Home Chef · 1 month ago
Plant HR Leader
Bedford Park, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expHome Chef is the leading meal solutions company committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals. The Plant HR Leader will align HR strategies with business goals, engage with the plant operation, and manage HR activities to develop a high-performing work team.
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Responsibilities
Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to develop and implement HR programs that enhance the work experience for plant employees
Contribute to the long-term strategic plan and direction of the plant, functioning as part of the site’s senior leadership team
Establish an inclusive work environment, aligned with the Home Chef culture, that enhances employee experience and increases retention
Provide coaching and feedback to employees, enabling and empowering them to reach their full potential
Leverage HR reporting and metrics; analyze data, diagnose issues, and recommend solutions to address business challenges
Ensure operational excellence to scale the team’s impact; continuously improving the way work is done to allow for greater focus on longer term strategies
Display business maturity and strong emotional intelligence to coach, develop, influence and counsel mid-level managers and employees
Partner with leadership team to optimize organization design, succession planning, and talent retention and development
Protects interest of employees and the company in accordance with company policies, governmental laws and regulations
Manage and lead the Plant HR team
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing HR environment
2+ years of experience managing and mentoring HR staff
Completion of a four-year degree program in a related field: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related degree
Strong understanding of HR policies and procedures, common employment laws
Effective coaching, influencing, presentation and facilitation skills
Ability to adapt to continually changing business and work environment and manage multiple priorities
Strong leadership and change management or organizational development skills
Excellent people management and interpersonal skills
Ability to build rapport and trusting relationships with all levels of organization
Excellent written and verbal communication and team management skills
Proficient in MS Office Suite and/or Google Suite
Enjoys working in an agile, fast-paced, team environment
Preferred
Prior experience in a startup or high growth organization
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
401k program
Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses
Company
Home Chef
Home Chef is a provider of subscription-based meal kit delivery services to help people to save time while enjoying home cooking.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$57MKey Investors
L CattertonShining Capital
2018-05-23Acquired
2016-09-29Series B· $40M
2016-06-28Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Erik Jensen
CEO
Recent News
2025-12-29
2025-11-05
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