Women of the Vine & Spirits ยท 1 day ago
Vice President, HR & Talent Development
Woodinville, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$165K/yr - $247K/yr
15+ years expSte. Michelle Wine Estates is the largest wine company in the Pacific Northwest. The Vice President, HR & Talent Development will lead the HR talent strategy and operations, partnering with executive leadership to align people strategies with business objectives and drive organizational effectiveness.
Food & Beverages
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
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%)
Preferred
master's degree or HR certification (SPHR, SHRM-SCP)
Experience in Wine or adult beverage
Experience with hourly production and agricultural workforce
Experience with unionized and seasonal workforce
Benefits
Health Care Coverage including medical, dental, vision & prescription - eligible on date of hire for full-time employees
Paid Vacation & Holidays
401(k) with Employer Match
Employee Wine Discounts
Company
Women of the Vine & Spirits
Women of the Vine & Spirits is the leading membership organization, worldwide, dedicated to boldly pushing the wine, beer and spirits industry toward a more diverse, equitable and inclusive era that empowers all to succeed.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Deborah Brenner
Founder & CEO
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