GVW Group, LLC Careers - Vice President of Human Resources

GVW Group, LLC•Miami, FL

39d•Onsite

About The Position

GVW Group is a dynamic private investment and industrial holding company dedicated since 1993 to growing and starting businesses. We take an entrepreneurial approach to building value for our scalable early-stage, high-growth, and mid-sized operating companies by providing strategic expertise and resources. Along the way, we have expanded globally into diverse industries ranging from manufacturing to technology, distribution, big data, engineering, and energy efficiency. As Vice President of Human Resources, you will help shape and execute the people strategy across GVW Group and its portfolio of businesses. You'll support the design and implementation of modern HR programs that strengthen organizational performance, culture, engagement, and talent management, balancing strategic foresight with hands-on execution. This is a pivotal role for a dynamic, results-oriented HR leader who can help guide a growing, diverse, and entrepreneurial workforce through continuous transformation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; Master's preferred.
10+ years in progressive HR leadership roles, with at least 5 years in a senior management capacity.
Proven success helping lead HR for complex, multi-site organizations-preferably within manufacturing or industrial sectors.
Strong understanding of modern HR practices, organizational design, and talent development.
Experience using AI, automation, or people analytics to strengthen talent and performance initiatives.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or similar certification preferred.
Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills.
High comfort with ambiguity, speed, and hands-on execution.
Integrity, humility, loyalty, and zero tolerance for internal politics.
Proactive: You're a self-starter who helps drive meaningful change.
Results-Driven: You focus on impact and execution.
Enterprising: You think differently, adapt quickly, and thrive in unstructured environments.
Collaborative: You build trust and believe in partnership, between employees, leaders, and customers.
Globally Minded: You understand complex businesses and diverse workforces.
Urgent: You move fast with focus, efficiency, and accountability.
Capable of wearing task specific personal protective equipment which may include safety shoes, safety glasses, and ear protection.
Capable of meeting OSHA standards for manual lifting guidelines: < 50lbs
While performing the duties of this job it is required to stand, walk, use hands, and reach with hands or arms for job activity.
Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Help shape and execute the people strategy that aligns with GVW's mission, growth goals, and customer-first values.
Partner with the Chairman and business leaders to integrate core values into organizational systems, processes, and decisions.
Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner on organizational design, change management, and leadership development.
Help establish a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance across all levels of the organization.
Support strategies for workforce planning, recruitment, and employer branding to attract top-tier, mission-aligned talent.
Help design and implement leadership development, mentoring, and succession planning programs that build long-term bench strength.
Partner with leaders on performance management, employee engagement, and coaching for results.
Collaborate with business leaders to help establish organizational structures that enable operational excellence and customer impact.
Support HR operations, policies, and compliance (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, ACA, etc.) across multi-state operations.
Help establish effective employee relations, investigations, and corrective action processes with fairness, rigor, and speed.
Manage and interpret HR systems, analytics, and metrics to provide actionable insights on workforce trends and opportunities.
Ensure consistent application of policies and employment practices across all sites and entities.
Help develop communication strategies that promote transparency, clarity, and alignment.
Support the employee lifecycle, from onboarding through offboarding, ensuring every touchpoint reflects GVW's values and purpose.
Contribute to training and development programs that foster continuous learning and personal growth.
Help lead the adoption of AI and data-driven tools within HR to enhance decision-making, hiring accuracy, and employee experience.
Support the integration of AI-enabled learning, performance, and workforce analytics to improve productivity and engagement.
Collaborate with technology and operations leaders to help future-proof the workforce through upskilling and digital readiness.
Promote the responsible and ethical use of AI in HR processes, ensuring fairness and transparency.