Vice President Human Resources

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On the heels of achieving 3X growth
, Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again!

We’re strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding
. We’re highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn’t for everyone.

If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company’s growth — we’d love to talk.

Apply below and let’s start the conversation.

Virginia Transformer is the largest U.S.

-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and we’ve been able to grow the past 50-plus years through an unwavering focus on delivering for our customers. We’re more than 5,600 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times.

As a privately held, organically growing company, we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.

If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling all manufacturing in the country, and the energy of a fast-moving train — this is the place for you. We train hard, grow together, and lead with purpose. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential.

We’re looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact. We are growing so fast that all our available roles are not yet posted, so let us know if you are interested and we will follow-up.

Virginia Transformer Corporation (VTC), a leading U.S. manufacturer of power transformers with a rapidly growing North American footprint, is seeking a Vice President of Human Resources to provide strategic leadership across all aspects of human capital management. This role will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving organizational effectiveness, workforce scalability, and a strong performance‑driven culture aligned with VTC’s operational and growth objectives.

The VP of HR will oversee HR strategy and execution for a large, distributed manufacturing workforce, including union and non‑union environments, while ensuring compliance, talent development, and leadership capability across multiple facilities.

• Partner with the CEO, executive team, and plant leadership to align HR strategy with VTC’s business goals, operational needs, and long‑term growth plans
• Serve as a strategic advisor on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership development
• Lead change management initiatives supporting expansion, modernization, and continuous improvement efforts

• Oversee full‑cycle talent acquisition strategies for manufacturing, engineering, operations, skilled trades, leadership, and corporate roles
• Build scalable recruiting models to support high‑volume hiring, critical skill shortages, and multi‑site growth
• Develop employer branding and community partnerships to strengthen the local and regional talent pipeline

• Provide executive oversight of union relations, collective bargaining, grievance resolution, and contract administration
• Ensure consistent and compliant employee relations practices across all locations
• Act as escalation point for complex investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance management matters

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, OSHA, etc.)
• Lead HR policy development, audits, and risk mitigation strategies
• Oversee HR systems, data analytics, and reporting to drive informed decision‑making

• Design and oversee competitive compensation and benefits strategies aligned with market benchmarks and internal equity
• Manage executive compensation, incentive plans, and workforce cost optimization initiatives
• Ensure benefits programs…