VP, Human Resources

Dover Corporation • Downers Grove, IL

18h • Onsite

About The Position

OPW, part of Dover Corporation, is a global leader in fluid-handling solutions with a history dating back to 1892. The company offers a comprehensive array of innovative solutions for loading and unloading systems, valves, monitoring systems, and gas-handling systems. OPW has over 2,000 employees worldwide and operates manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, and China. It is part of Dover's Clean Energy & Fueling segment. Dover Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer with approximately $8 billion in annual revenue, operating across five segments: Engineered Products, Fueling Solutions, Imaging and Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions, and Refrigeration & Food Equipment. Dover emphasizes an entrepreneurial approach and a global scale with operational agility, employing approximately 25,000 people worldwide. The Vice President, Human Resources will be the top HR leader for OPW, reporting to OPW’s President and matrixed to the Segment CHRO. This role is a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for creating HR strategies tailored to business needs, guiding stakeholders, and delivering critical projects for growth. The position leads all HR activities, including strategic direction, talent acquisition, talent management and development, organizational design, succession planning, M&A, employee relations, and total rewards. As a functional leader, the VP of HR will also develop and inspire a global team of HR professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, labor relations, organizational development or other similar discipline
• 15+ years of experience in Human Resources
• 7+ years in leadership position
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time, including international
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong strategic and business acumen
• Global mindset, prior experience working with global teams is a must
• Executive leadership presence
• Outstanding communication, coaching, influencing and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner and foster (be a role model) in a collaborative work environment, encouraging open communication and knowledge sharing across departments.
• Liaise with diverse stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and address project challenges collectively.
• Champion teamwork and mutual support, placing collective goals above personal satisfaction to ensure overall project success.
• Facilitate group discussions and brainstorming sessions to drive creative problem-solving and innovative solutions.
• Able to energize and inspire others to commit to and take action on business priorities, especially when driving change
• Success developing and deploying HR processes and metrics, ideally through experience with a corporate business/operating system, to drive organizational performance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to quickly assess situations and make judgments based on practice or previous experience
• Ability to work in changing environments, see through complexity and strategically promote an inclusive / diverse workforce
• Passion for innovative HR solutions and process improvement

Nice To Haves

• MBA or other advanced degree preferred
• Experience with WorkDay
• Fluency in Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the organization’s human resources team which spans across three independent business units while fostering a culture of high-performance, accountability, professional development and high ethical standards
• Develop and drive the HR strategies, initiatives and services to support the business’ strategic goal deployment and annual operations plan objectives in the various areas of talent acquisition, performance management, learning and development, total rewards and organization development
• Lead the talent management and succession planning process across the Operating Company with a focus on developing employees and future leaders for the organization
• Proactively deliver organizational design, total reward and human capital strategies for purposes of workforce planning, deployment and retention designed to address current and future needs of the business
• Foster a culture of respecting and valuing people in a diverse and globally oriented environment.
• Lead and mentor high-performing teams, delegating tasks based on individual strengths to optimize results and boost morale. Provide clear instructions and guidance, motivating team members to achieve peak performance and meet project deadlines.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the team, managing resources efficiently and fostering a positive and inclusive work environment
• Lead the organization capability planning and execution across OPW
• Ensure positive employee relations
• Provide leadership and strategic support related to all people strategies in a high growth environment by developing and implementing comprehensive strategies and business plans that align with overarching organizational goals.
• Spearhead strategic initiatives, monitoring progress and implementing corrective actions to ensure objectives are met efficiently
• Cultivate a strong passion for and responsibility to the internal and external customer, ensuring their needs are prioritized in all operations.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by building strong relationships at all levels, actively listening to inquiries, and providing effective solutions.
• Champion the "customer-first" approach, embracing this strategy and encouraging team members to deliver exceptional service at every touchpoint
• Be a thought partner with the President on all strategies pertinent to the vision of the Operating Company

Benefits

• a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• wellness programs
• health savings account
• health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
• optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
• adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
• commuter benefits
• parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
• paid time off, including 11 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 120 hours annually, 24 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• business travel services
• employee discounts
• an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees