Chief Human Resources & Talent Strategy Leader

Socket.dev; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 295,000 - 377,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Pay

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Veralto Corporation, via its Hach subsidiary, seeks a Vice President of Human Resources to lead the global HR function and partner with senior leadership to translate business strategy into scalable capability, leadership effectiveness, and measurable performance outcomes.

This leader will operate at strategic and operational levels, applying rigor, data-driven decision-making, and gemba presence to drive continuous improvement and business results, including VES integration and major

Qualifications

• Proven HR leadership for a large global, matrixed business.
• Ability to link talent strategy to business performance and P&L.
• Experience in lean, continuous improvement environments (VES, DBS, or equivalent).
• Track record leading complex transformations (M&A, restructuring, scaling organizations).
• Strong financial acumen with experience in workforce planning, forecasting, and productivity management.
• Experience across global labor environments, including works councils and unions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the President and leadership team to shape and execute business strategy through talent, organization design, and leadership capability.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, influencing complex decisions with clarity, conviction, and sound judgment.
• Build and execute a forward-looking talent strategy aligned to growth priorities, including succession planning and leadership development.
• Elevate leadership capability across the organization, ensuring a strong pipeline for critical roles.
• Lead organizational design and workforce planning to enable scalability, efficiency, and performance.
• Embed a continuous improvement mindset (VES) across HR and the broader organization.
• Drive disciplined workforce planning, headcount forecasting, and productivity alignment with Finance and business leaders.
• Leverage analytics and KPIs to inform decision-making and measure impact.
• Lead HR strategy for major business transformations, including M&A, restructuring, and market expansion.
• Drive rapid, effective execution with a focus on speed to value and sustainable outcomes.
• Champion a high-performance, values-driven culture that attracts, engages, and retains top talent.
• Strengthen the associate value proposition and drive measurable improvements in engagement and retention.
• Lead and develop a high-performing global HR team, ensuring strong execution and capability building.
• Partner with Legal and regional stakeholders to navigate global labor environments, including works councils, unions, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Global HR leadership

Change management

Data-driven decision making

M&A experience

Workforce planning

Labor relations

Job description

Veralto Corporation, via its Hach subsidiary, seeks a Vice President of Human Resources to lead the global HR function and partner with senior leadership to translate business strategy into scalable capability, leadership effectiveness, and measurable performance outcomes.

This leader will operate at strategic and operational levels, applying rigor, data-driven decision-making, and gemba presence to drive continuous improvement and business results, including VES integration and major