Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Development

Position: Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Development

Location: Wilkes Barre, PA

Job : 222

# of Openings: 1

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Vice President of Human Resources with a strong emphasis on organizational development and training
. This executive leader will be responsible for reinforcing programs that foster a high-performance culture, strengthen leadership capabilities, and ensure the organization has the talent, structure, and skills to support long-term growth. In addition to traditional HR leadership responsibilities, this role will champion learning and development, succession planning, culture transformation, and workforce capability building.

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with overall business goals.
• Lead workforce planning, talent acquisition, and succession planning initiatives.
• Build and implement leadership development, management training, and employee learning programs that enhance performance and engagement.
• Develop and measure KPIs for employee learning, retention, and performance improvement.
• Oversee employee engagement, culture-building, and change management programs.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Manage labor relations, including union negotiations and grievance resolution.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, and total rewards strategies to attract and retain top talent.
• Lead performance management and leadership development programs.
• Mentor and develop the HR team to support training, OD, and HR strategy execution.

• 10+ years of progressive Organizational management experience.
• Proven success in strategic Management/Leadership roles within a mid-to-large scale organization.
• String experience in organizational development, training, or learning & development (L&D).
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, labor relations, and compliance requirements.
• Strong background in instructional design, adult learning methodologies, and modern training delivery tools (in-person, e-learning, blended learning).
• Demonstrated ability to lead cultural transformation and change initiatives.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and coaching skills.

• Competitive compensation package with performance incentives.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.