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, productivity, accountability, retention, engagement, and continuous improvement. Advise senior leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, succession, performance management, and change leadership while balancing high-level strategic thinking with practical management to ensure swift execution. Lead, coach, and develop site HR teams to improve capability, consistency, and business impact across a 10-site North American network with over 3,400 employees. Standardize HR policies and processes, develop data-based metrics to guide workforce decisions, and partner with Operations to address labor market pressures and succession risks. Oversee hourly recruiting, onboarding, and retention strategies while strengthening employee relations and overseeing labor relations, including union avoidance and collective bargaining administration.
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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