VP of Human Resources — Growth & Culture Architect

WorkDynamX; Flanders (NJ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Employer-supported medical coverage

Dental and vision plans

401(k) with 100% match on first 4%

Job summary

WorkDynamX in New Jersey seeks a Vice President of Human Resources to serve as the executive leader of people strategy. You will align HR initiatives with business growth, design scalable processes, and build a high-performing, diverse workforce across multiple sites.

Reporting to the CEO, you will shape culture, lead talent development, and integrate HR practices with operations. The role requires extensive HR leadership, experience with hourly workforces, and a hands-on, data-driven approach

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive HR leadership experience in a multi-site, multi-divisional manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading HR for a multi-site operation with a skilled hourly workforce; vehicle manufacturing or upfitting is a plus.
• Track record of leading post-M&A workforce integration.
• Experience scaling the HR function through growth.
• Proven ability to link HR initiatives to measurable business performance.
• Significant knowledge of employment law, labor relations, and compliance.
• Proven ability to recruit skilled trades in tight labor markets.
• Hands-on leadership style suited to a lean executive team.
• Fluency with HRIS platforms and people analytics; comfort with ERP and BI tools.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's and/or SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification preferred.
• Willingness to travel regularly among New Jersey facilities (Flanders, Lakewood, Manasquan).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the CEO's strategic partner on all people-related matters, workforce planning, and organizational design; translate growth objectives into a clear, executable human capital plan.
• Ensure every HR initiative ties to business results: production capacity, productivity, quality, scalability, and profitable growth.
• Lead, develop, and build out the HR team across the organization into a unified, high-performing function.
• Harmonize policies, practices, and employment terms across the business while preserving culture and loyalty.
• Establish consistent organizational structures, job architecture, and career paths across divisions with scalable HR infrastructure.
• Design and oversee recruiting strategies to attract skilled technician and trade labor in a regional market.
• Build durable talent pipelines through trade schools, apprenticeships, veteran hiring channels, and an employment brand.
• Implement leadership development, supervisor training, and technical training to raise productivity and drive improvement.
• Implement performance management and succession planning tied to quality, safety, productivity, and financial outcomes.
• Establish market-competitive compensation, benefits, and employee-recognition programs across all divisions.
• Design merit-based incentives for production and hourly employees.

Skills

HR leadership

Strategic partner

Data-driven decisions

People analytics

ERP familiarity

HRIS proficiency

Stakeholder management

Multi-site coordination

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree and/or SHRM-SCP or SPHR

Tools

HRIS platforms

ERP and BI tools

Job description

WorkDynamX in New Jersey seeks a Vice President of Human Resources to serve as the executive leader of people strategy. You will align HR initiatives with business growth, design scalable processes, and build a high-performing, diverse workforce across multiple sites.

Reporting to the CEO, you will shape culture, lead talent development, and integrate HR practices with operations. The role requires extensive HR leadership, experience with hourly workforces, and a hands-on, data-driven approach