VP of People and Culture

Centennial is partnering with a local company that is dynamic, innovative, and committed to fostering a thriving workplace culture rooted in our core values. They believe in empowering our people, driving continuous improvement, and building organizational capability across all levels. They are seeking an experienced and passionate Vice President of People and Culture to lead their HR initiatives and champion their company's mission, vision, and values.

Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer, this strategic leader will oversee talent management, employee engagement, organizational development, and compliance efforts across our multi-site operations. You will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, architects of our HR strategies, and a champion of our company's cultural evolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with management to embed the organization's mission, vision, and values into all facets of operations and culture.

• Collaborate with the Executive Team to drive continuous improvement initiatives, measure their impact, and ensure alignment with business objectives.

• Act as a strategic advisor to managers and supervisors on all people-related matters, including performance management, employee relations, and organizational development.

• Build and execute HR programs that support core company values, promote diversity and inclusion, and enhance organizational effectiveness.

• Stay ahead of HR trends, legislation, and best practices, and communicate changes effectively across all management levels.

• Develop and implement employee relations and engagement programs to foster trust and improve retention.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, consulting with legal counsel as needed.

• Create comprehensive training and development plans for employees at all levels, tracking results and ROI.

• Design strategies for attracting, developing, and retaining top talent in a competitive environment.

• Oversee all team member issues, concerns, and resolutions promptly and equitably.

• Lead the HR Operations team responsible for payroll, benefits, safety, and administrative functions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master's degree preferred).

• 10+ years of progressive HR/People leadership experience, including at least 5 years in senior management or multi-site leadership roles.

• Proven track record managing HR, talent strategies, and learning initiatives in complex, distributed environments.

• SHRM-SCP or equivalent certification (preferred).

Preferred Skills & Attributes:

• Demonstrated success in organizational design, leadership development, and culture transformation.

• Expertise with digital HR tools, analytics, and learning systems.

• Strong stakeholder engagement, executive coaching, and partnership skills.

• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and change management capabilities.