Vice President, Human Resources

About the role

Our client, a privately-held, successful manufacturing organization with multiple facilities, is seeking an experienced VP of Human Resources to join their executive leadership team. This role is based in the Chicago area. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, multi-site manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will partner closely with senior operations leadership and have direct visibility with ownership, playing a key role in shaping the organization’s people strategy as the business continues to grow.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic and hands-on HR partner to senior operations leadership across multiple sites
• Lead and elevate core HR functions, including workforce planning, compensation structure, and policy development
• Build stronger alignment and trust between HR and operations leadership
• Drive initiatives to improve retention and engagement across an hourly, multi-shift workforce
• Maintain a visible, credible presence across all levels of the organization, from the plant floor to ownership
• Bring structure and consistency to HR practices as the organization continues to grow

Skills

• Significant HR leadership experience within manufacturing, industrial, or warehousing environments
• Strong background managing HR for a large, multi-site, hourly workforce
• A leader who is comfortable being visible and present on the plant floor, not just in the boardroom
• Sound judgment and the ability to navigate ambiguity in a dynamic, entrepreneurial setting
• Credibility and presence across all levels of the organization, from frontline employees to ownership
• A track record of modernizing and elevating HR functions