Vice President, Human Resources

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Privately held, multi-site manufacturer with a North American footprint, located in Grant County, Indiana, is currently seeking a Vice President, Human Resources professional who is a visionary and results-oriented executive with proven track record of driving organizational excellence through strategic HR initiatives. This role allows you to leverage your extensive experience to implement best-in-class HR programs and initiatives.

The Vice President of Human Resources will be providing strategic direction and leadership in developing and executing HR initiatives that optimize our workforce, align with organizational objectives, and foster sustainable growth. You will be instrumental in implementing key areas of focus, including: HRIS implementation, cultural transformation initiatives and roll-out, organization development and performance management process implementation and utilization, internal coaching and consulting with internal stakeholders, strategies on hiring and developing people, nurturingand fostering the effective management of our most valuable asset - our people.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively participate in the business' strategic planning and proactively support the business direction through integrated human resource programs and initiatives. Develop and implement human resource policies, procedures, and programs to meet organizational needs and comply with all state, federal and local laws.

• Provides direction and leadership in the management of human resource strategies, initiatives, systems, programs, and practices. Responsible for all mandatory reporting, compliance activities, and community relations. Provides guidance and counsel to business unit staff and business managers regarding Human Resource practices, policy interpretation, problem resolution, and compliance with company philosophy and practices.
• Responsible for leading large-scale projects and creating new innovative solutions from a cultural transformation perspective. Builds and deploys culture creative solutions based on business needs. The individual will focus on cultivating and promoting our culture internally and externally, as well as helping to shape our vision with our existing and prospective team members.
• Analyze and measure current HRIS system, make recommendations to CEO on changes and upgrades. Responsible for implementation of any new systems and deployment across businesses.
• Drive the development and implementation of HR policies, practices, and initiatives that promote a culture of inclusivity, excellence, and continuous improvement compliant with applicable laws and regulations.
• Develop human resource planning models to identify competency, knowledge, and talent gaps. Lead talent management through proper succession planning programs for key contributor and management positions.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to design and implement strategic workforce planning initiatives, policies, procedures, and programs to attract and retain employees.
• Successful experience consulting and coaching leaders at all levels of the organization, including executive team and CEO; able to effectively build relationships by establishing trust, credibility and adding value quickly.
• Drives, influences, advises, and supports the cultural and people aspects of organizational change, structures, people processes and business improvement initiatives.
• Supports executives and directs HR teams on planning and communications related to change management and working through organizational design to drive role clarity at the individual and team level.
• Strives to maintain a mutually beneficial relationship with the union leadership and union members. In coordination with legal and subsidiary partnership, works to administer and resolve grievances and other labor charges, as well as provide strategic leadership in contract negotiations. Lead company-wide labor strategy relating to collective bargaining agreements.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business, Labor Relations. Master's degree or advanced HR certification preferred with at least 15 years of progressive HR management background. Experience in a manufacturing organization, multi-site company with a professional staff preferred. Other attributes include:

"Hands-on", action oriented, creative, and resourceful, firm but fair, and, most importantly, consistent. Does what's best for the company, not what's easy or popular.

• Comfortable with comparing the competitiveness of all programs and practices against similar companies, industries, and markets.
• Comfortable user of Microsoft Business Application software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Knowledgeable with using various HRIS software with multi-site manufacturing operations.
• The ability to navigate between strategic vision and hands-on tactical execution.
• Excellent business communication skills.
• A solid understanding of labor laws, regulations, and compliance.
• Ability to influence, coach, and build strong relationships and foster effective communication with both employees and the leadership team.
• Ability to lead change management initiatives to facilitate smooth transitions, ensuring employee engagement and organizational readiness.
• Strong financial acumen.

Work Environment:

Hybrid position, both in the corporate office (located 20 miles northwest of Muncie) and home office environment with frequent travel to subsidiary manufacturing sites, located across the US.

Travel upwards of 40% of the time.