Vice President HR Americas - Michigan

• Transformational HR Opportunity for Global Manufacturing Leader
• Opportunity to drive overall HR process, systems, technology and culture

About Our Client

Our client for the Vice President of Human Resources opportunity is a multibillion dollar global leading manufacturing company with presence globally across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

The Vice President of Human Resources will lead an HR team of approximately 50 people across the region. The VP of HR will be responsible for developing, driving, and executing the HR strategy that aligns with the overall global strategy while also considering regional business objectives and goals. This role will require a transformational leader and change agent. The Vice President of HR will be a hands on "roll up your sleeves" individual, while also being a strategic business partner to the Global CHRO and executive leadership team. This role and company are based in the Detroit, Michigan suburbs and will require being on site. Relocation assistance is offered.

Job Description

• Oversee all HR responsibilities shaping the overall HR strategy, vision, and execution
• Led HR transformation implementing strategic initiatives that will have meaningful and sustainable impact and outcomes
• Serve as a trusted advisor and business partner to the Regional President and Global CHRO
• Drive change management processes by working with executive management team creating a positive mentality and can-do attitude within corporate and plant environments
• Lead, mentor, guide and develop regional HR leadership and team members to deliver key business objectives
• Establish and drive a culture based on success in line with the company's corporate values
• Participate in business strategy planning and workforce planning as requested.
• Participate in strategic projects at the company's various manufacturing facilities across the regions
• Partner with manufacturing plants and HR Managers to ensure plant performance and objectives are being met.
• Ensure organization a strong talent management and development process and program to ensure continued employee growth and organizational succession planning
• Build effective relationships to support all employee relations issues, ensure full compliance with internal and local labor legislation
• Drive talent management, talent development, and succession planning developing leadership pipelines
• Develop HR policies and programs for organizational development, planning & training
• Own, maintain and create competitive benefits, Health & Safety and employee services package
• Work on education and development programs to ensure that we attract, grow and retain talent at all levels within our organization.
• Create standardized HR policies and procedures across the region
• Implement and drive digital and analytics within the HR function to improve reporting and decision making

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's Degree required in Human Resources, Business or related, MBA preferred
• 15 plus years of HR experience within a manufacturing environment with Sr. Regional or Global leadership experience in plant and corporate settings
• Minimum of 5 years of HR leadership experience
• Manufacturing industry experience is required
• Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment with competing and changing priorities
• Must have be a change agent with HR transformation experience working in a global complex environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong background in employee relations and legal compliance, labor laws, recruitment and selections, performance management, compensation and change management.
• HR Project Management skills
• Strong communication skills verbal and written with open and direct communication style
• Ability to influence coach management and leadership teams
• Ability to travel 25-30% across the region

What's on Offer

Base salary $235,000 - $275,000, annual bonus, car allowance, full benefits, 401K, vacation, holidays, etc. Being a part of a fast-paced global manufacturing organization driving transformation within the HR function in a highly visible role.

Contact

John Wu

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