CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

Galloway Company•Neenah, WI

About The Position

With a rich multigenerational history and a reputation for creating and delivering products and services that delight our customers (so they can delight theirs), Galloway Company is a recognized leader in the dairy processing industry. We are in search of a strategic and results-driven Chief Human Resources Officer with extensive experience managing the full Human Resources function. Recognized for building high-performing teams, driving organizational effectiveness, and aligning HR strategies with business objectives. This leader excels in designing and implementing talent development frameworks from the ground up, ensuring sustainable growth and a strong leadership pipeline while inspiring alignment with company values and culture. Serves as a trusted resource and coach for senior leadership, providing guidance on organizational strategy, talent decisions, and leadership development.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree. Preferably in Human Resource Management or a related field
Minimum of 15 years of progressive HR experience with a solid foundation across multiple HR disciplines, with at least 5 years of experience leading an HR function at a senior level such as Sr HR Manager, HR Director or VP of HR.
Ability to work collaboratively with a senior level management team in a highly regulated industry
Prior experience with developing and executing strategic & operational plans
Demonstrated skill in analyzing business processes and implementing opportunities for improvement
Highly developed leadership, management, interpersonal, communication, analytical, organizational, decision making, conflict resolution, negotiating, influencing and consultative skills
Solid computer skills to include MS Office applications

Nice To Haves

MBA or other advanced degree preferred
SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), PHR or SPHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management: Proven ability to lead and develop a team of HR professionals; works alongside the HR Team as a hands-on leader providing guidance, mentorship and support while empowering team members to own their area of expertise.
Comprehensive HR Expertise: Deep knowledge of HR practices, policies, and compliance requirements.
Organizational & Talent Development: Expertise in building foundational talent development programs for organizations in early stages of implementation; skilled in succession planning, leadership development, and employee engagement strategies that align with long-term business goals; ability to assess organizational capability gaps and design targeted learning and development initiatives to strengthen leadership and workforce readiness.
Talent Acquisition: Demonstrated leadership in designing and executing talent acquisition strategies for professional, technical and operational roles.
Compensation & Benefits: Expertise in designing competitive and equitable compensation structures, incentive plans and benefits programs.
Labor Relations: Skilled in union negotiations, grievance resolution, and maintaining positive labor-management relationships.
Culture & Values Alignment: Committed to embedding company values into HR practices, ensuring consistency in leadership behaviors and employee experience.
Executive Coaching & Advisory: Trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing coaching and guidance to enhance leadership effectiveness and organizational alignment.