Vice President of Human Resources
About The Position
Vice President of Human Resources Role Overview Company Context This is a private equity-backed, North American provider of mission-critical mechanical services, specializing in high-reliability equipment used across industrial, commercial, and institutional settings. The business delivers a mix of field service, equipment rentals, and parts distribution to customers in sectors such as healthcare, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing. With operations spanning multiple U.S. states and Canadian provinces, and a workforce composed heavily of field-based technicians and service personnel, the company is scaling rapidly through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. It operates in a highly regulated, asset-intensive environment with a strong emphasis on uptime, compliance, and customer responsiveness. Reporting & Scope Reports directly to the CEO Acts as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership Leads HR strategy, integration of acquisitions, cultural alignment, and talent planning across multiple locations and jurisdictions
Requirements
- 15+ years of progressive HR leadership, preferably within multi-site, field-based, or skilled trades industries
- Strong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian employment laws and compliance requirements
- Experience managing a non-union workforce across geographically dispersed operations
- Expertise in benefits design, compensation planning, and incentive program development
- Proven track record in leading HR functions through M&A activity and successful post-merger integration
- Demonstrated ability to build scalable HR service delivery models and drive organizational effectiveness
- Strategic thinker with the ability to execute hands-on solutions in fast-moving environments
- Passionate about workforce development, frontline employee experience, and cultural alignment
- Confident communicator skilled in navigating change, ambiguity, and organizational transformation
- Balances compliance and business performance with a people-first leadership approach, particularly in blue-collar or industrial services settings
Responsibilities
- HR Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute a multi-year human capital strategy aligned with organizational growth objectives, including workforce planning and HR technology investments.
- Talent Acquisition & Development: Lead recruitment and onboarding strategies for field technicians and skilled trades professionals. Build scalable training programs to accelerate technical proficiency and career growth.
- M&A Integration: Drive HR due diligence and post-acquisition integration—including cultural alignment, policy harmonization, and seamless employee transitions.
- HR Operations & Service Delivery: Establish a high-performing HR operating model that supports both transactional excellence and strategic initiatives across talent, compensation, employee relations, and systems.
- Performance & Talent Management: Deploy user-friendly tools for performance management and talent reviews. Create clear development paths for leaders and field employees alike.
- Culture & Engagement: Champion a strong, inclusive workplace culture through proactive employee relations and engagement programs. Foster a high-performance, high-retention environment.
- HR Technology: Oversee the implementation of scalable, integrated HR technology solutions to support growth and operational efficiency.
- Leadership & Coaching: Build and lead a high-impact HR team while providing guidance to managers across the organization to strengthen people leadership capabilities.
- Change Management: Lead the people aspect of change initiatives, including restructuring, acquisitions, new system rollouts, and company-wide programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
