The Senior Vice President of Human Resources will report to the CHRO and serve as a key strategic partner and leader, overseeing HR functions across multiple large business operations. This individual will be a culture champion and operational expert, driving human resources initiatives that support organizational core values and strategic objectives. The VP will lead a team of HR professionals to ensure the effective execution of HR strategies, including employee relations, performance management, and talent development with the goal of fostering a safe, engaged, and highly productive workforce while upholding the organization's commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
Core Responsibilities:
Culture & Values Leadership Actively promote and embed organizational core values into all HR practices and employee interactions, serving as a leader who models these values daily. Ensure integration of core values into recruitment, orientation, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and succession planning processes across all business operations.
Strategic HR Development & Execution:
Work in partnership with business executive leadership to understand all facets of operations and create comprehensive HR plans and talent strategies that support business objectives, emphasizing continuous improvement and operational efficiency. Provide leadership and thought partnership to business leaders, helping develop human capital plans aligned with business strategy. Anticipate market changes, envision future needs, and establish strategic people priorities across operations. Conduct workforce analyses to identify current and future skills needs, aligning HR initiatives with strategic business goals.
Talent Management & Organizational Development:
In partnership with the broader HR organization, lead organizational design efforts to optimize structure and roles for efficiency across all operations. Implement a performance management system that promotes a culture of accountability and continuous feedback through coaching, mentoring, and performance reviews. Coach and mentor leaders to enhance their leadership capabilities. Design and implement succession planning processes to ensure critical roles are adequately staffed and talent identified for future needs.
Employee Relations & Engagement:
Foster engagement and culture by actively promoting safe, inclusive, and high-performing workplaces across all business sites. Reduce turnover and increase retention through programs designed to enhance the workforce. Develop positive employee relations strategies to maintain high engagement and address employee concerns proactively. Partner with business leadership to create communication strategies that promote transparency and trust.
Operational Excellence & Compliance:
Work directly with business leaders to enhance operational excellence through improved processes and HR service delivery. Drive execution and continuously improve core people processes across all operations. Provide communication strategy and change management to help employees understand and appreciate strategic and operational changes. Audit, maintain, and ensure compliance in people processes, including timekeeping, safety protocols, and employment law.
Additional Responsibilities:
Make employment decisions and/or recommendations on hiring, improvement plans, transfers, promotions, corrective actions, terminations, pay adjustments, etc. Coordinate and manage HR team members across business sites to meet operational goals. Recommend, plan, and/or implement employee training and skill development activities. Audit and maintain accurate employee records across all sites. Manage resources to optimize equipment, facilities, employees, methods, and materials. Actively lead and participate in departmental meetings, trainings, and ongoing education in Human Resources. Lead and assist in special projects as requested.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field required
Master's degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent work experience preferred
Experience
20+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience, with at least 5-7 years in a senior leadership role supporting multi-site operations
10+ years of experience in the Manufacturing industry
Demonstrated experience leading a large HR team and managing employee relations in complex, multi-function environments
Demonstrated success implementing strategic HR initiatives in large, geographically dispersed organizations
Licenses or Certifications
HR Certification through SHRM or similar organization preferred
Continuous improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma Certification preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strategic and operational human resources knowledge specific to complex, multi-site environments
Strategic and operational business knowledge and understanding of core processes
Employment law and compliance knowledge
HRIS systems and data analytics knowledge
Continuous improvement, Lean, and Six Sigma knowledge preferred
Strategic Planning Models and execution capabilities
Leadership and Organizational Development best practices and assessment tools
Work process improvement and operational efficiency methods
Culture and change management expertise
Strong communication and change-management skills
Strategic planning and execution skills through various business functions
Demonstrated leadership and collaboration across multiple operations
Ability to perform under strong demands in a fast-paced environment
Substantial business acumen and clear understanding of the link between talent, HR initiatives, and business strategy
Ability to recognize trends and develop data-driven recommendations
Ability to engage, inspire, and influence people
Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR technologies
Strong attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills
Schedule Expectations
Frequent travel required to all business sites and facilities
Flexible and willing to work extended hours when necessary to meet business needs
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