VP of Human Resources

The company

A US based, market leading manufacturing company who have won countless design and sustainability awards.

The role

The Vice President of Human Resources for Group Brands, International Contract and Operations plays a key role in aligning the HR function with the overall business strategy and business objectives. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the role builds successful business partnerships to positively impact the business’ ability to perform successfully, build a strong community and enhance the employee experience across international geographies. The role also carries HR responsibilities for 6 major international manufacturing plants in UK, Italy, India and China, as well as other operational sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute HR strategies that align with the overall business strategy and contribute to long-term organisational success which includes long range planning, priorities, and budgeting.
• Collaborate with leaders to understand their business needs and develop solutions that support their goals and leadership in a changing, competitive environment.
• Manage a high performing HR team to provide strategic consultation to the business and ensure implementation of policies and practices across countries and a matrixed organization.
• With the team provide effective HR support to all operational sites outside of Americas including UK, Italy, India and China.
• Provide HR support globally for Group Brands businesses.
• Work as the HR leader across multiple regions and countries to ensure proper adherence to laws, legislation, work council, and cultural norms.
• Create a lifecycle approach to talent management focused on development, performance management, workforce planning, and talent retention.
• Lead the application of human resources processes including recruiting, staffing, rewards, recognition, compensation and benefits, and exiting processes.
• Leverage internal and external data, trends, analytics, and insights to accurately identify and prioritize talent risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with COEs and HR shared services to provide attractive and equitable offerings and create efficiencies.
• Oversee employee relations, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and procedures and correct documentation.
• Ensure understanding and application of HR related legislation and compliance issues across the regions.
• Manage the payroll function within international ensuring accurate payment of
• Support and encourage the company’s diversity, belonging, and community goals.
• Maintain relationships with the Trade Union where appropriate to ensure harmonious employee relationships.
• Other projects as required by the business.

Person Specification

• Degree Level Qualification
• 10+ years’ experience in a variety of human resources disciplines including learning and development, employment law, performance management, employee relations ideally in a unionised and multi-regional environment.
• 5+ years’ experience in managing a high performing team.
• Some manufacturing experience
• Experience of Europe HR but also ideally APMEA and USA#
• M and A or integration experience
• Strong leader of change and transformation
• Able to be in office around 3 days a week if not travelling - ideally Melksham but could be London
• Strong ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively influence, build trust, communicate, and create change with employees from all levels of the organisation, and all cultures.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to motivate and influence teams to drive results and adopt new ideas and behaviours.
• Strong ability to build a culture of engagement, followership, and belonging.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Business and data acumen that allows you to partner with leaders, draw conclusions, and make decisions.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation.
• Above reproach on issues of integrity and trust. Demonstrated ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality
• Fluent in office automation, communication, software, and tools used including IT and HR systems.
• Able to travel internationally as needed.

Salary and benefits

£180k plus bonus on target of 30%, LTI on target of 20%, company car/allowance (£745 per month), pension and 25 days holiday increasing to 26 days after 10 years.