Director, People & Culture

Welcome to Daiya Foods, where we are the creators of a revolutionary cheese alternative that tastes, shreds, melts and stretches like traditional cheese. Today, as plant-based food grows in popularity, that spirit of innovation continues to inspire our team. Our diverse portfolio of great tasting foods invites everyone to the table.

Our dedication to minimizing environmental impact extends across our operations. We operate in a manufacturing facility and office that is LEED certified, embodying our commitment to sustainability through the leadership in energy and environmental design principles.

Join our team of food-loving Daiyans, where our shared passion, vision, and ability to bring smiles to each other's faces fuel our journey of plant-based exploration.

The People & Culture (P&C) Director is a strategic partner and key leader within our P&C function, supporting both Corporate and Production teams. This role leads a team delivering day-to-day business partner support while also driving high-impact people initiatives across the employee lifecycle, including talent management, culture and engagement, compensation and benefits, learning and development, and more.

Operating at both a strategic and hands‑on level, the P&C Director acts as a trusted thought partner to business leaders, providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship to their team. They navigate complex people challenges with creativity, sound judgment, and a strong execution mindset, ensuring cohesive and high‑quality people practices across the organization.

This role reports to the Senior Director of P&C and works closely with the broader P&C team, as well as cross‑functionally with other departments.

This is a 14–16 month contract position covering a maternity leave.

• Lead and inspire a high‑performing P&C team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Set clear priorities, workflows, and standards to ensure responsive, consistent, high‑quality outcomes.
• Build team capability through coaching, mentorship, and professional development.
• Oversee HRIS processes and operational improvements to maintain efficiency and data integrity.

• Drive programs across talent management, compensation, benefits, and engagement to align with business goals.
• Help shape and evolve our Employee Value Proposition to attract, retain, and engage top talent.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and policies, providing guidance and mitigating risk.
• Deliver exceptional employee experiences from recruitment through offboarding, including performance, recognition, and development initiatives.
• Own and implement innovative P&C strategies that align with our organizational goals, making sure every step is practical and purposeful.
• Champion and drive employee engagement activities, both organizationally and functionally, to make sure our employees are connected, motivated and feel like they belong.

• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders, offering insights, coaching, and data‑driven recommendations.
• Identify talent risks and opportunities, co‑designing solutions that strengthen team performance and engagement.
• Support leaders through change, growth, and complex people initiatives.
• Facilitate leadership sessions, town halls, and cross‑functional projects to enhance alignment and leadership capability.

• Partner on strategic projects that advance organizational goals and foster inclusion, innovation, and learning.
• Support design and delivery of training for employees and managers to strengthen skills, career growth, and succession planning.
• Collaborate with leaders to implement strategies that attract, retain, engage, and motivate employees across the organization.

• 5 to 7 years’ experience of progressive HR experience with team leadership responsibilities.
• Experience advising and coaching people leaders up to Director and VP level.
• Experience supporting and executing on employee talent life cycles.
• The skills to collaborate strategically with cross‑functional partners in the…