VP Human Resources
On-siteAustin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead employee and labor relations strategy, conduct complex workplace investigations, and partner with operations leaders to resolve workforce concerns and support positive labor-management relationships. Build productive working relationships with union representatives, manage grievance processes, and drive preventive labor relations initiatives through culture audits and early grievance resolution. Oversee talent acquisition and development, manage leadership succession planning, and align workforce strategies with organizational growth objectives. Lead HR due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, support organizational restructuring, and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on workforce trends and employee relations issues. Travel regularly to multiple operating locations to engage with field operations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- 15–20+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, with a significant focus on Employee Relations
- Extensive experience working with unionized workforces and labor relations matters
- Demonstrated experience conducting complex workplace investigations personally
- Experience leading HR activities during mergers, acquisitions, and post-acquisition integrations
- Experience supporting large frontline labor populations in industries such as: Waste & Recycling, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas
- Experience supporting multi-site operations across multiple states
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
- Strong knowledge of employment law, labor law, and HR compliance
- Proven ability to build credibility with both executive leadership and frontline employees
- Travel is required to support multiple operating locations and workforce needs
- The role requires regular onsite presence and engagement with field operations
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.