Vice President, HR - Transport

Oshkosh•Oshkosh, WI

12d

About The Position

The Vice President of Human Resources for the Transport Segment is a strategic leader responsible for shaping and executing the company’s people strategy in support of business growth, operational excellence, and innovation. This role partners closely with the Transport Leadership Team and business leaders to build a high-performing and engaged workforce. The Transport VP HR will also work with the enterprise HR Leadership Team in developing and overseeing HR strategy for the global organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including senior-level roles.
Proven experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or technology-driven organizations.
Strong knowledge of employment law, labor relations, and HR best practices.
People-first leader who genuinely cares about team member growth and well-being.
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
Collaborative, approachable, and trusted across all levels of the organization.
Comfortable balancing long-term strategy with hands-on execution.
Able to influence, challenge, and support leaders with confidence and empathy.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA.
Demonstrated success leading organizational change and scaling HR for growth.
SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or similar certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to Transport Leadership Team on talent strategy, workforce planning, culture, and engagement.
Provide strong HR Partnership to the Segment President, including sharing perspectives and providing candid feedback
Translate business strategy into a forward-looking HR roadmap that supports growth, productivity, and innovation.
Lead change management efforts tied to transformation, automation, and evolving workforce needs.
Assess organizational effectiveness and guide organizational changes to be aligned with business strategy
Oversee talent acquisition strategies for the segment, including advanced manufacturing, skilled technical labor, and leadership roles.
Drive leadership development, succession planning, and performance management programs through leader engagement.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, learning, accountability, and inclusion.
Build an environment where team members feel supported, challenged, and empowered to do their best work.
Champion engagement, communication, and retention initiatives across all levels of the organization.
Partner with leaders to strengthen leader capability and team effectiveness.
Lead a team of HR leaders that provide partnership to segment leaders in executing our business strategy and caring for team members.
Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.
Care for segment HR talent and build bench strength within the HR organization, including strong talent selection, effective feedback and development plans
Leverage HR analytics and technology to improve decision-making and operational efficiency.