Director of People & Culture (48005)

## Description

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Direct Reports: Part-Time HR Generalist

Key Partnerships: VP of Finance, Executive Leadership Team, Safety Committee

Overview

• This is a high-impact role for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a visible, accessible
• leadership position and is passionate about employee engagement, retention, and organizational
• development. The Director of People & Culture will balance strategic planning with day-to-day
• workforce support, ensuring HR practices are compliant, effective, and people centered.
• Reporting directly to the CEO, this role partners closely with executive leadership. To be successful in
• this role, you will cultivate employee communication, foster positive change, and be a leading
• ambassador of the Durango Coca-Cola culture.

Teamwork

• Our company is a dynamic, ever-changing environment that requires flexibility and a team-based
• attitude.

• Good communication and people skills are essential, as is the ability to lead by example

and maintain a proactive, solution-focused mindset

• Actively listen to all employees’ needs and concerns responding with thoughtful, respectful

solutions that balance employee and business needs

• Work to resolve conflicts and/or misunderstandings with diplomacy and emotional regulation
• Represent the company’s values and culture through every interaction using clear, consistent

communication and documentation

HR Director of People & Culture Key Attributes

• Identifies potential risks and provides thoughtful assessment to ensure responsible and informed

decision-making

• Communicates difficult messages with clarity and empathy while adapting messaging for

different audiences (board/ownership, managers, workforce)

• Demonstrates Self-awareness and emotional regulation and is approachable and trustworthy
• Responds calmly during high stress situations and while building trust across the organization
• Demonstrates neutral facilitation during conflict resolutions utilizing de-escalation techniques

effectively

• Balances empathy with policy enforcement

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Culture

• Partner with the CEO and leadership team to develop and execute HR strategies that support

business goals and long-term growth

• Champion a culture of transparency, trust, accountability, and respect across all levels of the

organization

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on employee relations, organizational design, and

workforce planning

Employee Experience & Retention

• Design and implement employee engagement and retention programs tailored to a distribution

workforce

• Participate, recommend and review employee benefit programs including but not limited to

Health Insurance, Dental, Wellness, and Time off programs

• Oversee employee relations matters, providing fair, consistent, and timely resolution
• Monitor workforce trends, turnover data, compensation structures and engagement feedback

to recommend improvements

Talent Management, Onboarding & Offboarding

• Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding processes to ensure consistent and

positive employee experience

• Develop onboarding programs that effectively integrate new hires into the company culture

and operations

• Develop and maintain career paths and talent development
• Lead exit processes, analyze feedback, and identify opportunities for organizational

improvement

HR Operations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Oversee HR policies, procedures, and documentation, keeping them current and aligned with

company values

• Partner closely with the VP of Finance on compensation, benefits, payroll coordination, and

budgeting

• Supervise and mentor the Part-Time HR Generalist, ensuring operational excellence and

development

• Oversee, maintain and train on HRIS system capabilities and have a continuous improvement

mindset

Safety

• Foster the safety aspect of our company culture
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies and procedures
• Support the Safety Committee and promote the safety culture with employees and leadership
• Monitor safety metrics to build strong safety communication across all employees
• Participate in Workers Comp program and maintain OSHA records

Communication & Availability

• Act as a readily available HR resource for employees at all levels
• Communicate HR initiatives, policy updates, and changes clearly and transparently
• Support leadership and frontline managers with coaching, training, and HR guidance
• Strong business acumen with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Comfortable working in a lean HR environment and rolling up sleeves as needed
• Standard schedule includes Monday-Friday 8a.m. – 5p.m. Flexibility for additional or

alternative days/times may be required to meet business needs.
## Qualifications

Qualifications

• HR Certification Preferred – SPHR or SHRM-SCP
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Organizational Leadership, Business Administration, or

related field (master's degree preferred).

• 5-7 years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibility
• Experience in distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or similarly fast-paced environments

preferred

• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and HR best practices
• Proven ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills

• Note: No posting can contain a fully comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that
• are required in this role. Durango Coca-Cola Bottling Company offers a dynamic, ever-changing
• environment requiring flexibility and a willing, team-based attitude. Some duties, responsibilities, and
• activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
• To ensure the safety of our employees, our customers, and our products, Durango Coca-Cola Bottling
• Company offers a drug-free workplace. Employees are subject to pre-employment/post-offer, post
• accident, and random drug testing.

AA/EOE