, and policy administration

Hands-on HRIS/ERP experience; IT management experience a strong plus

Exceptional communication skills with the ability to capture and uphold consistent brand language

Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities and data-driven decision-making

Deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

Approachable, supportive leader with strong coaching capabilities

Ability to work a consistent schedule year-round, including holidays and weekends as required in a 365-day operation

Must adhere to all Bread Alone safety guidelines

Ability to travel regularly to all bakery, cafe, and market locations (Hudson Valley, NYC)

Ability to move and stand for extended periods while visiting production and retail sites

Ability to occasionally lift and move objects up to 25 pounds

This role operates in a dynamic environment, with time split between a standard office setting and active production/retail locations

Must be able to work in environments with exposure to common food allergens (flour, nuts, etc.), as well as varying temperatures (heat from ovens, cold from walk-in refrigerators)