VP of HR

Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting is seeking a VP of Human Resources to serve as a strategic business partner to executive leadership, guiding HR across a multi-state manufacturing organization with more than 3,000 employees.

You will lead workforce strategy, organizational design, talent development, employee engagement, labor relations, compliance, and organizational effectiveness while balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including senior leadership within manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Experience in food manufacturing is required.
• Experience leading HR across four or more multi-state manufacturing sites.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, Industrial Relations, or related field; Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the enterprise HR strategy to support business growth, operational excellence, and organizational performance
• Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, and change management initiatives
• Lead and develop a geographically dispersed HR leadership team across multiple manufacturing locations
• Drive employee engagement, retention, leadership development, and performance management strategies
• Standardize HR policies, programs, and processes while balancing site‑specific operational needs
• Utilize HR metrics and workforce analytics to support strategic decision‑making and continuous improvement
• Partner with Operations to address workforce planning, labor market challenges, and talent pipeline development
• Oversee hourly recruiting, onboarding, and retention strategies across manufacturing facilities
• Lead complex employee relations matters, investigations, and labor relations initiatives in both union and non‑union environments
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and HR best practices while supporting a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement

Skills

HR leadership

Executive partnership

labor relations

talent management

organizational design

change management

employee engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The VP of Human Resources will serve as a strategic business partner to executive leadership, leading the HR function across a multi-state manufacturing organization with more than 3,000 employees. This individual will be responsible for driving workforce strategy, operational excellence, talent development, employee engagement, labor relations, compliance, and organizational effectiveness. The ideal candidate is an experienced HR executive who thrives in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments and can balance strategic leadership with hands‑on execution.

Worksite Location

East Metro, Twin Cities – Corporate Headquarters (Travel up to 50% throughout North America)

• NOT open to relocation - must be local to the Twin Cities, MN area to be considered.

Salary Range

$220,000 – $250,000 base salary + executive bonus opportunity

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Retirement savings program
• Opportunity to influence organizational growth and future strategic initiatives

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the enterprise HR strategy to support business growth, operational excellence, and organizational performance
• Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, and change management initiatives
• Lead and develop a geographically dispersed HR leadership team across multiple manufacturing locations
• Drive employee engagement, retention, leadership development, and performance management strategies
• Standardize HR policies, programs, and processes while balancing site‑specific operational needs
• Utilize HR metrics and workforce analytics to support strategic decision‑making and continuous improvement
• Partner with Operations to address workforce planning, labor market challenges, and talent pipeline development
• Oversee hourly recruiting, onboarding, and retention strategies across manufacturing facilities
• Lead complex employee relations matters, investigations, and labor relations initiatives in both union and non‑union environments
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and HR best practices while supporting a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience in food manufacturing is required
• Experience leading HR across four or more multi-state manufacturing sites
• Previous HR Vice President or CHRO experience supporting an organization with 1,000+ employees and a large hourly workforce
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
• 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including senior leadership within manufacturing or industrial operations
• Demonstrated success partnering with executive leadership to align HR strategy with business objectives
• Strong background in employee relations, labor relations, organizational development, talent management, and employment law
• Experience leading organizational change, growth initiatives, and HR transformation in complex environments
• Proven ability to lead geographically dispersed HR teams and influence across all levels of the organization
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to support manufacturing operations across North America

Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.