Vice President of Human Resources

Position: Vice President of Human Resources
Structure: Reporting to the CEO
Location: Naperville, IL (local candidates preferred)
Salary: $180,000-$225,000 Base, plus Bonus (based on experience)

With new ownership set to close within weeks, we are seeking a candidate ready to work hard and engage at every level, following the retirement of our trusted HR leader, leaving "big shoes" to fill. We are in search of a hands-on, seasoned HR professional who can dive into the details to ensure effective and efficient execution of all tactics. Reporting directly to the CEO, the VP of Human Resources will collaborate with the Leadership Team to drive HR structure and key business strategies with a strong sense of urgency.

We are looking for a seasoned leader with a comprehensive HR background, ideally from a $200m multi-site, manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will seamlessly step into these "big shoes," bringing demonstrated experience in leading full-cycle HR functions, driving strategic HR initiatives aligned with business objectives, and navigating complex organizational challenges with agility. This opportunity demands a dynamic leader poised to make an immediate impact in our growing organization demonstrating the following experience(s):

Promotes strategy, profitability, and growth within an organization
- Guide company in building an engaging environment for all employees
- Establish clear direction, set goals, support communication with managers
- Assist w/ standardizing processes, creating direction, maintaining best practices
- Implement organizational strategy and structure with urgency
- Promotes strategy, profitability, and growth within an organization

Provide guidance to leadership team on all HR related matters
- Manage recruiting, onboarding, workers compensation terminations
- Maintain safety programs, initiatives, compliances, & best practices
- Ensure company compliance with local, state federal labor laws
- Oversee recruitment, retention strategy and talent mgt initiatives
- Work vendors, benefit brokers, administrators, payroll, legal counsel

Ability to establish clear direction, set goals, and support open communication
- Serve as a trusted business advisor to the executive management team
- Strategic partner with short and long-term decisions and strategies
- Ability to anticipate and address emerging business needs and issues
- Organized leader who can identify areas of improvement and create change
- Balance strategic responsibilities with day-to-day tactical responsibilities

10 yrs progressive leadership from a $200m Multi-Site, Manufacturing Org.,
- Lead “all the above outlined” HR initiatives with integrity and commitment
- Managed a small HR team (including payroll) with hand’s on direction
- Lead a successful ADP implementation, streamlining payroll, HR, & benefits
- Willingness to travel to multi-site locations and internationally (as needed)
- Experience working with a Lender/PE Firm/Financial Sponsor (a plus)
- Bachelor’s Degree, with a SPHR certification or equivalent (plus)

We truly hope that you will take the time to review these carefully written components as these are “must have” requirements for consideration (DO NOT DISREGARD). We believe this is a unique role to work with a veteran team and are looking forward to connecting with candidates that meet or exceed the above and below requirements.

Location: This position is based in the Naperville, IL area and is an office-based role(limited hybrid). As a result, we are looking at local, commutable or relocatable candidates (minimal reloc) for this opportunity. If you are outside the area, please share your thoughts on relocation via cover letter or memo within the resume.

Need: Please forward your Resume (*Word Document Only), Contact Info and LinkedIn Profile. Please remember direct Application Resumes do not properly display your experience, hence why we are requesting a "word document resume" for consideration (a must).

Note: The above “job description” and posted “salary range” are provided by us, an outside search firm to allow us to conduct a wide and inclusive search. When contacted, we will provide complete transparency regarding the company details (profile & job description) and salary discussion that is based on demonstrated experience for this role.

About Us: Confidentiality is a crucial component of the hiring process. As an Executive Recruiter with over 28 years of recruiting experience our focus is to maintain both our clients’ and our candidate’s confidentiality. Whether a company is searching to replace an employee, or you the employee are looking to replace a company; confidentiality is a key component and our main goal. Our process is simple and straight forward starting with a confidential job description, connecting with candidates that meet or exceed the outlined requirements, and thereafter providing both the client and the candidate with detailed information throughout the search process to achieve success.

We look forward to receiving your resume and confidentially working with you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $180,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• managing a ADP implementation: 5 years (Required)
• working with Private Equity owned companies: 5 years (Preferred)
• managing HR for a multi-site organization: 7 years (Required)
• partnering w/ the executive team on strategic initiatives: 7 years (Required)
• leading HR for a 200m Manufacturing Organization: 7 years (Required)
• managing HR intiatives with a small team (including payroll): 8 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Naperville, IL 60563 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Naperville, IL 60563: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $180,000 - $225,000