Vice President of People Engagement

**FRONTIER COOPERATIVE** is an agriculture leader in Nebraska providing grain, agronomy, feed and energy products and services to our customers. At Frontier, we have a long-standing tradition of successful partnerships with our customers by managing our business with the highest integrity and quality while being responsible stewards in our communities.

Frontier is seeking a strategic, people centered leader to serve as our **Vice President of People Engagement**. Located at our Lincoln, NE office, this executive level role partners directly with the CEO and senior leadership team to shape and sustain a high performance culture grounded in teamwork, accountability, employee development, and exceptional customer service.

**Essential duties:**

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for all People Engagement services, policies, and programs in alignment with company goals and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with the CEO and senior leadership to drive organizational development, workforce planning, and succession strategy.
• Lead talent acquisition strategy and oversee recruitment, selection, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
• Direct Frontier University programs, leadership development curriculum, and employee training systems.
• Oversee company-wide performance management processes, including annual evaluations, goal setting, and leadership coaching.
• Manage complex employee relations matters, investigations, disciplinary processes, and external employment claims.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws, Department of Labor regulations, and internal policy standards.
• Provide oversight of payroll and benefits administration, including vendor review and selection, insurance program evaluation, and leadership of the annual open enrollment process.
• Maintain accurate job classifications, conduct job audits, and update job descriptions as organizational needs evolve.
• Lead H2A visa workforce programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, operational coordination, and employee support.
• Lead the management of workers’ compensation claims and short- and long-term leave programs, ensuring efficient case resolution and regulatory compliance.
• Supervise and develop the People Engagement team, fostering accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Champion a high-performance culture that promotes teamwork, employee engagement, leadership growth, and exceptional service.

**Job skills and requirements:**

• Proven executive-level HR leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Experience leading talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management programs.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor management teams.
• Experience overseeing payroll and benefits administration.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems, payroll platforms, LMS systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Exceptional communication skills in individual, small group, and large group settings.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conflict resolution abilities.
• High degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment.

**Benefits available to all full-time employees:**

• Cooperative retirement plan (PAYCHECK FOR LIFE)
• 401(K) retirement (traditional and Roth)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, plus other supplemental insurances available
• FSA/HSA spending accounts
• Vacation and sick leave
• Yearly uniform and boot allowances
• 360 wellness program with incentives
• Sign-on bonus and employee referral bonuses

And more!

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