Vice President, Human Resources
$220,000–$250,000 year
On-siteSaint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Build and execute a people strategy for manufacturing that supports business growth, operational performance, and continuous improvement. Advise senior leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, succession, and change leadership while balancing high-level strategy with practical management. Lead, coach, and develop site HR teams to improve capability and consistency, standardizing policies and using data-driven metrics to guide decisions. Partner with Operations to address labor market pressures and oversee hourly recruiting, onboarding, and retention across all facilities. Strengthen employee relations and lead complex investigations, while supporting labor relations including union avoidance and collective bargaining. This role requires 15+ years of progressive HR leadership in a manufacturing environment, with 50% travel to North American facilities. Reporting to the CHRO, the VP HR drives workforce stability and organizational excellence for Dessert Holdings' ten-site network of over 3,400 employees.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or related field
- 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
- 7+ years leading HR within a manufacturing, distribution, or other industrial environment
- Prior experience in a leading CPG or non-durable goods manufacturer
- Demonstrated experience leading multi-site, geographically dispersed HR organizations
- Experience partnering with senior executives and operational leadership teams
- Highly collaborative with non-hierarchical leadership skills across all levels and functions of an organization
- Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, labor strategy, organizational development, and talent management in both union and non-union environments
- M&A integration and change management experience in high-growth environments
- Ability to travel to and navigate manufacturing facilities within North America up to 50% of the time
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree
- Prior experience with executive compensation, benefits design/administration, and executive recruiting
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