Vice President Human Resources

About Us

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in commercial explosives, manufacturing and blasting technology, delivering innovative solutions to the mining, quarry, construction, and seismic industries. With a legacy of safety, performance, and technical excellence, Dyno Nobel is known for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in commercial explosives, helping customers optimize operations, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact. Backed by a team of dedicated professionals and a commitment to continuous improvement, Dyno Nobel sets the standard for reliable and responsible blasting manufacturing and services worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Overall leadership of the Dyno Nobel Americas (DNA) HR team and related activities
• Delivery of HR-related service level agreements and goals to achieve superior performance
• Execution of DNA HR strategic action plans
• Effective implementation and application of HR policies, procedures, initiatives, and processes
• Provide high-quality and cost-effective HR services, including:
  • Employee lifecycle – talent acquisition, onboarding and offboarding, secondments, transfers, and promotions
  • Benefits management – balancing company and employee expectations, benchmarking, cost control
  • Performance and reward – performance management, remuneration
  • Employee and industrial relations
  • Payroll – accurate data input, collaboration in improvement activities
  • Learning and development – advancing global and regional programs in compliance and technical training, employee development
  • Organizational development – delivering targeted outcomes in talent and succession, employee and leadership development, employee engagement, culture, mergers and acquisitions
• Provide due diligence and integration support for acquisitions in North America and globally, as needed

Internal key relationships include: Chief People Officer; President DNA; Americas Leadership Team (ALT); and functional leadership.

External key relationships include: Government agencies / regulatory authorities; industry bodies; customers; suppliers; contractors; joint venture partners; and consultants.

Requirements

• Minimum bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in HR management, organizational development, psychology, or a related field
• 10+ years of business experience in leading integrated and related HR functions
• Advanced training and experience in labor law and employee relations
• Demonstrated experience across the employee lifecycle, performance and reward, employee relations, learning and development, DEI, and organizational development
• Advanced capability in change leadership
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to align culture and values, including communication, teamwork, empowerment, delegation, role clarity, information sharing, accountability, colleague relations, conflict resolution, and leading effectively at all levels
• Strategy development and execution via strategic action plans
• Project and change management
• Internal processes, including process improvement, strategy execution, lean methodologies, production, and teaming
• Financial understanding, including DNA financial processes, forecasting, and budgeting
• Business acumen (knowledge of the global marketplace and understanding of other business units and markets)
• Customer focus (skill in all aspects of building strong internal and external client relationships)
• Continuous improvement / innovation (process improvement / efficiencies, loss control, cost reduction)
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment

Benefits

• 3 weeks’ vacation + 12 paid holidays + PTO days
• Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available
• 401k with company match
• Generous tuition reimbursement program
• Friendly and supportive coworkers

Our Values

• Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere
• Value People – Respect, Recognize & Reward
• Think Customer. Everyone. Every day
• Treat the Business as our Own
• Care for the Community & our Environment
• Challenge & Improve the Status Quo
• Deliver on our Promises