Regional HR Director

Business Unit Overview Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that's First in Food. Location Description Hopkins, MN is home to our Michael Foods, Inc. corporate headquarters. Hopkins is located 7 miles west of Minneapolis, boasting natural surroundings in a suburban environment that also provides quick access to major travel ways and local restaurants that give our community a distinct character. Located in the Excelsior Crossing building where employees are provided with beautifully landscaped walking paths and water features creating an optimal environment for outdoor and walking meetings, along with the opportunity to take a relaxing walk or outdoor lunch before, within, or after your work day. ResponsibilitiesINTRODUCTION Are you a strategic HR leader who thrives on building strong teams, drive performance culture, and making a real impact across multiple locations? At Michael Foods, Inc., you'll have the opportunity to influence the employee experience at scale, mentor emerging HR talent, and partner directly with senior leaders to drive meaningful business results. As our Regional HR Director, you'll play a pivotal role in strengthening our Build Winning Teams philosophy-ensuring our people feel valued, supported, and empowered to deliver excellence every day. This is more than a leadership role; it's a chance to elevate an entire team and shape the future of our organization. POSITION SUMMARY At Michael Foods, Inc., we are First in Food because we Build Winning Teams. We're looking for a dynamic Regional HR Director who is passionate about elevating people, supporting leaders, and strengthening a culture built on safety, quality, and collaboration. In this role, you will serve as a strategic HR partner and advisor, driving business results through innovative people practices. You'll play a critical role in shaping our talent strategy, mentoring HR leaders, and ensuring our teams have the support they need to deliver on-time, in-full results for our customers. You will act as a trusted consultant to leaders, an advocate for employees, and a catalyst for positive change-anticipating workforce needs, guiding through evolving challenges, and ensuring HR solutions align with organizational goals. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Champion and strengthen our Build Winning Teams culture by leveraging tools across compensation, talent acquisition, legal, performance, and talent management to foster high collaboration and engagement. Mentor HR professionals across the region to become strong, strategic business partners. Partner with the Director of Talent Management to support career development, including goal-setting, career tracks, and learning programs. Lead the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and programs that support key HR initiatives such as hourly recruitment, retention strategies, compensation, employee safety, and communications. Build deep awareness of the talent pipeline to identify future leaders, anticipate talent gaps, and support internal mobility. Support succession planning, high-potential retention, and readiness development across the business. Serve as a business partner to Supply Chain/Operations and Corporate leaders on HR projects, processes, and employee relations matters. Collaborate closely with internal Post HR and PHI shared services to deliver efficient, integrated HR solutions. Drive a sense of urgency, transparency, and accountability in the execution of business plans. Ensure the right culture, processes, and metrics are in place to support consistent, high-quality results. Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across all levels of the organization. ACCOUNTABILITIES Talent attraction, retention, and development strategies Coaching and advising leaders Performance management and measurement Effective HR communication across the company HR involvement in acquisition evaluation, diligence, and integration within Supply Chain Strategic employee and labor relations initiatives Compliance with legal and regulatory HR requirements QualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Bachelor's degree required 7+ years of experience in a strategic HR leadership role, including experience in a manufacturing environment Prior experience in organizational design and workforce planning Ability to operate strategically while executing hands-on responsibilities Proven ability to translate company priorities into actionable HR strategies Experience working successfully within a matrixed organization Exceptional communication skills, able to clearly articulate ideas, concepts, and recommendations Strong project management skills, including M&A capabilities Financial acumen with the ability to conduct quantitative analysis and work confidently with financial data Ability to travel 50% of the time PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS Master's degree or MBA Employee relations or union negotiation experience Experience in food manufacturing The pay range for this position is $113,987 - $177,820 per year.

Created: 2026-03-04