VP of HR
Listed on 2026-08-05
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HR/Recruitment
HR Generalist / Talent Management, HR Manager, Recruiter / Talent Acquisition, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
VP of HR
Join a rapidly growing food manufacturing organization with over $1B in revenue as it continues to expand and prepare for its next phase of growth. This Vice President of Human Resources opportunity offers the chance to shape enterprise-wide people strategy, partner with executive leadership, and lead HR across a large, multi-site manufacturing network in a high-impact, highly visible role.
The VP of Human Resources will serve as a strategic business partner to executive leadership, leading the HR function across a multi-state manufacturing organization with more than 3,000 employees. This individual will be responsible for driving workforce strategy, operational excellence, talent development, employee engagement, labor relations, compliance, and organizational effectiveness. The ideal candidate is an experienced HR executive who thrives in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments and can balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution.
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Location:
East Metro, Twin Cities – Corporate Headquarters (Travel up to 50% throughout North America)
Salary Range: $220,000 – $250,000 base salary + executive bonus opportunity
Benefits:
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid time off and company holidays; retirement savings program; opportunity to influence organizational growth and future strategic initiatives
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute the enterprise HR strategy to support business growth, operational excellence, and organizational performance
- Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, and change management initiatives
- Lead and develop a geographically dispersed HR leadership team across multiple manufacturing locations
- Drive employee engagement, retention, leadership development, and performance management strategies
- Standardize HR policies, programs, and processes while balancing site-specific operational needs
- Utilize HR metrics and workforce analytics to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement
- Partner with Operations to address workforce planning, labor market challenges, and talent pipeline development
- Oversee hourly recruiting, onboarding, and retention strategies across manufacturing facilities
- Lead complex employee relations matters, investigations, and labor relations initiatives in both union and non-union environments
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and HR best practices while supporting a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
Required
Skills & Experience:
- Experience in food manufacturing is required
- Experience leading HR across four or more multi-state manufacturing sites
- Previous HR Vice President or CHRO experience supporting an organization with 1,000+ employees and a large hourly workforce
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
- 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including senior leadership within manufacturing or industrial operations
- Demonstrated success partnering with executive leadership to align HR strategy with business objectives
- Strong background in employee relations, labor relations, organizational development, talent management, and employment law
- Experience leading organizational change, growth initiatives, and HR transformation in complex environments
- Proven ability to lead geographically dispersed HR teams and influence across all levels of the organization
- Willingness to travel up to 50% to support manufacturing operations across North America
About Versique:
Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.
Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they…
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