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Director & HR Business Partner

Green Plains Inc.

The Role

Overview

Lead HR strategy, talent acquisition, and employee relations for Fluid Quip.

Key Responsibilities

  • talent acquisition
  • workforce planning
  • employee engagement
  • succession planning
  • data analytics
  • change management

Tasks

-Partner with leaders on organizational design and succession planning. -Train and support managers in effective interviewing and workforce planning practices. -Partner with legal as needed to address employment matters. -Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts to attract, hire, and retain top talent. -Promote organizational adaptability in a rapidly evolving industry. -Drive employee engagement programs and collect feedback to continuously improve culture. -Provide guidance on people-related decisions including organizational structure, performance, and employee engagement. -Build talent pipelines for critical roles and future workforce needs. -Foster a culture of continuous growth and professional development. -Support leaders in managing change and transformation initiatives. -Use data and insights to anticipate workforce trends and recommend proactive solutions. -Support leaders in setting clear expectations, driving accountability, and developing team performance. -Guide leaders in corrective actions while maintaining compliance with company policies and labor laws. -Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, aligning HR strategies with business goals. -Partner on learning and development initiatives that enhance skills and prepare employees for future roles. -Resolve employee concerns, mediate conflicts, and ensure a positive work environment.

Requirements

  • bachelor's
  • conflict resolution
  • communication
  • 10+ years
  • talent acquisition
  • data-driven

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field. -Skilled in conflict resolution, employee relations, and compliance. -Strong communication and influencing skills with all levels of the organization. -10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years as an HR Business Partner. -Proven success in leading talent acquisition and workforce planning. -Experience in engineering or agribusiness preferred. -Data-driven mindset with ability to translate insights into strategy. -Ability to travel up to 20% for business and recruitment needs.

The Company

About Green Plains Inc.

-Vertically integrated upstream and downstream, from corn trading to advanced processing. -Operates proprietary technologies for proteins, renewable corn oil, dextrose/glucose syrups, and biofuels. -Produces low-carbon dextrose and glucose using patented Clean Sugar Technology™ in Iowa. -Transforms a single kernel into multiple high-value ingredients, showcasing innovation in bio-industrial processes. -Business spans ethanol production, corn oil extraction, agribusiness, marketing, and distribution. -Anchored by Fluid Quip Technologies engineering.

Sector Specialisms

Agriculture

Renewable Energy

Biofuels

Biorefining

Livestock Feed

Aquaculture

Pet Food

Food and Beverage

Renewable Diesel

Sustainable Ingredients

Corn Procurement

Ethanol Production

Distillers Grains Processing

Corn Oil Production

Feedstock Supply

Energy Trading

Transportation and Logistics

Sustainability

High-Protein Ingredients

Security Clearance

-pre-employment drug screening and background check required.