VP or Director of Human Resources

Cota Coaching and Consulting; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Cota Coaching and Consulting in Sioux Falls, SD, seeks an HR Leader to partner with the President and senior leadership, shaping a people strategy that supports growth across aerospace and technology contexts.

You will build scalable HR practices, elevate talent acquisition, develop leaders, and guide total rewards while maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit. This is a true business partner role driving organizational performance.

Qualifications

• Progressive HR leadership experience, including leading and developing teams.
• Experience building or scaling HR capabilities in a growing organization.
• Background supporting engineering, technical, or similarly specialized workforces.
• Strong expertise in talent acquisition, compensation, and organizational development.
• Business acumen and the confidence to influence and challenge senior leadership.
• An innovative, resourceful mindset and a genuine passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Shape the strategy: Align people initiatives with business goals and anticipate future organizational needs.
• Build for growth: Create scalable HR practices and systems without losing the company's entrepreneurial spirit.
• Elevate talent acquisition: Develop innovative recruiting strategies for engineering, technical, and professional talent.
• Develop people and leaders: Strengthen leadership capabilities, talent development, and organizational performance.
• Drive total rewards: Lead compensation strategy and benefits recommendations to attract and retain great talent.
• Lead a strong HR team: Coach, develop, and empower a team of HR professionals.

Job description

Build Something Great. Lead What's Next.

Are you an innovative HR leader who thrives on growth, challenges the status quo, and loves building something better?

We're partnering with a growing, innovative aerospace and technology company seeking a strategic HR leader to help shape its future.

With approximately 200 employees and significant growth ahead, this organization needs more than someone to manage HR. We're looking for a forward-thinking business leader who can build the people strategy, develop organizational capabilities, and help take the company to the next level.

The Opportunity

As the HR Leader, you'll work closely with the President and senior leadership team to influence business strategy and build an HR function that supports continued growth.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Shape the strategy: Align people initiatives with business goals and anticipate future organizational needs.
• Build for growth: Create scalable HR practices and systems without losing the company's entrepreneurial spirit.
• Elevate talent acquisition: Develop innovative recruiting strategies for engineering, technical, and professional talent.
• Develop people and leaders: Strengthen leadership capabilities, talent development, and organizational performance.
• Drive total rewards: Lead compensation strategy and benefits recommendations to attract and retain great talent.
• Lead a strong HR team: Coach, develop, and empower a team of HR professionals.

Who We're Looking For

You're a strategic thinker, a confident business partner, and a hands-on leader who enjoys turning ideas into results.

You bring:

• Progressive HR leadership experience, including leading and developing teams.
• Experience building or scaling HR capabilities in a growing organization.
• A background supporting engineering, technical, or similarly specialized workforces.
• Strong expertise in talent acquisition, compensation, and organizational development.
• Business acumen and the confidence to influence and challenge senior leadership.
• An innovative, resourceful mindset and a genuine passion for continuous improvement.

Experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing is a plus.

You’ll Thrive Here If You...

• Love building and improving rather than maintaining the status quo.
• Think like a business leader, not just an HR professional.
• Aren't afraid to challenge ideas and bring a fresh perspective.
• Take ownership, embrace change, and roll up your sleeves.
• Want to make a meaningful impact on a growing organization.

Ready to Build What's Next?

This is an opportunity to have a seat at the table, influence the future of a growing organization, and make a lasting impact.

If you're energized by growth, innovation, and the opportunity to build something meaningful, we'd love to connect.