Deputy Director Workforce Development Jobs in Minnesota

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.

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.

Build Winning Teams. Shape the Future of Work.

At Michael Foods, we are First in Food because we Build Winning Teams. As a leader in the food manufacturing industry, we believe our success begins with our people. We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and influential Senior Director, Human Resources to help shape the future of our workforce and drive business success across our organization.

This is a unique opportunity for a senior HR leader who thrives in complex environments, enjoys solving challenging people and organizational issues, and has a passion for building high-performing teams. You will partner closely with executive leadership to develop and execute people strategies that support growth, enhance employee engagement and retention, and strengthen organizational capability.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in employee relations, workplace investigations, leadership development, talent strategy, organizational effectiveness, and change leadership while balancing business needs with a strong commitment to employee experience.

Position Summary

The Senior Director, Human Resources serves as a key member of the HR leadership team and strategic partner to senior executives across Michael Foods. This role is responsible for leading enterprise-wide initiatives that strengthen employee relations, talent development, leadership capability, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and HR governance.

As a trusted advisor, you will influence business decisions, coach leaders through complex organizational challenges, and develop innovative people solutions that drive performance, engagement, retention, and long-term business growth.

What You'll Do

Oversee Employee Relations & Workplace Investigations

• Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert for employee relations, workplace investigations, employment practices, and HR compliance.
• Provide strategic consultation and guidance to leaders on employee relations matters, performance management, conflict resolution, and corrective action.
• Partner closely with Legal and other stakeholders to manage sensitive employment matters and mitigate organizational risk.
• Identify trends and root causes behind employee relations issues and implement proactive strategies that strengthen culture and reduce recurring concerns.
• Establish and maintain consistent HR practices, policies, and governance standards across the organization.

Drive Strategic HR Transformation & Enterprise Programs

• Lead enterprise HR initiatives that enhance employee engagement, retention, organizational capability, and workforce readiness.
• Champion continuous improvement efforts that strengthen HR service delivery, governance, and operational excellence.
• Partner with leaders to embed Michael Foods' Build Winning Teams philosophy throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Lead innovation efforts, including adoption of AI-enabled HR solutions that improve productivity, employee experiences, workforce insights, and business outcomes.

Advance Leadership Development & Organizational Capability

• Lead the team to provide strategic leadership for learning and development, succession planning, workforce development, and leadership effectiveness programs.
• Identify organizational capability gaps and develop targeted development strategies.
• Partner with leaders to build leadership pipelines and strengthen succession readiness.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, growth, and career development.
• Lead workforce planning efforts that support current and future organizational needs.

Serve as a Strategic HR Business Partner

• Partner with senior leaders to develop workforce strategies that support business objectives and organizational growth.
• Drive talent management, succession planning, organization design, and change management initiatives.
• Support employee engagement, retention, and performance improvement efforts across multiple business functions.
• Collaborate with Operations HR leaders to ensure alignment and execution of enterprise HR strategies throughout the organization.
• Anticipate workforce trends and develop proactive solutions that address evolving business needs.

Influence Talent Strategy

• Provide strategic oversight and direction for enterprise talent acquisition initiatives.
• Lead recruiting leadership to strengthen workforce planning, talent pipelines, and hiring strategies.
• Support executive recruitment, succession planning, and leadership talent development.
• Continuously evaluate and improve recruiting effectiveness and candidate attraction strategies.

Leadership Expectations

As a senior leader, you will:

• Champion Michael Foods' Build Winning Teams culture.
• Develop strong partnerships with executive leaders and key stakeholders across the organization.
• Influence organizational decisions through strategic HR counsel and data-driven recommendations.
• Build and develop future HR leaders.
• Foster collaboration across HR Centers of Excellence and Shared Services teams.
• Lead people-related aspects of organizational transformations, integrations, restructuring efforts, and growth initiatives.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will:

• Strengthen employee engagement, retention, and leadership effectiveness across the organization.
• Build scalable HR practices and governance that support business growth.
• Reduce organizational risk through effective employee relations and compliance strategies.
• Improve workforce capability through leadership development and succession planning.
• Drive measurable improvements in talent attraction, retention, and organizational performance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and influential partner to executive leadership.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, workplace investigations, and employment practices.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Experience supporting both corporate functions and multi-site operations.
• Proven ability to influence and coach senior leaders in complex organizations.
• Experience leading organizational design, change management, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and decision-making capabilities.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel as business needs require.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent HR certification.
• Experience within food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, or industrial environments.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, integrations, or large-scale organizational transformations.

Why Michael Foods?

At Michael Foods, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of employees and the success of our business. You'll work alongside talented leaders, help shape enterprise people strategies, and contribute to a culture where employees can grow, contribute, and succeed.

If you're a strategic HR leader who is passionate about building winning teams, developing people, and driving business results, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us continue to be First in Food because we Build Winning Teams. #firstinfood

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, workplace investigations, and employment practices.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Experience supporting both corporate functions and multi-site operations.
• Proven ability to influence and coach senior leaders in complex organizations.
• Experience leading organizational design, change management, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and decision-making capabilities.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel as business needs require.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent HR certification.
• Experience within food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, or industrial environments.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, integrations, or large-scale organizational transformations.

Why Michael Foods?

At Michael Foods, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of employees and the success of our business. You'll work alongside talented leaders, help shape enterprise people strategies, and contribute to a culture where employees can grow, contribute, and succeed.

If you're a strategic HR leader who is passionate about building winning teams, developing people, and driving business results, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us continue to be First in Food because we Build Winning Teams. #firstinfood