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Wolverine Building Group · 3 days ago

Vice President of Human Resources

Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Wolverine Building Group is recognized nationally as a leader in the construction industry. We are seeking a Vice President of Human Resources who will be responsible for building and guiding all aspects of the Human Resources function, ensuring HR strategies align with the company’s business goals and growth trajectory.

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Responsibilities

Develop and execute HR strategies that support company goals, growth, and culture

Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the CFO and senior leaders

Aligns HR practices with the company’s business priorities and evolving workforce needs

Oversee recruitment strategies to attract, hire, and retain top talent

Ensure effective onboarding and offboarding is in place to support fast and efficient assimilation and exits that protect dignity and employment brand

Partner with the business on workforce planning to proactively identify short- and long-term headcount and talent needs

Ensure performance management processes are in place to support employee feedback, accountability, and development

Build and implement programs for career pathing and growth, leadership development, and succession planning

Partner with business leaders to identify and address talent gaps

Lead the design, implementation, and administration of competitive compensation and benefits programs

Ensure programs support employee engagement, retention, and compliance

Oversee annual benefit renewals, open enrollment, and related vendor management

Lead employee engagement initiatives, including pulse surveys, action planning, and feedback mechanisms

Partner with leaders on communication and change management strategies that strengthen culture and alignment and promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performance workplace

Provide guidance and resolution on employee relations matters to ensure fairness, consistency, and trust

Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations

Oversee creation, maintenance, and communication of company policies and employee handbook

Partner with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to mitigate compliance risks, monitor regulatory changes, and proactively adjust HR practices

Partner with senior leadership to assess organizational structure and roles to ensure alignment with company strategy and growth

Lead initiatives to strengthen culture, engagement, and cross-functional collaboration, improving overall organizational performance

Implement tools and practices that support change management and communication, enabling accountability and clarity across the business

Manage HR systems to optimize efficiency and ensure accuracy and compliance

Define and report on HR metrics to support business decision-making

Drive continuous improvement in HR processes, tools, and systems

Partner with Payroll, Finance, IT, Marketing, and Safety on cross-functional people matters, internal communication, leave management, workers comp, and safety related items

Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of HR professionals, building capabilities within the team to scale with the company’s growth

Create and foster a collaborative, service-oriented team that partners effectively with leaders and employees at all levels

Model strong leadership, accountability, and a customer / people-first mindset

Partner with executive leadership on M&A activities, including due diligence, HR assessments, and integration planning

Develop and execute HR and people integration plans to ensure smooth transitions for acquired employees

Qualification

Strategic HR LeadershipTalent ManagementEmployee RelationsMergersAcquisitionsHR Systems ExperienceOrganizational DevelopmentTotal RewardsLeadership DevelopmentCompliance KnowledgeDiversity AwarenessTeam LeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required

10+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles with both strategic and operational HR responsibilities

Proven experience in talent management, organizational development, total rewards, and employee relations

Experience with HR systems and technology, including HRIS, ATS, PMS, LMS and other systems or modules

Strong knowledge of employment law and compliance requirements

Demonstrated success in leading and developing HR teams in growth-oriented environments

Computer skills and knowledge to conduct daily work, facilitate communication, create and deliver presentations and utilize HR systems and technology

Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive working environment

Earns the respect and trust of others, from frontline employees to executives and with external partners and vendors

Ability to travel and work remotely up to 10% to attend industry or functional events, support scaling business operations, and visit non-local work offices or project locations in the area, region, and nationally