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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates · 1 week ago

Vice President, HR & Talent Development

Woodinville, Washington, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$165K/yr - $247K/yr

15+ years exp

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is the largest wine company in the Pacific Northwest, and among the largest premium wine companies in the U.S. The Vice President, HR & Talent Development will lead the organization’s HR talent strategy and operations, partnering with executive leadership to align people strategies with business objectives and ensuring the company attracts, develops, and retains top talent.

Wine And Spirits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the company’s vision and growth objectives

Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team on all human capital matters

Lead organizational design and change management initiatives to support business transformation in the evolving wine industry

Build development programs that support the growth and effectiveness of people managers and that help employees feel respected, valued, and appreciated

Design and deliver an equitable performance management system and process that encourages smart risk-taking, develops diverse talent, rewards strong performance and creates a learning culture of continuous improvement

Design and implement a focused talent development and retention strategy, process, and tool set designed to prepare employees for greater responsibility and/or improve everyday performance

Implement an annual talent review with senior management designed to create and document career plans for top 20% of SMWE employees, establish needs and plans to address critical role bench-strength, and proactively upgrade SMWE talent across all departments

Develop and lead a market-based compensation and benefits strategy that serves to recruit and retain high quality, diverse talent in alignment with the organization’s mission and business objectives

Provide advice and counsel to all levels of management and model a culture where positive and constructive feedback is encouraged and embraced

Drive succession planning, leadership development, and workforce planning to build bench strength, mitigate risk, and support long-term growth

Oversee recruitment strategies to attract diverse, high-performing talent

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations

Manage HR functions across multiple locations (e.g., wineries, offices, vineyards or tasting rooms)

Mitigate risk through proactive policy development and regular audits

Foster a culture of inclusion across all levels of the organization

Manage HR budgets and financial performance, aligning resources with strategic priorities

Oversee HR technology and analytics to improve efficiency and data-driven decision-making

Qualification

Strategic HR leadershipCompensation strategyTalent acquisitionOrganizational developmentHRIS proficiencyData analyticsEmployee engagementPeople managementChange managementLeadership skillsCommunication skillsNegotiation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required; master's degree or HR certification (SPHR, SHRM-SCP) preferred

15+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 8 years in senior leadership roles

Proven track record in strategic HR leadership within Food & Beverage, Consumer Packaged Goods or related industries

Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and ability to influence at all levels

Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with a track record of building and mentoring high-performing HR teams

Strategic mindset with the ability to partner with C-suite executives on workforce planning, culture building, and change management

Proficiency in HRIS systems, data analytics, and using metrics to drive decisions (e.g., turnover reduction, diversity initiatives)

Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills

History of responsible use of alcohol and other appropriate conduct, as well as fitness to be licensed, permitted, and/or certified by state and/or local regulatory bodies

Ability to travel as needed (approximately 15%)