HEAD OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT - JBS USA

Head of Learning & Development

The Head of Learning & Development for Pilgrim’s will be based onsite at our Corporate Office in Greeley, CO.   In partnership with the JBS USA team, the Head of Learning & Development will supervise and lead Pilgrim’s Learning & Development Managers and Mid-Level Managers as they deploy aligned behavioral and technical training programs across all Pilgrim’s US locations. This position will report to the Head of Human Resources for Pilgrim’s.  Estimated travel will be approximately twenty-five percent (25%).

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the strategic development, coordination, and management of all training and development programs for Pilgrim’s
• Ownership of the Pilgrim’s internship, trainee, and supervisor development programs
• Ownership of the People First and Mid-Level Management Programs within Pilgrim’s
• Assess development needs of the business and arrange suitable training solutions for team members
• Creatively design and implement effective methods to communicate training and education opportunities for employees
• Manage performance reviews, talent discussions, and succession planning
• Track progress and measure ROI of training initiatives; make adjustments and modify training where necessary
• Creation and facilitation of development modules
• Manage the annual performance cycle
• Assist campus recruiting teams at university events when necessary
• Through the BU Training Managers in their assigned area, oversee and ensure the communication, coordination, and execution of PPC strategies and business unit/facility tactical initiatives
• Provide focus, accountability and drive ownership for key performance indicators (overall performance management)
• Oversee the development of the overall talent within Pilgrim’s (skills and people gaps)
• Oversee the company new hire onboarding program
• Other duties as assigned

Performance Indicators:

• Retention (production/maintenance and management)
• Percent of standard crewing
• Absenteeism
• No regulatory agency negative findings
• In non-union facilities, maintain union free status
• Talent Management
  • Completion of designated training modules
  • Maximizing the fulfillment of all designated feeder programs (Interns, Trainees, etc.)
  • Identification and execution of succession planning

Basic Qualifications:

• Five to seven years’ experience in HR management or supervision required
• Multi-site responsibility preferred
• Internal experience with Pilgrim's or JBS strongly preferred
• Prior experience in learning and development and program management preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organizational and problem solving skills
• Excellent technical skills (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and HR-SAP)
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $118,000 - $144,000;
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled. 

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About Us: Pilgrim’s is the second largest chicken producer in the world, with operations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Mexico and the U.K. Pilgrim’s processes, prepares, packages and delivers fresh, further-processed and value-added poultry products for sale to customers in more than 100 countries, employs more than 50,000 people and contracts with more than 5,200 family farmers. Pilgrim’s is headquartered in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, at the JBS USA corporate office where our 1,200 employees enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the bet products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

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