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We're seeking a dynamic Human Resources Manager to serve as a strategic partner to our Food Division leadership team. In this high-impact role, you'll shape the employee experience, drive organizational effectiveness, and influence business outcomes through people strategies. This is more than an HR roleyou'll be a trusted advisor, change agent, and advocate for a thriving workplace culture, helping leaders and our ~280 employees perform at their best.

Strategic Business Partnership

• Serve as a key advisor to leadership, delivering practical, business-aligned HR solutions
• Drive initiatives that enhance employee engagement, retention, and overall experience
• Use people data and analytics to provide insights and inform decision-making
• Own the full talent lifecyclefrom recruitment strategy to onboarding excellence
• Build strong talent pipelines through innovative and digital recruiting approaches
• Identify and champion development opportunities to grow talent and leadership capability
• Support and lead change management initiatives that enable organizational transformation
• Promote and embed diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into all HR practices

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Serve as a trusted resource for resolving complex employee relations matters with professionalism and fairness
• Provide coaching and guidance on performance management, career development, and employee growth
• Foster a positive, high-performing culture rooted in trust, accountability, and engagement
• Lead investigations and conflict resolution efforts with objectivity and care
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws while minimizing organizational risk
• Champion a safe, inclusive workplace aligned with all regulatory and company standards

What You Bring

• Strong expertise across core HR disciplines, including employee relations, performance management, compensation, and organizational development
• Business acumen and the ability to connect HR strategies to measurable outcomes
• Confidence using data to tell a story and influence decisions
• Experience driving change and leading through transformation
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to build trust across all levels
• Integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or HR-focused coursework preferred
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibilities
• 3+ years of experience leading or mentoring HR team members
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification required
• Experience with HR systems (HRIS, ATS, LMS, performance tools)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
• Experience with digital recruiting tools and social media sourcing
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Experience navigating complex employee relations and organizational challenges

Why Join Us? Why Ben E. Keith?

• Competitive salary + bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits medical, dental, vision, 401k
• Stable, family-owned company with 120 years behind it
• High-visibility role with an opportunity to make a real impact on our growth through people

More about Ben E. Keith, Albuquerque, NM

The Albuquerque Division of Ben E. Keith was founded in 1991 and has been operating out of our Broadway location since 1999. Our new site, which quadruples the size of our previous square footage, is 272,572 square feet, with extra space to allow us to expand our warehouse when needed. The new facility has 40 total dock doors to speed up loading and unloading trucks, for quicker turns and increased ability to serve our customers quickly. It includes the latest innovative features such as Dematic Multi-Shuttles, which will allow us to stock over 12,500 unique items. We also have state-of-the-art refrigeration and security systems, LED lighting, a modern test kitchen, and training center. Ben E. Keith Foods is honored to have the opportunity to serve the communities of the Southwest and support the rich culinary traditions so unique to this part of the country.

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

401K with matching contribution

Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid)

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Educational Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and holidays

Employee Credit Union

We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.

Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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