Director of HR - Farm Operations

Bowery Farming, the Modern Farming Company, was founded in 2015 with the belief that technology and human ingenuity can grow better food for a better future. Propelled by its proprietary software system, the BoweryOS, Bowery builds smart indoor vertical farms that deliver a wide variety of Protected Produce — in little time, near cities they serve, for a truly local approach. Bowery’s farms are growing the next generation of vibrant and flavorful produce. They’re 100 times more productive on the same footprint of land than traditional agriculture, and grow traceable pesticide-free produce – the purest, best expression of what produce is meant to be – with a fraction of the water and land. About The Role:Our People Operations team is growing and we’re looking to hire a Director of HR to oversee our Farm Operations team as we build and scale farms across the U.S. This role is both strategic and hands-on, as you’ll develop and implement HR plans, tools, and programs to ensure we provide the best employee experience. We have big growth plans and you’ll be joining our team as we think about scaling our people practices. You’ll have the opportunity to provide a blueprint for how HR can be successful and support our farms as we scale.

What You'll Do:

• Establish and build relationships with Operations leaders and Modern Farmers, providing guidance and direction for all HR needs
• Hire and lead a team of HR professionals
• Partner with Finance and Operations leaders to maintain organizational structure and hourly staffing levels to accomplish company goals and objectives through the labor planning process
• Support and drive performance planning including employee check-ins, communications, coaching, career development and individual development plans
• Analyze and identify trends and find solutions that will lead to increased farmer engagement and tenure
• Maintain compliance and understanding with federal and state regulations concerning employment practices
• Partner with our team of HR Business Partners to conduct internal investigations in response to employee concerns and drive to resolution
• Work cross-functionally with teams across Operations and other functions, as well as with key partners on the People team within HR, Talent Acquisition, People Systems and Employee Experience

Who You Are:

• An experienced HR professional who has worked with large, dispersed hourly populations (i.e. manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, etc.)
• A leader - you have managed, developed and engaged teams, and you love it
• A business partner - with strong business and financial acumen - you find the intersections between business & people strategy
• A program manager - able to juggle multiple projects with competing priorities and tight timelines
• A doer - you don’t wait, you go
• A collaborator - you enjoy working collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve goals
• An influencer - you are a credible expert in your space
• A clear and succinct communicator
• Process-focused - you enjoy creating and standardizing processes
• Excited to travel (this role will eventually involve >50% travel between HQ and various farms)

Who We Are:

• Bowery is a place where everyone is welcome, included, and empowered to reach their full potential
• We live our shared values every day in both big and small ways: opt-in, think wildly different, break barriers together & be kind to the core
• We are a mission-driven team of unconventional thinkers, problem-solvers, optimists and activators
• We share a passion for giving back more to the planet than we take, growing deliciously abundant food without abundant harm
• We are excited to hear from you!

The largest vertical farming company in the U.S., Bowery’s produce is available in almost 800 grocery stores and via e-commerce platforms serving the Tri-state and Mid-Atlantic region, including Amazon Fresh, Albertsons, Giant Food, Hungryroot, Walmart, Weis, Whole Foods Market, and specialty grocers. Based in New York City, Bowery has raised more than $172.5 million from leading investors, including Temasek and GV (formerly Google Ventures), General Catalyst, GGV Capital, First Round Capital, Henry Kravis, Jeff Wilke, and Dara Khosrowshahi, as well as some of the foremost thought leaders in food, including Tom Colicchio, José Andres, and David Barber of Blue Hill.