Vice President, Global Human Resources

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Location:

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States, 01854

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At Vistance Networks, we are shaping the future of communications technology by delivering innovative solutions to customers worldwide. As the company continues to evolve, we are seeking a Vice President, Global Human Resources to strengthen HR capabilities, optimize the operating model, and align people strategy with business priorities and future market needs.

The Vice President, Global Human Resources is the senior HR leader for Vistance Networks, serving as both a strategic business partner to Aurora Networks and overseeing the Vistance enterprise-wide HR function. This role is responsible for aligning HR strategy, services and execution with business priorities and delivering scalable, compliant HR support on a global basis. The Vice President, Global Human Resources reports to the SVP, Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel.

This U.S.

-based role may be performed remotely, with a strong preference for hybrid work from the Dallas, TX, or Horsham, PA OR Lowell, MA Location. This role requires occasional domestic and international travel. The successful candidate is expected to be a highly engaged, execution-oriented leader who is comfortable operating at both a strategic and hands-on level.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Business Partnership

• Lead a comprehensive HR and people strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Serve as the primary HR partner to Aurora Networks leadership, advising on organizational design, workforce strategy and critical talent decisions.
• Partner with executive leadership on M&A activities, including HR due diligence, integration planning and post-close execution.
• Lead and develop a high-performing HR team spanning regional HR, operations, technology, and total rewards.
• Ensure effective HR service delivery across the organization, balancing strategic impact with operational excellence.
• Drive a consistent, scalable HR operating model through efficient service delivery and a technology-enabled approach.
• Manage the HR budget to align resources and spending with business priorities.

Talent & Organizational Capability

• Lead the end-to-end talent strategy, including workforce planning, recruiting, performance management, and talent calibration.
• Align performance management with business outcomes.
• Lead organizational design and transformation initiatives that support growth and change.

HR Operations & Technology

• Oversee HR operations to ensure efficient, standardized and compliant global processes.
• Lead the HR technology strategy, including optimization of the HCM system and HR data management.
• Increase automation and improve workflows to drive efficiency.

Total Rewards & Performance Alignment

• Oversee global compensation and benefits programs that are competitive, equitable, and performance driven.
• Lead enterprise reward cycles, including open enrollment, merit increases, and annual and sales incentive plans.
• Guide the design and governance of compensation programs that reinforce business outcomes and transparency.

REQUIRED Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 15+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior leadership roles.
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a trusted business partner to senior executives.
• Experience leading multifunctional or global HR teams.
• Strong understanding of global HR practices and experience executing HR strategies in global organizations.
• Deep generalist expertise across core HR disciplines, including HRBP, benefits, compensation, talent management, operations and technology.
• Proven ability to drive transformation, simplification, accountability and scale.
• Experience with M&A activities, including HR due diligence, integration planning, and post-close execution.
• Advanced degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred.

KEY CAPABILITIES:

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Executive presence and experience working with C-suite leaders.
• Strong leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep…