Vice President of Human Resources
Scott Group Studio
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Partner with executive leadership to shape and execute Scott Group Studio’s vision and business objectives through cohesive people strategies.
- Design and implement HR strategies, policies, and procedures that advance company goals, strengthen workplace culture, and elevate employee experience.
- Lead all aspects of talent acquisition and recruitment, ensuring the attraction, selection, and onboarding of top talent; especially in hard to fill manufacturing and skilled labor roles.
- Partner with plant leadership to improve employee experience, engagement, and retention among frontline staff.
- Define and monitor HR metrics to assess effectiveness and ensure continuous improvement.
- Oversee compliance with all applicable employment, safety, and other laws, regulations, and requirements.
- Drive high standards in employee relations, policy administration, investigation resolution, and risk mitigation.
- Design and implement compensation and benefits strategies that are competitive and cost-effective.
- Drive a performance culture by refining goal setting, performance reviews, and feedback loops.
- Support cultural integration and change management during potential ownership transition and add on acquisitions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor/Industrial Relations, or related field required; Master’s degree and SHRM certification preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership position.
- Proven record of building and leading teams, setting HR strategy, and managing HR operations in a growth-oriented environment.
- Proven experience in manufacturing or industrial settings with a diverse, multilingual workforce preferred.
- Strategic HR thinking with a hands on execution style – able to operate at 30,000 free and 3 feet.
- Deep knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and workforce analytics.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.