Vice President Human Resources

SkyWater Search Partners; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyWater Search Partners is seeking a VP of Human Resources to lead corporate HR and Safety Teams, partnering with senior leaders to turn business strategy into action. The role requires a strategic, results-driven executive who can drive a high-performing, inclusive culture and leverage analytics for measurable business impact.

The position focuses on developing enterprise-wide HR and safety strategies, overseeing talent acquisition, performance management, and compliance across multi-state

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a Human Resources Director-level role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification, preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence executives, and drive organizational change.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing workplace safety programs in manufacturing, distribution, or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state, federal, and local employment laws.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes comprehensive human resources strategies aligned with corporate objectives and growth initiatives.
• Oversees talent acquisition, workforce planning, onboarding, and succession planning processes.
• Leads performance management programs, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and leadership development initiatives.
• Manages compensation and benefits programs to ensure market competitiveness and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, and state-specific regulations.
• Oversees HRIS data integrity, reporting, and workforce analytics.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to executives and managers regarding employee relations, investigations, conflict resolution, and organizational development matters.
• Leads recruitment strategy for senior-level positions and partners with executives on candidate selection decisions.
• Manages company compensation program research and provides recommendations to support competitiveness across applicable markets.
• Oversees manager training initiatives that support leadership effectiveness, compliance, and consistent people management practices.
• Partners with the Safety Manager to develop, implement, and continuously improve corporate safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other regulatory requirements applicable to the organization’s operations.
• Oversees incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective action planning.
• Monitors safety metrics, reviews audit results, and drives continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partners with divisional leadership to integrate safety into daily work processes and organizational culture.
• Oversees workers’ compensation programs, claims management, and return-to-work processes.
• Facilitates the leadership team’s strategic planning process, driving alignment around enterprise priorities, key initiatives, and execution plans.
• Collaborates with senior leadership to align human resources and safety initiatives with business objectives.
• Leads change management efforts related to organizational restructuring, system implementations, and policy updates.
• Communicates human resources and safety priorities clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization.

Skills

HR leadership

People management

Workforce planning

Compliance

Safety programs

Change management

Strategic planning

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Our client is a privately held, family-owned organization generating more than $500 million in annual revenue and employing approximately 1,000 people across a diverse portfolio of businesses serving customers throughout North America. With a long history of growth and an entrepreneurial, decentralized operating model, the company empowers its individual businesses while providing the resources, financial strength, and strategic direction of a unified parent organization. The organization continues to pursue long-term growth through operational excellence, strategic investment, and disciplined expansion.

The VP - Human Resources leads the Corporate Human Resources and Safety Teams with a companywide perspective, partnering with senior leaders to turn business strategy into actionable initiatives. This role serves as both a catalyst and a competitive advantage by using technology, analytics, and modern practices to deliver measurable business impact while fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, this role drives people and culture strategies that support growth. The VP - Human Resources also serves as a customer-service-focused consultant to the Senior Team, helping align workforce goals and strategies with a safe, compliant, and effective workplace.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes comprehensive human resources strategies aligned with corporate objectives and growth initiatives.
• Oversees talent acquisition, workforce planning, onboarding, and succession planning processes.
• Leads performance management programs, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and leadership development initiatives.
• Manages compensation and benefits programs to ensure market competitiveness and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, and state-specific regulations.
• Oversees HRIS data integrity, reporting, and workforce analytics.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to executives and managers regarding employee relations, investigations, conflict resolution, and organizational development matters.
• Leads recruitment strategy for senior-level positions and partners with executives on candidate selection decisions.
• Manages company compensation program research and provides recommendations to support competitiveness across applicable markets.
• Oversees manager training initiatives that support leadership effectiveness, compliance, and consistent people management practices.

Safety & Compliance Leadership

• Partners with the Safety Manager to develop, implement, and continuously improve corporate safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other regulatory requirements applicable to the organization’s operations.
• Oversees incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective action planning.
• Monitors safety metrics, reviews audit results, and drives continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partners with divisional leadership to integrate safety into daily work processes and organizational culture.
• Oversees workers’ compensation programs, claims management, and return-to-work processes.

Strategic & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Facilitates the leadership team’s strategic planning process, driving alignment around enterprise priorities, key initiatives, and execution plans.
• Collaborates with senior leadership to align human resources and safety initiatives with business objectives.
• Leads change management efforts related to organizational restructuring, system implementations, and policy updates.
• Communicates human resources and safety priorities clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization.

The responsibilities listed above are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position and may not include all essential functions as defined by the ADA.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a Human Resources Director-level role, required
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, required
• SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification, preferred
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence executives, and drive organizational change.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing workplace safety programs in a manufacturing, distribution, or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state, federal, and local laws relating to employment.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.