VP of Human Resources

Primary Purpose

The Vice President of Human Resources (VP of HR) will establish and build strong relationships with all levels within the company. She / He will provide executive-level leadership and guidance to the organization and will be responsible for the management of the company's human resources department. The VP of HR will consult with the management team on strategic staffing plans, compensation plans, training and development, budget, and

labor relations. In addition, the VP of HR will be responsible for setting, enforcing, and evaluating legally compliant human resources policies, procedures, and best practices, and identifying and implementing long-range strategic talent management goals.

We are looking for a leader who will significantly impact our organization, including organizational development, employee relations, employee engagement/satisfaction, and performance management. This role will serve as the primary driver of our culture across all functions, working directly with our most important asset, our employees.

Reporting Relationships

The Vice President of Human Resources reports directly to the President and CEO and will have five direct reports. This role will also interact with the Global Executive Team based in Italy.

Primary Responsibilities

Collaborates with executive leadership to define the organization's long-term mission and goals; identifies ways to support this mission through talent management.

Identifies key performance indicators for the organization's human resource and talent management functions; assesses the organization's success and market competitiveness based on these metrics.

Researches, develops and implements competitive compensation, benefits, performance appraisal, and employee incentive programs.

Continually strives to improve all HR processes and programs, and identify and implement new ones, including career development, employee benefits, and other processes.

Responsible for investigating, monitoring, and resolving complex employee situations from origin to conclusion while minimizing organizational risk.

Coach management on communicating priorities and goals/messages delivered to associates to increase engagement and productivity.

Ensures compliance with corporate human resource policy.

Implements company culture, values, and policies.

Drive reward and recognition programs.

Maintains knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices in employment law, human resources, and talent management

Required Skills/Abilities

Experience in a consumer-facing industry and multi-cultural awareness.

Will have financial acumen and be able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.

Will have demonstrated success leading HR initiatives at all levels of an organization.

Must go above and beyond to get the job done. A self-starter.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with great attention to detail.

Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

Will have the ability to be a true business partner and trusted advisor to the CEO and the entire executive team and board.

In-depth knowledge of local and international Human Resource Processes, employment legislation, and legal regulations.

Experience with HR tools and recruiting software.

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; Master's highly preferred.

At least 10+ years of human resource management experience required, with strategic, talent management, and/or business development experience highly preferred