VP of Employee Services

Job SummaryThe Vice President of Employee Services is responsible for leading a dynamic Employee Services team in supporting over 8,000 dedicated employees. The Employee Services team is comprised of over 50 employees supporting 4 internal divisions: Employee Experience, Employee Relations (Compliance), Compensation and Benefits, and Training and Development. This role is responsible for creating a distinct Employee Services strategy that reflects the Company’s unique history of people managers taking a more active role in traditional human resources functions.ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic leadership to the Employee Services function, including recruitment, employee experience, learning and development, benefits, compensation, employee relations, compliance, and payroll.Foster a culture of curiosity, learning, and coaching by building and scaling development programs that align with Company values.Work collaboratively with senior leaders across the organization to foster a culture in which people feel engaged and inspired to achieve excellence and managers take a hands-on role in core processes.Ability to lead through change, scale and develop high-performing teams, and develop and implement strategy in a fast-paced environment.Remove roadblocks, align department strategy with broader business needs, and ensure systems and processes are efficient, scalable, and compliant.Optimize the Employee Services function, holding a high standard for commitment to support the Company’s growth by scaling impact among people managers disbursed throughout the Company.Analyze employment-related data to understand key organizational dynamics, monitor trends and issues and define and execute appropriate strategies.Lead benefits strategy, administration, and payroll operations.Partner with internal and external counsel on investigations, regulatory inquiries, workforce audits and to ensure compliance with multi-state labor and employment laws, wage and hour regulations, OSHA, EEO, Workers’ Compensation, Benefits, 401(k), Safety, and industry-specific requirements.Physical RequirementsWork is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.Remote Work QualificationsAccess to a reliable and secure high-speed internet connection. Cable or fiber internet connections (at least 75mbps download/10mbps upload) are preferred, as satellite connections often cannot support the technologies used to perform day-to-day tasks.Access to a home router and modem.A dedicated home office space that is noise- and distraction-free. The space should have strong wireless connection or a wired Ethernet connection (wired connection is preferred, if possible).A valid, physical address (apartment, suite, etc.). PO Boxes are not supported, as a physical address is required for you to receive your computer equipment.The desire and ability to work and communicate with other team members via chat, webcam, etc.Legal residents of one of the following states: (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, or WY). H-1B Visa Sponsorship Not Available, W2 only.Experience7-10 years of related experienceEducationThis role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.Desired Traits & SkillsSelf-Assured and humble leadership style with a passion for team development and cultural impact.Consensus-building and decision-making skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and complex issues.Ability to build trust and respect across all levels of the organization.Excellent interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills with the ability to influence at all levels.Model strong mentorship across all levels.Company OverviewA rapidly growing, multi-divisional company headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with services supporting all of Clark’s distribution methods in the food service industry.BenefitsMedicalVisionDentalPTOPaid Maternity LeavePaid Parental LeaveLife InsuranceDisabilityDependent Care FSA401(k) matchingEmployee Assistance ProgramWellness IncentivesCompany DiscountsAT&T & Verizon DiscountBonus OpportunitiesAccident InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceAdoption AssistanceAvailable at HQ Locations OnlyOn-Site Fitness CentersDog-friendly Offices