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Safeware, Inc. · 2 months ago

Vice President of Human Resources

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

12+ years exp

Safeware, Inc. is a trusted distributor and service provider of safety products. The Vice President of Human Resources is responsible for developing and executing the overall people strategy, overseeing all HR functional areas, and serving as a strategic business partner to the executive team.

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Responsibilities

Partner with the President, executive team, and Board of Directors (as required) to design and implement the company’s people strategy aligned with business goals

Serve as a trusted advisor on all people-related matters, providing insight and recommendations that strengthen organizational performance

Represent HR priorities and perspectives during executive and company-wide planning discussions

Lead the HR team, which currently includes a Director of HR and an HR Coordinator, fostering professional growth, collaboration, and capability within the function

Identify future leadership and critical skill needs to ensure the organization is positioned for long-term success

Design and execute programs that support employee development, career growth, and leadership readiness across all levels of the organization

Build frameworks for leadership development, career pathing, coaching, and succession planning

Model Safeware’s core values of Wisdom, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence through personal leadership

Promote and reinforce the Safeware Leadership Model as the foundation for developing people and shaping company culture

Equip managers with tools and training to lead, coach, and develop their teams effectively

Champion a culture of continuous learning, feedback, and accountability

Champion and sustain Safeware’s already strong culture by ensuring our core values of Wisdom, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence are lived every day and embedded in how we lead, develop, and engage our people

Strengthen Safeware’s culture of collaboration, inclusion, and innovation

Develop initiatives that enhance engagement, recognition, and overall employee experience

Lead efforts to ensure Safeware remains an employer of choice grounded in its mission and values

Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion by building programs and practices that foster belonging and equal opportunity across the organization

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all HR operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in daily processes

Lead the design, evaluation, and administration of all employee benefits including health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), HSA, and wellness programs

Partner with brokers and vendors to analyze plan performance, negotiate renewals, and make data-driven recommendations that balance cost management with competitive employee offerings

Oversee benefits communication and enrollment processes to ensure clarity and employee understanding

Manage the HR budget and ensure financial soundness of all people-related initiatives

Partner with Finance and business leaders on workforce planning, budgeting, and forecasting

Partner with executive leadership to develop and oversee a comprehensive compensation strategy that aligns pay practices with Safeware’s business objectives, market competitiveness, and performance-based culture

Maintain compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations while ensuring HR policies and practices reflect best-in-class standards

Lead the evolution of HR technology and data strategy to enhance automation, analytics, and employee self-service

Lead change management efforts to support business transformation and growth

Drive organizational effectiveness through structure, process, and workforce design

Utilize workforce analytics and metrics to evaluate HR initiatives, guide decision-making, and measure organizational health

Stay informed on market trends, emerging HR practices, and industry innovations to continually strengthen HR strategy and operations

Lead, mentor, and develop HR leaders and team members across all functions

Build a high-performing HR organization that embodies accountability, collaboration, and service excellence

Motivate and empower direct reports to effectively lead their teams, ensuring communication, responsiveness, and trust across the organization

Qualification

HR strategy developmentLeadership developmentOrganizational designHR complianceBenefits managementData analyticsFinancial acumenCollaborative styleEmployee engagementCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required, advanced degree or HR certification a plus

Twelve to fifteen years of progressive HR experience, with at least five years in a leadership role

Proven success in developing and executing HR strategies aligned with business needs

Demonstrated success in leadership development, succession planning, and employee growth programs

Strong expertise in organizational design, total rewards, and HR compliance

Experience managing benefit programs including health, 401(k), and HSA administration

Excellent communication skills, executive presence, and ability to influence across all levels

Strong financial acumen with experience managing departmental budgets and HR cost control

Proficiency in leveraging data and analytics to inform decision-making

A hands-on, collaborative style suited to a lean HR structure

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), HSA, and wellness programs

Company

Safeware, Inc.

WHAT SAFEWARE MEANS FOR YOUR BUSINESS Safeware, the national leader in public preparedness, has been providing public safety products to our nation’s heroes for over 40 years.

Founded in 1979

Lanham, Maryland, USA

51-200 employees