Human Resources Director
Posted 17 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Human Resources Director, Food & Beverage”
BranchFactor Summary
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- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Remote
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyBusiness Administration, Human Resources (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Study levelMaster's
Certified Group is committed to partnering with customers to deliver innovative scientific solutions and expertise – So The World Can Trust In What It Consumes™. Our network of 30+ North American and European laboratories serves the food & beverage, dietary supplements, cosmetics, OTC, tobacco/nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.
Our Brands
Certified Group is comprised of a set of specialized brands that collectively deliver laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services across highly regulated industries:
- Certified Laboratories – Provides comprehensive analytical and microbiological testing, primarily supporting food, beverage, cosmetics, OTC, and dietary supplement industries.
- Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) – A leading network of ISO-accredited laboratories across North America, focused on food safety testing, operational support, and technical services for the food industry.
- Labstat – A global leader in contract research and testing for nicotine, tobacco, cannabis, hemp, and next-generation products, with deep expertise in analytical chemistry and toxicology.
- EAS Consulting Group – A regulatory consulting firm offering expert guidance, training, and auditing support across FDA, USDA, and other regulated sectors, powered by a large network of independent advisors.
- FSNS Certification & Audit – Provides accredited third-party auditing and certification services, including food safety, animal welfare, and GMP programs.
Position Summary
Certified Group is seeking an experienced and strategic Human Resources Director to serve as the senior HR leader supporting our Food & Beverage division, the company's largest business unit. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, this role partners closely with the President of Food & Beverage and operational leadership to develop and execute people strategies that drive business performance, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and operational excellence.
The HR Director serves as the senior HR leader for the division and a trusted advisor to executive leadership while providing day-to-day leadership for the HR function. This position oversees an HR Business Partner and is responsible for building a high-performing HR team that supports approximately 900 employees across multiple locations. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable influencing executive strategy, leading change, coaching leaders, managing complex employee relations matters, and driving execution across all areas of human resources.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR Leadership
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Serve as the primary strategic HR partner and trusted advisor to the President of the Food & Beverage division and senior Operations leaders.