VP of Experience (HR) (Project Management)

VP of Experience*

*Honestly, we arent big on titles. Yes sometimes we need them for clarity (especially externally) but our roles are defined by our commitments and actions towards others, guided by listening in to our individual calling and where the organization needs us. So use this as reference and feel free to call yourself what fits best!

At Arcadia, our business is people. Yes, what we do is manufacture and distribute to customers across the beverage industry. Our calling however is in our purpose, To Embrace Our Shared Humanity in Each Moment is a recognition that our bigger impact on the world through business is how we treat each other. The way we treat each other as humans, and by extension the entire world around us, is incredibly powerful and traditionally underserved. By being human and inviting all of what that means into the workplace, we can prove that this model works in business - setting a standard for how humans interact and work together, snowballing and amplifying impact to the rest of the world. When we prove that by starting with people and a respect of their humanity businesses can have success - and even more so than traditional ways of management - we inspire new ways of business, create better experiences and ultimately teach the world how to cooperate and see the humanness in all of us. We set the tone for generations to come.

So, if the above resonates with you, you have experience in organizational people/human systems and you are passionate about using that skill to explore and deliver on the long-term inherent promises we make to all stakeholders, this job has that and more. As we bring next generation thinking to our people systems while listening to our shared purpose to align solutions, there are endless opportunities at Arcadia to be a part of value creation that goes beyond just what we do.

In this role, you will get to:

• Work as an integral member of the leadership team to understand and live out and implement our shared purpose and values. Think: cultural guru and guide!
• Operate in a cross functional support role to other areas of the organization; listening and providing guidance and leadership where called upon.
• Support all people systems including: talent development, company policies, associate services and compliance, compensation, performance/feedback, personnel relations, health and wellness, benefits, training, safety, etc.
• Lead the process of recruiting, interviewing and selecting new talent.
• Conduct/manage new associate orientation in psychologically safe and fun way.
• Administer benefits programs such as life, health, and dental insurance, retirement plans, vacation, sick leave, health and wellness, employee assistance, etc.
• Perform engagement surveys and other forms of company-wide communication.
• Manage the planning and hosting of organization events.
• Manage incentive programs, prioritizing the living of values through forms of additional compensation to elevate a culture of recognition and gratitude.
• Lead efforts in DEI, including company-wide communication, community partnerships and metric reporting.
• Manage contract services with outside suppliers such as temporary employee firms, recruiters, compliance and legal advisement, etc.
• Consult with compliance and legal counsel to ensure that policies, practices, etc. comply with federal and state law.
• Analyze annual wage data to advise management of current competitive compensation.
• Study legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends.
• Maintenance of day-to-day people and personnel operations opportunities, issues, concerns, etc.
• Manage payroll processing and reporting duties/team.

More About You:

• Be who you are each day committing to a safe, vulnerable, and transparent environment.
• Passion in being a student of people, a student of our business and a student of our industry.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor, embracing a learning and development team-based environment, regardless of role.
• Self-starter with strong prioritization and finishing skills; comfort in change as a state of being.
• Exhibit exceptional soft skills and team-oriented communication skills with the ability to effectively work with a wide variety of people and roles.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Continuing education degree or certification in Human Resources, Business Management, Organizational Leadership, Social Work or similar preferred.
• Self-funded insurance experience a plus.
• Experience with payroll processing systems and HR compliance programs.
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Arden, NC

More About Arcadia:
At Arcadia, we are committed to an open and transparent environment where we as humans can bring our whole self to the workplace. By living our values sets, we are motivated to by a common principle of business as a driving force for good.