Director HR - GPN Commercial

Director, Human Resources, America’s

Glanbia 

Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey 

The Opportunity 

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact? As our Director of Human Resources, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization across the Americas (North and South America) for the Commercial, Growth, Finance, and Legal teams. You’ll act as a trusted advisor and coach, helping to fulfill business objectives through strategic human capital and people leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with the Chief Growth Officer, Chief Commercial Officer, General Counsel, and Chief Financial Officer to co-create and implement people strategies that support regional growth ambitions and deliver real business impact.
• Anticipate business needs and take the initiative to drive solutions in an effective, value-added way.
• Serve as an employee champion and enhance the employee experience to realize our Purpose, Values, and Culture.
• Operate as an HR advisor to leaders, providing coaching, counseling, and support as needed.
• Foster and champion a high-performing culture that brings our mission to life through the employee experience, is grounded in our purpose and values, and delivers high levels of engagement, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Champion and advocate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, implementing programs effectively across functions.
• Guide talent and organization to enhance succession plans, career development, and build capability through organizational people reviews and talent strategies.
• Ensure all employee relations matters are managed appropriately.

 The Skills You Will Bring to the Team

• Proven experience in developing strong relationships and successfully interfacing with all organizational levels.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, high-growth environment and navigate ambiguity.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering sustainable business results through best-in-class people practices that position an organization for scale and growth.
• Ability to design and facilitate organizational change utilizing a full spectrum of change methods.
• Versatile leadership with the ability to have a strategic focus and deliver operationally as required.
• Strong process discipline, analytical skills, and drive for results coupled with sound business and commercial acumen.
• Excellent consulting, coaching, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Minimum: bachelor’s degree. Preferred: master’s degree, MBA, or relevant functional discipline.
• Self-starter, highly motivated and ambitious.
• HR experience in Canada, United States, Mexico, and Brazil preferred.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Opportunity to partner with senior leaders and make a significant impact on the organization’s growth and success.
• Be a champion for employees, enhancing their experience and fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture.
• Play a key role in driving strategic initiatives and organizational change.
• Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Collaborate with a diverse and talented team, contributing to meaningful and impactful projects.
• Be part of an organization that values purpose, values, and culture, and is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply!

Where and how you will work  

The opportunity will be based in Downers Grove, IL with hybrid working arrangements available through our Smart working model which allows you a greater choice in how you work and live, giving you a better work-life balance.  

What we would like to offer you!  

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K.  

About Glanbia  

The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Nutritional's, and Joint Ventures. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide.  

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.