Sr. Director, HRBP - Corporate Functions

About the position

The Senior Director, HR Business Partner – Corporate Functions leads the people strategy for Cox Farms’ corporate functions, serving as a strategic connector between enterprise priorities and operational execution. While the organization scales its field and farm operations, this role ensures that corporate teams — including Finance, IT, Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain — are aligned, supported, and equipped to enable growth across the business.

This leader brings a balance of strategic vision and hands-on execution, translating enterprise people strategy into effective, practical support for corporate leaders and their teams across the U.S. and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior strategic advisor to corporate functional leaders, aligning people strategies with business goals and operational needs
• Translate enterprise workforce and people strategy into actionable plans for corporate functions
• Act as a bridge between field/operational people priorities and corporate-based teams
• Lead and develop a team of HR Business Partners supporting corporate functions
• Drive consistency and alignment between corporate HRBP practices and the broader field HR model
• Establish clear standards, operating rhythms, and escalation pathways in partnership with the AVP
• Own workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategy for corporate teams
• Ensure corporate functions are structured for scalability and future growth
• Lead talent and succession planning efforts in alignment with enterprise priorities
• Champion an inclusive, mission-driven culture that promotes innovation, accountability, and collaboration
• Lead change management and communication efforts in support of business transformation
• Drive leadership capability and effectiveness across corporate leadership teams
• Ensure compliance with U.S. and Canadian employment regulations, internal policies, and risk management practices
• Partner with Legal, Payroll, and Compliance to ensure consistent and fair people practices
• Support investigation oversight and complex employee relations matters for corporate teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior HR Business Partner or HR leadership roles
• Experience supporting corporate or enterprise-scale organizations across multiple geographies
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and navigate highly matrixed organizations

Nice-to-haves

• Master’s degree or advanced HR certifications
• Experience in agriculture, food production, manufacturing, or high-growth operational environments
• Experience designing or evolving HR operating models across field and corporate environments