Vice President Human Resources – GWS Tool Group

Sandvik; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik's GWS Tool Group seeks an accomplished HR executive to lead our people strategy and align talent with strategic objectives. As Vice President for Human Resources, you will advise senior leadership and shape an organization where people, accountability, and performance grow together.

You will drive HR functions, develop the HR team, partner with executives on planning, organizational development, and workforce transformation, and oversee benefits, payroll and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification.
• Thorough knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Strong analytical and organizational capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of the People Strategy, ensuring HR programs support business objectives.
• Develop the HR team and establish accountability for HR priorities.
• Partner with executive leadership on planning, organizational development and workforce transformation.
• Strengthen organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, accountability, and high-performance culture.
• Oversee benefits, retirement programs, payroll, leave administration, and workers’ compensation with focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Provide strategic guidance on complex employee relations matters and represent GWS with external partners.

Skills

Executive HR leadership

Strategic planning

Employee relations

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration

PHR or SHRM-CP certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At GWS Tool Group, we’re looking for an accomplished human resources executive to lead our people strategy and align talent, culture and organizational capabilities with our strategic objectives. As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you shape an organization where people, accountability, and business performance develop together.

About the job

As Vice President for Human Resources, you provide strategic leadership across key HR functions and drive organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and a high-performance culture. You’re part of the GWS management team and the Machining HR management team, reporting to the President.

Job responsibilities

• Lead the execution of our People Strategy, ensuring that HR programs and initiatives support business objectives.

• Develop the HR team and establish clear accountability for delivering HR priorities and organizational goals.

• Partner with executive and divisional leadership on strategic planning, organizational development and workforce transformation.

• Strengthen organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, accountability, and a high-performance culture.

• Oversee employee benefits, retirement programs, payroll, leave administration, and workers’ compensation, with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

• Provide strategic guidance on complex employee relations matters and represent GWS with external partners and stakeholders.

Location and flexibility

The position offers a flexible location within the United States. Domestic and international travel is required.

Your profile

You bring extensive, progressive HR experience and the ability to translate business priorities into effective people and organizational strategies. Your background combines broad functional expertise with confident leadership at executive level.

Your background includes:

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.

• PHR or SHRM-CP certification.

• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational capabilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Clear judgment and constructive communication are central to your leadership. You build trusted relationships, navigate complex matters with integrity, and combine attention to detail with a strategic perspective. With strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills, you create clarity and forward momentum across the organization.

The team

You lead the HR team and oversee its daily workflow, development, and delivery. Close collaboration with the GWS management team, the Machining HR management team, executive leadership and divisional leaders is an important part of your work.

Our culture

At Sandvik, we’re tech driven, innovative and entrepreneurial. We believe that success is a team effort so we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where people can be themselves and reach their full potential. We invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our differences.

Get to know GWS Tool Group better by visiting our Who We Are page and discover more about life at Sandvik through our stories hub and LinkedIn.

Contact information

For further information about this position, please contact Gabriella Huss, Executive Talent Acquisition Expert, [e-mail]

Hiring Manager: Sean Holt, President GWS

GWS Tool Group is a North American company that specializes in making custom, standard, and modified standard cutting tools with approximately 600 employees.