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Vice President of Human Resources 

Position Summary:   The Vice President of Human Resources (VP, HR) serves as a strategic partner to senior leadership, driving the development and execution of a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with the organization’s business objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational priorities. This role leads the HR and Corporate Training departments. 

Key Responsibilities:                     

• Serve as a strategic people advisor to the Senior Leadership team on organization structure, workforce capability, and leadership development
• Develop, execute and adapt the HR strategy aligned to business goals, regulatory requirements, and operational priorities

• Model and reinforce company values and foster cultural behaviors including safety, integrity, collaboration, learning, inclusion, innovation, accountability, and customer service
• Strengthen employee engagement, retention, and leadership effectiveness through targeted programs and transparent communication

• In partnership with HR leaders and operational leaders, optimize organizational structures, roles, and processes by applying organizational design principles that enhance scalability, efficiency, and operational effectiveness
• Lead integrated workforce planning to ensure the organization has the right talent, in the right roles, at the right time, anticipating future capability needs and building technical and leadership pipelines
• Sponsor and execute change management initiatives related to modernization, technology adoption, regulatory shifts, and operating model changes, ensuring smooth transitions and strong adoption across the organization.
• Build organizational readiness and capacity for continuous improvement, agility, and cultural alignment during periods of transformational change.

• Oversee performance against SLAs and KPIs
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and industry/customer regulations

• Identify, monitor, and manage HR risks in partnership with Legal and Compliance; maintain strong governance and audit readiness

• Lead, coach, and develop the HR team to deliver strategic impact and excellent service

• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development across the organization
• Oversee development and maintenance of HR policies, employee handbooks, and employment practices
• Manage risk related to employment matters and partner with legal counsel when appropriate
• Lead the development and administration of competitive compensation and benefits programs
• Oversee HR systems, data management, and reporting to support informed decision-making
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10-15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Proven expertise in organizational design, workforce and strategic HR planning, change management,  staff development, training and culture building  
• Strong business acumen combined with deep HR expertise applied to support business unit success
• Deep knowledge of federal and state employment labor laws, safety regulations, risk management and union environments.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, negotiate, and lead effectively, with a proven record of shaping decisions and driving alignment at the executive level.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills with the ability to build trust at all levels of the organization.
• Must be dependable, mature, responsible, have the ability to use good judgment and demonstrate a high level of confidentiality.
• Working knowledge of various HRIS technologies (Dayforce preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-state and International HR experience
• Experience of government contracts, wage determinations and CBAs/unions
• HR Certifications

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel (domestic/international) as needed
• Ability to obtain US Passport
• Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance (if needed)  

Working Conditions

• In office at Bridgewater, Virginia

Pay Band: $125,000- 225,000.  Starting pay is determined by experience, qualifications, and internal equity, and typically falls between the minimum and midpoint of the pay range.