Executive Partner

Executive Partner

Location - Low Hybrid

This is a hybrid role, which means that you will have the flexibility to work both onsite and at a distance. You will collaborate onsite at our Cashton, WI office for 3-5 days per week, and the rest of the time you can choose to work remotely or onsite.

Employee Type - Salaried

Bonus - This position is eligible for a 15% annual incentive bonus based on cooperative and individual performance.

Safety Sensitive - No

If a company is going to make a difference in today's world, it's going to have to think differently. At Organic Valley, our philosophy and decisions are based on the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth. We're a mission-driven cooperative, owned by family farmers, and we've been leaders in organic agriculture from the very beginning. Once pioneers of organic agriculture, we're now an established leader. Organic is all we do. We are driven by our mission to promote regional farm diversity and economic stability by the means of organic agricultural methods and the sale of certified organic products.

Summary of Role

The Executive Partner functions within the senior level within the organization and works closely with specific Executive Officers to drive and deliver results in support of strategic priorities, enterprise-wide initiatives, and department operations. This role supports strategic initiative processes that require strong business acumen, cross-functional collaboration, senior leader partnership, and engagement across all employee levels. The Executive Partner may also support work connected to the CROPP Board of Directors from time to time, including coordination, preparation, communication, and follow-through related to executive and governance priorities. Success in this role requires emotional intelligence, sound judgment, confidentiality, and the ability to influence without authority to create alignment and advance organizational outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Executive Strategy & Business Performance - 40% of time

o Facilitate the planning, prioritization, and execution of strategic initiatives and executive priorities.

o Ensure organizational goals, key objectives, and business priorities are aligned and effectively executed.

o Analyze and synthesize information, identify risks and opportunities, and develop recommendations to support executive decision-making.

o Partner with Executives and senior leaders to drive process improvements and organizational effectiveness.

o Monitor business priorities and information flow to ensure appropriate executive engagement and timely decisions.

o Leverage expertise to identify challenges, recommend solutions, and support continuous improvement.

• Cross-Functional Leadership, Collaboration & Organizational Alignment - 30% of time

o Build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders to advance strategic priorities and organizational objectives.

o Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and alignment to drive effective execution and business results.

o Promote adherence to organizational values, policies, and operational practices.

o Anticipate challenges, remove barriers, and implement solutions to support organizational effectiveness.

o Drive results through influence, collaboration, and accountability.

• Executive Operations, Communications & Meeting Management - 30% of time

o Prepares and reviews confidential reports, communications, presentations, analyses, briefs, contracts, and correspondence for Executive Officers.

o Plans, facilitates, and drives effective meetings to support strategic planning, decision-making, and accountability.

o Coordinates and manages large department events and cross-functional processes as needed.

o Maintains strict confidentiality while exercising diplomacy and sound judgment in sensitive situations.

o Ensures continuity, follow-through, and execution of executive and departmental priorities.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts research and compiles summaries on a wide range of topics as needed.
• Actively participates in other special projects and cross functional teams as needed and as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred; 5+ years of relevant experience required.
• Understanding of cooperative principles and CROPP's mission preferred.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to translate executive vision into clear communications for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build credibility, trust, and influence while fostering strong relationships across leaders, teams, functions, and external partners.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, shifting demands, and complex workloads in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
• Skilled in collaboration, problem-solving, sound judgment, and independent decision-making.
• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information with professionalism, discretion, and executive presence.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

Base salary wage range: $80,641.60 per year - $100,817.60 per year

This salary wage range is exclusive of fringe benefits. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary bonuses. If you are hired at CROPP, your final base salary wage compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience. Additionally, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that entry-level candidates to this role should expect to be at the lower end of the salary wage range and hiring at the maximum of the salary wage range is not typical.

Benefits

We believe when our people are strong, our mission is strong. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive and holistic Total Rewards package meant to strengthen employees' and their family''s total wellbeing. Here are some of the great benefits offered:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)
• Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Time Off - 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will.
• 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave - For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
• Vision & Dental Insurance - Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
• 401k - We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee's contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
• Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
• Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Free onsite fitness centers available 24/7
• Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
• Financial advisors and seminars
• Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account
• Flexible Scheduling
• On-site all-organic cafeterias