VP of HR

About the role

The VP of Human Resources will serve as a strategic business partner to executive leadership, leading the HR function across a multi-state manufacturing organization with more than 3,000 employees. This individual will be responsible for driving workforce strategy, operational excellence, talent development, employee engagement, labor relations, compliance, and organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the enterprise HR strategy to support business growth, operational excellence, and organizational performance
• Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, and change management initiatives
• Lead and develop a geographically dispersed HR leadership team across multiple manufacturing locations
• Drive employee engagement, retention, leadership development, and performance management strategies
• Standardize HR policies, programs, and processes while balancing site-specific operational needs
• Utilize HR metrics and workforce analytics to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement
• Partner with Operations to address workforce planning, labor market challenges, and talent pipeline development
• Oversee hourly recruiting, onboarding, and retention strategies across manufacturing facilities
• Lead complex employee relations matters, investigations, and labor relations initiatives in both union and non-union environments
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and HR best practices while supporting a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Experience in food manufacturing is required
• Experience leading HR across four or more multi-state manufacturing sites
• Previous HR Vice President or CHRO experience supporting an organization with 1,000+ employees and a large hourly workforce
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
• 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including senior leadership within manufacturing or industrial operations
• Demonstrated success partnering with executive leadership to align HR strategy with business objectives
• Strong background in employee relations, labor relations, organizational development, talent management, and employment law
• Experience leading organizational change, growth initiatives, and HR transformation in complex environments
• Proven ability to lead geographically dispersed HR teams and influence across all levels of the organization
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to support manufacturing operations across North America

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing is required
• Experience leading HR across four or more multi-state manufacturing sites
• Previous HR Vice President or CHRO experience supporting an organization with 1,000+ employees and a large hourly workforce
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
• 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including senior leadership within manufacturing or industrial operations
• Demonstrated success partnering with executive leadership to align HR strategy with business objectives
• Strong background in employee relations, labor relations, organizational development, talent management, and employment law
• Experience leading organizational change, growth initiatives, and HR transformation in complex environments
• Proven ability to lead geographically dispersed HR teams and influence across all levels of the organization
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to support manufacturing operations across North America

Skills

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Strong analytical and data-driven approach
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills
• Compliance and regulatory knowledge

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Paid time off and company holidays

Retirement savings program

Opportunity to influence organizational growth and future strategic initiatives

Pay

$220,000 – $250,000 base salary + executive bonus opportunity

Schedule

Worksite Location: East Metro, Twin Cities – Corporate Headquarters (Travel up to 50% throughout North America)

About Versique

Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions. Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections. We believe people are more than just resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success. Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Let’s find your people, together. Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.