Vice President Human Resources

Ferretti Search; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferretti Search partners with a growing manufacturing organization to identify their next Vice President of Human Resources, based in Charlotte, NC. This full-time role offers a competitive compensation range and a seat at the executive table shaping people strategy during a growth phase.

The VP of HR will lead talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and organizational development while partnering with plant operations to drive workforce planning and engagement across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR preferred.
• Proven success leading Human Resources within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience directing HR strategy across multi-site operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the HR strategy across talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, benefits, organizational development and compliance.
• Partner with plant and operations leaders to improve recruiting, retention, workforce planning and engagement across locations.
• Design succession planning, performance management and leadership development programs to build a strong leadership pipeline.
• Champion culture initiatives, change management and a positive employee experience across the organization.
• Oversee compensation strategy, total rewards programs and market competitiveness.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and HR policies.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Manufacturing HR

Employee relations

Leadership development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

SHRM-SCP/SPHR preferred

Job description

Ferretti Search is delighted to partner with a growing manufacturing organization to identify their next Vice President of Human Resources.

• Location: Charlotte, NC
• Compensation: $175,000 - $185,000
• Schedule: Full-time

What's in it for you?

• Executive Leadership: Join the executive team and play a key role in shaping the company's people strategy during an exciting period of growth.
• Operational Partnership: Work alongside operations leadership to develop a high-performing workforce across manufacturing and corporate functions.
• Build for the Future: Lead initiatives that strengthen leadership development, employee engagement, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness.

What will your day look like?

• HR Leadership: Develop and execute the company's HR strategy across talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, benefits, organizational development, and compliance.
• Manufacturing Workforce Strategy: Partner with plant and operational leaders to improve recruiting, retention, workforce planning, and employee engagement across multiple locations.
• Leadership Development: Design succession planning, performance management, and leadership development programs that build a strong leadership pipeline.
• Culture & Change Management: Champion initiatives that foster accountability, continuous improvement, and a positive employee experience.
• Compensation & Total Rewards: Oversee compensation strategy, incentive programs, benefits, and market competitiveness.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws while maintaining HR policies and best practices.
• Strategic Business Partnership: Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and business transformation.

Who are you?

• Experienced HR Executive: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR preferred.
• Manufacturing Experience Required: Proven success leading Human Resources within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strategic & Hands-On: Comfortable developing enterprise-wide HR strategy while remaining engaged in day-to-day execution.
• Operations-Oriented: Experience supporting multi-site operations, partnering with plant leadership, and driving workforce initiatives in a production environment.
• Strong Leader: Demonstrated ability to build high-performing HR teams, influence executive leadership, and lead organizational change.
• Business Partner: Able to align people strategy with operational and financial objectives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented company.