Vice President of Human Resources

Company Statement:

Headquartered in Suwanee, GA, Pearlman Group, is a multi-channel developer and distributor of specialty supplies, tools, and equipment used in the fabrication, maintenance, cleaning, and restoration of surfaces for residential, commercial, and industrial end-markets. The Company’s products include an extensive offering of proprietary, exclusive, and nationally branded products with over 18,000 SKUs across multiple price points and applications.

Job Description:

The Vice President of Human Resources will lead the strategic functions of the HR department, including talent acquisition, employee development, organizational planning, and regulatory compliance. This role will drive the implementation of innovative HR technology and best practices to attract, develop, and retain top talent, ensuring alignment with the company's overall business strategy.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The Vice President of Human Resources will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:

• Develop and implement strategic HR initiatives that support the company's goals and objectives.
• Lead the development and administration of human resource policies and procedures.
• Oversee the design and delivery of comprehensive HR training programs for managers and employees.
• Advise senior leadership on company policies, procedures, and regulatory matters.
• Manage performance management processes, including evaluations, coaching, counseling, and improvement plans.
• Foster a culture of continuous feedback and employee engagement through effective feedback loops.
• Develop and manage employee recognition programs to enhance morale and productivity.
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of employee onboarding and offboarding, including pre-employment screenings and orientation.
• Collaborate with department leaders to maintain and update job descriptions and create new roles as needed.
• Communicate company policies, practices, and procedures through internal communications.
• Analyze and report on HR metrics and trends, such as turnover, retention, and exit interviews.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, including workers' compensation providers.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Education Requirements:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience, including senior leadership roles.
• Extensive knowledge of HR best practices and the HR Body of Knowledge.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.

Travel Required:

Up to 20%

Working Conditions / Physical Demands:

• Normal office environment: no adverse environmental conditions expected.
• Utilize a computer and other tools for administrative support.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 10 pounds, on occasion.
• May need to handle issues off hours on laptop on occasion.