VP, Human Resources - Hydraulics Americas

The Vice President of Human Resources provides critical strategic leadership by developing, executing, and managing organization-wide human resources initiatives in the areas of workforce planning, talent management, performance management, training and development, employee relations and engagement. This position serves as a true business partner to provide human capital expertise and leadership to achieve operational excellence. This includes enterprise risk mitigation, organizational culture change initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.  
 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 
 

• This position has matrixed responsibility for HR teams across Hydraulics Americas with local Managing Directors. Direct responsibility for regional Safety Manager. 
   

Duties/Responsibilities: 
 

• Management and oversight of the Human Resources function to ensure that all programs and initiatives are integrated and effective in supporting the overall mission, goals, and strategy of Helios Hydraulics Americas 

• Directly participate in the planning and decision-making as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, and providing broad leadership and coordination to the business 

• Serve as internal consultant and strategic advisor to the Senior Leadership Team on people and culture development 

• Align our talent strategy to be an employer of choice within our industry 

• Establish a plan of management succession that corresponds to the strategy and objectives of the business 

• Provide oversight for safety culture and practices within the Hydraulics Americas region. 

• Provide organizational leadership around culture assessment and development, introducing and managing organizational change and development initiatives 

• Build a robust recruitment strategy that is aligned with our Core Values and drives towards current and future talent needs  

• Provides support on compensation and benefits, ensuring regulatory compliance, equity, and competitive salary levels necessary to attract and retain qualified staff in conjunction with the Helios Technologies framework 

• Directs, with support of Helios’ Talent Development Team, the development of training and organizational development programs through staff or external consultants that address personal, professional, and organizational needs of employees and departments, supporting equitable opportunities for continuous learning 

• Provide coaching/advising of senior leaders on team development and key organizational and management issues by offering a unified approach and corresponding tools for executive and senior leaders to evaluate, design and align their structures to build high-performing teams 

• Function as Human Resources lead in due diligent practices in support of the M&A initiatives  

• Responsible for budgeting departmental needs 

• Other duties as assigned 
   

Required Skills/Abilities:  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on HR data analytics 

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills 

• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations 

• Knowledge of and experience in HRIS solutions 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software 
   

Education and Experience: 

• A BS/BA degree from an accredited college/university; MBA or MA/MS in human resources or related field preferred 

• A minimum of 15 years of HR experience, with at least five years of senior level HR experience and at least five years of manufacturing HR experience 

• SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification preferred