- Senior
- Ufficio in Salt Lake City
Position Overview
Freezing Point is the fastest growing frozen beverage company in the US, and the maker of Frazil, 100% Juice Frazil, Frazil Energy, and Café Tango! Our HR team plays a critical role in fostering the high-performance, people-first culture that fuels our growth and defines how we work.
As we continue to expand, we’re seeking a Director of Human Resources who brings both strategic perspective and hands-on leadership. This is an opportunity to continue to shape and scale the HR function within a fast-moving, growth-oriented organization. The ideal candidate is an experienced HR leader who enjoys building systems, developing teams, and creating structures that support long-term success.
Frazil’s HR Director will serve as both a strategic partner to the executive team and a day-to-day leader, overseeing a team of five HR and administrative professionals. You’ll support organizational design, strengthen leadership capability, and ensure smooth, compliant HR operations across all business units.
This role is designed for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution — a leader who can build, refine, and elevate the people function as Frazil enters its next stage of growth.
Key Responsibilities
What you’ll do as a key member of the senior leadership team:
Operational & Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5 HR and administrative professionals.
- Oversee daily HR operations, including onboarding, employee relations, payroll, benefits, compliance, and leave management.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for complex HR issues and partner with leaders on employee relations and organizational decisions.
Strategic People Leadership
- Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team on organizational design, leadership capability, and workforce strategy.
- Translate business goals into people strategies that drive performance, engagement, and retention of high performers.
- Build scalable, tech-enabled HR systems and processes to support a growing, data-driven organization.
Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning
- Oversee the full talent lifecycle — workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, career development, and retention.
- Design competency-based frameworks to support fair pay, career growth, and internal employee mobility.
- Partner with Finance to align headcount, labor costs, and performance metrics with business goals.
- Monitor and report on workforce analytics (e.g., revenue per employee, turnover, internal fill rates).
Performance & Feedback Culture
- Lead performance management programs, including Weekly10, 30/60/90-day review, and state of the workforce assessment cycles.
- Champion a feedback culture grounded in radical candor, accountability, and growth.
- Use data and calibration tools (such as 9-box) to ensure strategic leadership focus and consistency in evaluations.
Total Rewards & Compensation
- Oversee compensation strategy, ensuring both market competitiveness and internal equity throughout the organization.
- Manage payroll and benefits programs, including vendor management, package design, and partnering with Finance to optimize total labor costs.
- Evolve rewards and recognition programs that enhance engagement and retention.
Culture, Change, & Leadership Development
- Champion Frazil’s culture of authenticity, innovation, and high performance.
- Drive leadership development initiatives across four pillars:
- Delivering Results
- Leading Change & Culture
- Performance Management
- Core Professional Capabilities
HR Innovation & Technology
- Implement and optimize HR technology, automation, and analytics to improve decision-making and employee experience.
- Stay ahead of emerging trends in HR innovation, AI, and workforce analytics.
Compliance & Employee Relations
- Oversee compliance across multi-state operations, ensuring adherence to employment laws and regulations.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws and maintain policies that foster inclusivity and safety.
- Manage employee relations with fairness, discretion, and consistency.
- Develop and maintain policies, handbooks, and training that support a safe, inclusive, and compliant workplace.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Minimum Qualifications & Competencies:
- Master's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
- 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including 4+ years in HR leadership.
- Expert-level understanding of HR principles, compliance, and employment law.
- Proven ability to balance strategic planning with high-volume, hands-on execution.
Preferred Qualifications & Competencies:
- Experience in high-growth, multi-site operations. A plus if that experience is in manufacturing or distribution.
- Familiarity with Paychex, Smartsheet, and other HRIS platforms.
- SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification.
Required Soft Skills:
While specific industry experience is not necessary, the key skills and behaviors needed to succeed in this role include:
- You’re excited about joining a high-growth company and are happiest when operating in high-impact roles. You understand there will be ambiguity, and you’re naturally adaptable and open to pivoting without losing focus.
- You have a strong executive presence while remaining approachable (and fun!). You balance professional competence with warmth and personability. You are a clear, effective communicator at all levels of the organization from frontline to the highest levels of leadership.
- You are a master at difficult conversations. You have experience navigating feedback conversations in a way that is clear, yet supportive. You can hold the line but never lose sight of the person at the other end of each decision.
- You are passionate about HR. You know people are the magic behind the strategy and have a knack for motivating and engaging teams without sacrificing results.
- As an individual, you are a high-capacity performer capable of balancing the day-to-day reactivity of a support function without losing momentum on the big picture.
- As a leader, you leave your ego at the door. You are committed to the success of those around you and lead in a way that provides mentorship, direction, and clear expectations. You know that success is not finite and acts as a multiplier for everyone around you.
- You operate with extreme ownership and accountability. You take pride in your ability to deliver results and are self-aware, knowing when to ask for support.
- You have a passion for details. Your love for connecting with others does not diminish your administrative mastery. You have demonstrated the ability to handle “lots of little things” while maintaining accuracy and output. You thrive in the details but never lose sight of the big picture.
- You are data driven. Metrics are motivating, and you enjoy tracking and reporting on department initiatives. You don’t shy away from measuring program success and are capable of leveraging data to drive decisions and strategic direction.
- You are Tech-savvy. You’re fluent in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and are comfortable adopting new tools.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
- Fully onsite position in Salt Lake City, UT.
- Work is primarily done indoors and requires sitting for long periods.
- Frequent use of computers, including prolonged periods of screen time.
- Frequent communication with in writing, over the phone, and in person.
Why You’ll Love it Here:
At Freezing Point, you’ll join a team that genuinely loves what they do, and it shows. You’ll have the chance to build, shape, and scale the people foundation of a company that’s growing fast without losing its heart.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, flexible paid time off, and more. You’ll also enjoy access to our onsite gym, monthly company-wide lunches, and a culture that prioritizes connection, fun, and continuous improvement.
As our HR Director, you’ll be surrounded by strong partners and collaborative leaders who are invested in your success. You’ll have real growth opportunities and the freedom to innovate, create, and leave your mark on an organization where great ideas move fast, and every person’s contribution matters.
If you’re looking for a place where you can blend strategic impact with genuine human connection, this is it!
Benefits
Frazil provides a full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Voluntary & Supplemental Plans, 401k with Employer Match, PTO and Company Holidays.
