Vice President Human Resources & SHEQ

Epiroc; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Epiroc is seeking a strategic Vice President of Human Resources & SHEQ for the Surface Division in the United States. You will shape global HR and safety strategies, lead a high-performing, diverse team, and partner with senior leaders to drive organizational growth and responsible practices.

The role includes overseeing the Payroll & Benefits Center in the USA, guiding HR processes across multiple countries, and steering mergers and acquisitions activities from an HR perspective.

Qualifications

• Broad business experience leading HR and SHEQ
• Experience influencing senior leadership and driving culture change
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions HR due diligence and integration

Responsibilities

• Define and execute HR and SHEQ strategy for Surface Division.
• Lead global safety culture and continuous improvement.
• Oversee US Payroll & Benefits Center and align processes across entities.
• Drive organizational design, workforce planning, and leadership development.
• Provide strategic advisory on organizational effectiveness and change.

Skills

HR leadership

SHEQ leadership

Organizational design

Talent management

M&A HR due diligence

International experience

Strategic thinking

Education

University degree in HR/Organizational Management

Job description

VICE PRESIDENT HUMAN RESOURCES & SHEQ - SURFACE DIVISION

Are you a strategic and business-oriented HR leader with a passion for people, safety, organizational development, and sustainable performance? Do you thrive in complex, global environments where you can translate business priorities into impactful people and SHEQ strategies? Are you energized by shaping inclusive, high-performing organizations and leading transformation together with leaders and teams across the world?

Our Surface Division is looking for an experienced Vice President Human Resources & SHEQ to lead and further develop our global people, leadership, safety, health, environment, and quality agenda.

About The Role

As Vice President Human Resources & SHEQ, you will be responsible for developing and implementing HR and SHEQ strategies and actions across the Surface Division, aligned with business needs and the division’s growth strategy. You will contribute to the divisional strategy and translate business priorities into people, leadership, organizational, and SHEQ initiatives that enable sustainable business results.

You will lead and guide HR professionals across the division and support an agile, efficient, and high-performing organization with the right capabilities for today and the future. A key part of the role is to strengthen a safe and inclusive workplace where people feel that they belong, can grow, and are empowered to take ownership. You will also be responsible for the Payroll & Benefits Center in the USA and to ensure alignment of processes and policies between the different entities in the country.

Our Surface Division employs approximately +2,000 people across product companies and Customer Centers worldwide. As a member of the divisional management team, you will work with colleagues across continents and collaborate closely with leaders, functions, Product Companies, and Customer Centers.

This position is a key leadership role with a direct reporting line to the President Surface Division.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the division’s strategy and define and execute the people, leadership, and SHEQ agenda in line with business priorities.
• Build a strong global safety culture that supports an incident-free workplace and drives continuous improvement across SHEQ.
• Secure an agile, efficient, and high-performing organization where people flourish and deliver sustainable business results.
• Drive organizational design, workforce planning, and location strategy to ensure the right capabilities are available in the right places.
• Strengthen talent attraction, development, retention, succession, and leadership practices across the division.
• Develop upskilling and reskilling initiatives that support future competence needs and digital acceleration.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on organizational effectiveness, talent management, change, employee relations, and compliance.
• Take an active role in mergers and acquisitions, including HR due diligence and the integration of new companies.
• Provide leadership and support to product companies and Customer Centers, ensuring effective people management processes and cross-functional collaboration.
• Oversee the Payroll & Benefits Center in the USA and contribute to US compensation and benefits strategy, local compliance, and market attractiveness.
• Lead and develop a high-performing global HR and SHEQ organization and serve as a visible ambassador for Epiroc’s values and ways of working.
• Admin responsibilities for CC USA, Canada, Mexico and Chile, the VP HR must inspire and guide our CCs to implementing HR and SHEQ strategies according to the Group guidelines.

Experience And Requirements

• Broad business experience, including 10+ years leading Human Resources and SHEQ functions to achieve tangible business results as part of a management team in a global organization of comparable size and complexity.
• Proven experience in leading changes, cultivating culture, and engaging with various organizational levels.
• Broad experience in organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and HR technology.
• Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to translate business needs into pragmatic HR solutions.
• Experience with HR aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and integration, is highly valued.
• Strong international mindset and experience, gained from living and working abroad or developing extensive international business relationships.
• University degree in disciplines related to Human Resources, Organizational Management, International Management, or similar fields.
• Fluency in written and spoken English. Proficiency in other international languages is advantageous.

Location and travel

USA

30-40% internation travel expected.

Epiroc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, ethnic background, age, disability, political opinion, social status, veteran status, union membership or genetics.

Epiroc complies with applicable country, state, and all local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location across the world in which the company has facilities. In addition, Epiroc supports the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights and the United Nations Global Compact.

It all starts with people. The world needs metals and minerals for the energy transition and our cities and infrastructure must be developed to serve a growing population. To succeed, we need to speed up the shift towards more sustainable mining and construction industries. We at Epiroc accelerate this transformation, together with customers and business partners in more than 150 countries, by developing and providing innovative and safe equipment, digital solutions, and aftermarket support.

All new thinkers are welcome. We are looking for those who want to develop, grow, and dare to think new. In Epiroc we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent valuing authenticity and unique perspectives, driving our spirit of innovation. We foster an inclusive culture where diversity isn't just a goal but a part of our values and way of working. This is how we do business for a sustainable future. Learn more atwww.epiroc.com