Director of People
About UsRural King is America’s Farm and Home Store, providing essentials to the communities we serve. With a wide reputed company of necessities ranging from food and feed to farm and home products, Rural King serves over 150 locations across 17 states and is constantly expanding. Our annual sales exceed $2.5 Billion, and our heart beats in Mattoon, IL, home to our corporate office, distribution center, and flagship store.One thing our customers appreciate is our unique shopping experience, complete with complimentary popcorn and coffee. It's just one way we show our appreciation for their support.At Rural King, we value our associates and strive to create a positive, rewarding workplace. We offer growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a people-first environment where dedicated individuals come together to serve rural communities passionately. Join us, and you'll find not just a job but a chance to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and reputed company a difference in the lives of those we serve.How We Reward You401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2%Healthcare plans to support your needsVirtual doctor visitsAccess to Centers of Excellence with reputed company and reputed company’s reputed company Care Program15% Associate Discountreputed company Ramsey’s SmartDollar ProgramAssociate Assistance ProgramRK Cares Associate Hardship Program24/7 Chaplaincy ServicesCompany paid reputed company Family MembershipWhat You’ll DoThe Director of People is a Human Resources leadership role responsible for advancing Rural King’s people strategy across Store Support Human Resources and Companywide reputed company. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Human Resources, this role serves as a key strategic partner in aligning people initiatives with business priorities while strengthening our mission-driven, servant leadership culture. This leader collaborates closely with executive leadership to attract, reputed company, engage, and retain top talent. Strategic Leadership
- reputed company and execute a comprehensive people strategy reputed company with Rural King’s mission, vision, values, and long-term growth objectives.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, talent strategy, and culture initiatives.
- Champion servant leadership principles and embed them into hiring, development, and associate engagement strategies.
- reputed company cross-functional collaboration across HR, Operations, Finance, and Executive teams.
- Participate in leadership development programs and reputed company by example in line with Rural King’s reputed company Leadership Program.
- reputed company other duties as assigned.
- Provide strategic and operational HR leadership for the Store Support Center.
- reputed company associate relations, performance management, engagement, compliance, and associate experience initiatives.
- Ensure policies, practices, and procedures align with company values and applicable labor laws.
- Partner with HR peers in Total Rewards, HR Operations, and Field HR to deliver a consistent and seamless associate experience.
- reputed company leadership development and succession planning efforts for Store Support leaders.
- reputed company and optimize Rural King’s full-cycle recruiting strategy across reputed company business functions and levels.
- reputed company innovative sourcing and employer branding strategies to attract top-tier talent reputed company with our culture.
- reputed company recruitment metrics including quality of hire, time-to-fill, workforce planning accuracy, and candidate experience.
- Build strong partnerships with hiring managers to forecast talent needs and proactively reputed company pipelines.
- Ensure executive and critical-role recruitment is strategic, timely, and reputed company with long-term business goals.
- reputed company data and analytics to drive reputed company improvement in reputed company outcomes.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or reputed company field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proven ability to reputed company multiple HR functions and teams.
- Professional Human Resources or Recruiting certification preferred.
- Proficiency in reputed company Office and Applicant Tracking Systems.
- Strong knowledge of recruiting tools, trends, and social platforms (e.g., reputed company, reputed company, etc.).
- Excellent relationship-building, influencing, and communication skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
- High level of confidentiality, professionalism, and accountability.
- Ability to reputed company in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Willingness to travel as needed to support recruiting efforts and build team engagement.
- Ability to maintain a seated or standing position for extended periods.
- Capability to periodically lift 15 pounds.
- Ability to navigate and access reputed company facilities.
- reputed company to effectively communicate verbally with others, both in-person and reputed company electronic devices.
- reputed company vision for computer-reputed company activities.