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Tarkett · 4 hours ago

Vice President, Human Resources

US75 Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Tarkett Sports is a world leader in sports construction and surfacing, seeking a Vice President of Human Resources to lead their HR function in North America. This role involves shaping and executing the people strategy in partnership with senior leaders, ensuring effective HR systems and processes, and fostering a high-performance culture.

Building MaterialManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Act as a strategic thought partner to senior leaders, aligning people strategy with business objectives and growth plans

Translate business strategy into actionable HR initiatives that drive performance, engagement, and organizational effectiveness

Provide proactive guidance on workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, and change management

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, offering data-driven insights and pragmatic HR solutions

Diplomacy and an education-forward approach is essential, recognizing that Tarkett Sports is a collection of acquired small business owners with legacy practices who have evolved into a $1B company

With five new acquisitions in 2024-2025 and potentially more in 2026, this role must lead the HR team to build and execute robust, compliant, and non-disruptive integration plans

Ensure HR fundamentals across all areas, including talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, benefits, employee relations, compliance, and HR operations – identify gaps and build project teams to improve stronger HR fundamentals are put in place

Ensure Workday people data integrity, dashboards, and analytics to drive decision making

Lead the evaluation, implementation, and optimization of HR tools and solutions that drive HR efficiency

Establish and maintain clear, consistent HR policies and processes including the identification of legal risks or gaps and build plans

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

Champion a high-performance, inclusive, and entrepreneurial culture

Partner with leaders to attract, develop, and retain top talent

Promote employee engagement and continuous improvement across the organization

Improve business performance through talent management, including performance management, succession planning, and workforce planning initiatives to de-risk the business and drive better business outcomes

Lead, coach, and develop an extended HR team of approximately 10 professionals

Foster collaboration, accountability, and professional growth within the HR function

Assess administrative, tactical and strategic HR bodies of work performed by each team members and develop plans to optimize how HR work is executed so roles are realigned as fit-for-purpose

Build strong cross-functional partnerships and ensure HR is viewed as a value-added business partner

Qualification

HR leadership experienceHR systems knowledgeBusiness acumenStrategic thinkingEmployment law knowledgeStakeholder managementTeam leadershipInfluencing skillsCommunication skillsRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)

10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including senior-level or executive HR roles

Demonstrated experience partnering with executive leaders and influencing business outcomes

Strong foundation in HR systems, processes, and operational excellence

Proven experience leading and developing a multi-functional HR team

Deep knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices

Preferred

Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with strong-minded, entrepreneurial leaders while effectively influencing change

Ability to demonstrate respect for existing success, navigating resistance with diplomacy, and drive progress through credibility, data, influence, and partnership rather than force

Exceptional strategic thinking and business acumen

Strong partnering, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to balance big-picture strategy with hands-on execution

Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, construction or multi-site organizations strongly preferred

Blended experience working in large organizations with sophisticated HR systems and processes as well as less mature organizations

Benefits

Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!

Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Company

Tarkett

Glassdoor3.8

With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions, generating net sales of € 3.3 billion in 2024.

Founded in 1880

Lentzweiler, Diekirch, LUX

10001+ employees

https://www.tarkett-group.com/en/

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