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Sysco · 1 day ago

Region VP, Human Resources

Sysco is a leading company in the foodservice industry, and they are seeking a Regional VP of Human Resources to work strategically with leadership to execute HR initiatives across the region. The role involves overseeing talent development, performance management, compliance with employment laws, and providing guidance to HR staff.

Electrical DistributionFood and BeverageFood DeliveryHealth CareHospitalityLogisticsMarketingMeat and PoultryRestaurantsSales

Responsibilities

Partner with Regional function leads to successfully execute Corporate, Market and Regional strategic HR initiatives, as well as identify and proactively develop talent through formal training, mentoring, coaching and “stretch” assignments
Participate in in succession planning to ensure talent is available and ready to assume positions of greater responsibility across the Region and elsewhere at Sysco
Oversee the performance management process and work with functional leaders on their associate reviews and evaluations. Provide training and consultation as necessary
Respond to grievances, review disciplinary programs, conduct investigations, prepare for arbitrations, and participate in union contract negotiations – (in Union locations)
Review, interpret, administer and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, and company policies and procedures
Provide day-to-day direction and support to HR staff across Region as needed, including proactive guidance, troubleshooting support, and issue escalation
Oversee all benefits and compensation policies and procedures, as well as execution of all local training for associates and leadership training on HR topics such as ethics, labor laws and policies

Qualification

Strategic HR leadershipHR lawsWorkday experienceConsultative skillsBusiness communicationHR CertificationsManagement of Personnel ResourcesSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationReading ComprehensionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionJudgmentComplex Problem SolvingDeductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityFluency of IdeasActive ListeningCritical ThinkingDecision MakingNegotiation

Required

At least 7 years of exempt-level Sysco Human Resources experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with major emphasis in Human Resources, Business Administration or a closely related field and at least 7 years (10 preferred) of demonstrated strategic HR leadership and management experience
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to HR and business practices
Strong consultative, presentation, and business communication skills
Travel will occur to other sites within the region approximately 1 – 3 times per month
Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) Professional Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred
Valid driver's license and driving record meeting Sysco standards
The ability to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear
The ability to frequently sit and reach with hands and arms
The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
Must be able to do limited travel to Sysco facilities or operating companies
Must be able to utilize office equipment such as desktop/notebook computers, copiers, printers, scanners, telephones, and calculators
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Must be able to work in various indoor and outdoor climates and driving conditions

Preferred

Workday experience preferred

Company

Sysco sells, markets, and distributes food products to restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality businesses.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.25B
Key Investors
Bank of America
2025-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Kevin Hourican
President and CEO
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Peter Jackson
Chief Executive Officer Sysco Europe
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