RHH202604

Vice President of Human Resources

Industrial Equipment Sales

THE COMPANY

Our client provides a diverse line of industrial equipment to support sewer, industrial, and environmental cleaning, oil and gas, electricity, infrastructure, and municipal equipment needs. With locations across North America, they have a large fleet and network with business lines including equipment sales, rentals, parts, tools, accessories, and services. In business for over 50 years, their company culture is fast paced, straightforward, entrepreneurial, and growth minded. They have a commitment to accountability, strong ethics and standards, a “do what it takes” mentality, and a drive to build exceptional customer relationships.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client has identified the need for a seasoned Human Resource leader to aid in optimizing the human resource department and team. The Vice President of Human Resources (VP of HR) will provide overall HR leadership and management for the company. This role will work closely with the CEO, CFO and executive leadership to design and build a cohesive HR department and be a strategic business partner and maintain the company culture as they grow. The VP of HR will have an integral seat at the table and will be a visible and value-added leader, trusted to help build a people-focused strategy for the company. The VP of HR will be part of the leadership team, provide consultative support to executive leadership for organizational alignment, foster a solution-minded culture, M&A, and operational optimization.

This position reports to and will be a trusted advisor to the CEO with two (2) direct reports.

JOB DEFINITION

This is an opportunity for a people-first, hands-on HR leader to build and lead a high-impact function in a growing entrepreneurial organization. Our client is seeking a VP of HR who will be a trusted, approachable leader that is known for showing up, rolling up their sleeves, and delivering practical support, sound guidance, and solutions to employees in the field. This role will design, develop, and implement the company’s future HR structure while balancing tactical execution with strategic leadership, spending 50% of the time on each. Leading with humility and integrity, the ideal candidate is hands-on, respectful, adaptable, and accountable; someone who genuinely “owns it.” The VP of HR will oversee HR policies, procedures, and compliance across all state and federal regulations, bringing a blue-collar work ethic and a deep passion for the company’s people, culture, and mission.

SKILLS

The VP of HR will be responsible for managing the day-to-day human resource team. The VP of HR must organize the human resource department and functions to support the businesses operational and commercial optimization and growth strategies; creating and fostering an open-door policy where all employees recognize HR as a business partner.

Leadership and Management:

  • Develop and implement an HR strategy that integrates, aligns and optimizes policies, procedures, systems, processes and people to the co-created vision of the executive team.
  • Responsible for HR functions including but not limited to recruiting and hiring, onboarding new employees, employee retention, compensation and salary planning, employment terminations, administration tasks/record keeping, benefit administration, training and development, documentation of role descriptions, tracking of all state and federal regulatory agencies and the development and tracking of HR annual budgets.
  • This leader will play a role in future merger and acquisition due diligence activities as they relate to talent and culture, along with typical assessments of all people-related policies, plans, practices and programs including employee benefits plans and liabilities, compensation programs, employment contracts and policies, legal exposure, and more. Effectively handle the complicated process of managing human resources during integration.
  • Evaluation of the human resource structure and team plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group as well as providing individuals with professional and personal growth with emphasis on opportunities (where possible) for individuals.
  • Develop and lead a “people strategy” that provides a human resource function that meets the company’s growth plans in the immediate and long term while maintaining the company’s culture.
  • Work with the leadership to develop/implement a succession planning system that includes individual assessment and a career management/development system.
  • Develop and implement a talent management strategy to ensure that the company attracts, retains and develops their employees to achieve growth objectives.
  • Work with the leadership to identify emerging leaders and create development planning and competency development.
  • Build a comprehensive playbook to streamline talent acquisition, employee engagement, and organizational development strategies.
  • Identify and ensure legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting HR function, i.e., OSHA, EEO, ERISA, INS, FLSA, ADA, FMLA, etc.
  • Direct the preparation of information requested or required for legal compliance and approve all information submitted.

BACKGROUND EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum of 10+ years of experience in senior-level human resources management positions.
  • Multi-site/multi-location experience (providing field HR support to multiple locations) is desired.
  • Must have experience in a fast-paced commercially driven sales culture with strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Must be currently living in Michigan – local candidates only will be considered.
  • Executive presence with the ability to effectively drive change across all levels of the organization. Solution oriented and get-it-done mentality.
  • Must have an entrepreneurial mindset, a passion for tactical business execution and thrive in a growth-fueled atmosphere.
  • Must be a hands-on roll-up your sleeves leader/manager with a player-coach approach focused on team building and alignment.
  • Relationship builder with a proven ability interacting with and influence all levels of an organization with an transparent, honest and concise communication style tailored to the audience.
  • Must be an active listener with a strong ability to build consensus across multiple departments and teams, and deliver stakeholders buy in.
  • HR Software experience is a plus. Merger and acquisition due diligence and facilitating the integration of company’s experience is a plus.
  • Strong business acumen and outstanding leadership and communication skills with ability to present views in a clear and compelling manner and build trusting relationships.
  • Work with a sense of urgency, high energy and adaptable with the ability to quickly take control of responsibilities and be a credible strategic business partner.
  • Optimizer, resourceful and creative, possessing the ability to work with patience and persuasiveness.
  • Require 25% travel.

 

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Business or Industrial Relations is required; MBA/MHR/MS is preferred.
If you have these qualifications and are looking for a challenging career, please submit your Resume using the button below.
Eric Hohauser
President & Lead Consultant
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VP, Executive Recruitment Operations
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