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AFB International · 23 hours ago

Vice President, Human Resources

Greater St. Louis

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

AFB International is a global leader in pet food palatability, partnering with manufacturers to develop high-performance palatants. The Vice President of Human Resources will serve as a strategic business leader, shaping and executing HR initiatives that enhance organizational performance and workforce engagement.

AgricultureFood and Beverage

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Define and execute HR strategies that drive measurable business outcomes and support long-term growth

Lead programs across talent acquisition, leadership development, organizational design, succession planning, and M&A HR integration

Be a steward of our unique culture, operating system (EBOS) and Core Values

Act as a trusted and integral part of High Performing Leadership Team

Leverage HR analytics and key performance metrics (Time-to-Fill, Engagement Scores, Attrition, Succession White Space) to inform decisions, measure ROI, and elevate accountability

Champion continuous improvement initiatives in alignment with Core Value Drivers (Internal Fill Rate, Retention, On-Time Delivery & Quality, CAGR, OMX Expansion)

Build and mentor high-performing HR and leadership teams to ensure sustainable organizational success

Qualification

HR strategy developmentLeadership developmentOrganizational designGlobal HR managementContinuous improvement methodologiesHR analyticsTalent acquisitionExecutive presenceBusiness acumenCollaborative mindset

Required

Senior HR executive with 7+ years of leadership experience at the Senior Director or VP level, ideally having led HR strategy for a $500M+ organization

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field

Multi-industry and/or multi-business experience within continuous improvement environments

Proven practitioner of structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies, with a track record of addressing complex business challenges and driving measurable results

Strong global HR perspective, ideally managing teams across regions such as EU, Thailand, Brazil, or comparable markets

Exceptional business acumen, with the ability to translate operational needs into workforce strategies that deliver measurable business impact

High-energy, entrepreneurial leader with executive presence, unquestioned integrity, and a highly collaborative mindset