Vice President of Human Resources

Overview

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GVW Group is a dynamic private investment and industrial holding company dedicated since 1993 to growing and starting businesses. We take an entrepreneurial approach to building value for our scalable early‑stage, high‑growth, and mid‑sized operating companies by providing strategic expertise and resources. Along the way, we have expanded globally into diverse industries ranging from manufacturing to technology, distribution, big data, engineering, and energy efficiency.

As Vice President of Human Resources, you will help shape and execute the people strategy across GVW Group and its portfolio of businesses. You’ll support the design and implementation of modern HR programs that strengthen organizational performance, culture, engagement, and talent management, balancing strategic foresight with hands‑on execution. This is a pivotal role for a dynamic, results‑oriented HR leader who can help guide a growing, diverse, and entrepreneurial workforce through continuous transformation.

• Strategic Leadership & Culture – shape and execute the people strategy aligned with GVW’s mission, growth goals, and customer‑first values; partner with the Chairman and business leaders to integrate core values into organizational systems; serve as a trusted advisor on organizational design, change management, and leadership development; establish a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
• Talent & Organization Development – support workforce planning, recruitment, and employer branding; design and implement leadership development, mentoring, and succession planning programs; partner on performance management, employee engagement, and coaching; collaborate on organizational structures that enable operational excellence and customer impact.
• HR Operations & Compliance – support HR operations, policies, and compliance across multi‑state operations; establish effective employee relations, investigations, and corrective action processes; manage and interpret HR systems, analytics, and metrics; ensure consistent application of policies and employment practices.
• Employee Experience & Engagement – develop communication strategies that promote transparency, clarity, and alignment; support the employee lifecycle from onboarding through offboarding; contribute to training and development programs that foster continuous learning and personal growth.
• AI, Digital Transformation & Workforce Innovation – lead adoption of AI and data‑driven tools within HR to enhance decision‑making, hiring accuracy, and employee experience; support integration of AI‑enabled learning, performance, and workforce analytics; collaborate to future‑proof the workforce through upskilling and digital readiness; promote responsible and ethical use of AI in HR processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field;
  Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years in progressive HR leadership roles, with at least 5 years in senior management capacity.
• Proven success leading HR for complex, multi‑site organizations—preferably within manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of modern HR practices, organizational design, and talent development.
• Experience using AI, automation, or people analytics to strengthen talent and performance initiatives.
• SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, or similar certification preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills.
• High comfort with ambiguity, speed, and hands‑on execution.

You are a creative, collaborative, and decisive HR leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment. Strategic depth to support people transformation and operational acumen to execute effectively.

• Integrity, humility, loyalty, zero tolerance for internal politics.
• Self‑starter driving meaningful change.
• Results‑driven focus on impact and execution.
• Enterprising: think differently, adapt quickly, thrive unstructured environments.
• Collaborative: build trust and partnership between employees, leaders, and customers.
• Globally minded:…