Vice President Human Resources

US11345-AIRGAS Airgas USA, LLC; Lawrenceville (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & AD&D

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Airgas USA, LLC is seeking a Vice President of Human Resources in Lawrenceville, GA. The role partners with stakeholders to shape HR strategy, drives workforce planning, and leads talent programs across the business.

The VP HR will advance organizational effectiveness, include DEI initiatives, and collaborate with Center of Excellence teams while ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Hybrid work and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field.
• 10+ years in HR leadership roles with strategic impact.
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments with remote ops.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic HR partnerships aligning people plans with business goals.
• Drive workforce planning, talent acquisition, succession, and performance.
• Oversee labor relations, M&A activities, and compliance.

Skills

HR leadership

Strategic partnering

Change management

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Tools

Workday

PowerBI

Google Workspace

Job description

Vice President Human Resources (Open) Location: Lawrenceville, GA - Sever Rd - Management - Dry-ice

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? The HRVP drives the development and execution of HR strategies by partnering proactively with stakeholders and clients to achieve organizational goals. By offering expertise on organizational effectiveness, the HRVP guides the business through collaboration with HR Centers of Excellence (CoEs) and the Business Support Center (BSC) to deliver high-quality HR services. Additionally, they advise management on navigating Human Resource challenges and opportunities while maintaining compliance with Company policies and all regulatory requirements.

At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for a Vice President Human Resources - Lawrenceville, GA! We are looking for you! Hybrid Work Schedule Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance. Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families. Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time. Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

Strategic Business Partnership & Consulting

Engage deeply with the broad business vision to align HR priorities with strategic goals and organizational missions. Influence human capital outcomes by leveraging a strong understanding of business operations and financial drivers. Employ data-driven insights and AI analytics to inform HR strategies and foster continuous improvement. Act as a catalyst for cultural change, advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion while enhancing engagement through systemic improvements. Human Capital Optimization: Lead comprehensive workforce planning (including annual PEX HDCT target setting), including talent acquisition, succession planning, performance management and engagement to support the overall labor needs of the business. Cultivate robust talent pipelines and facilitate regular talent reviews to identify High Potentials and develop future leadership. Conduct and participate in regular cadence talent reviews (business, functional) at the local and company level where required. Good understanding of Airgas and International Mobility processes. Collaborate with CoEs to ensure compliant and effective labor relations, minimizing organizational risk while attracting diverse talent. Mentor the HR team, providing feedback and opportunities for professional growth. Strategic Planning & Additional Duties: Direct long-term HR strategies that anticipate human capital needs and align with Airgas and Air Liquide global initiatives. Lead HR activities related to M&A and manage associated risks. Promote efficiency by directing leaders to self-service portals and utilizing the HR BSC to scale administrative tasks.

Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field Minimum of 10 years in an HRBP leadership role
• At least 5 years of experience successfully leading teams
• Proven success managing HR in mid-to-large manufacturing or distribution environments with remote operations
• Strong business/financial acumen and digital proficiency (Workday, Google Workspace, PowerBI, AI)
• Exceptional collaboration and influence skills; high degree of change, people, and mental agility
• Strategic global mindset with the ability to work independently and with a sense of urgency
• Comfortable communicating and interacting with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds across Air Liquide, Airgas and externally Demonstrate the influencing and leadership skills required to drive continuous improvement of processes to maximize the Air Liquide, Airgas and local business performance
• Moderate travel (some overnight)
• Job requires visitation to various Airgas and customer sites, which have varying environments/conditions, layouts, and accessibility

Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees. Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children. Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at [e-mail].