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Ashley Furniture Industries · 3 days ago

VP / SVP Human Resources - Operations

Advance, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Ashley Furniture Industries is seeking a VP/SVP of Human Resources - Operations to develop and execute HR strategies for their operational divisions in the United States. This role involves strategic leadership, talent management, and technology adoption, particularly focusing on operational excellence and employee engagement.

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Responsibilities

Develop, communicate, and execute a multi-year HR strategy for Operations that is directly aligned with the overall AFI/ADS business strategy, focusing on productivity, efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement

Act as a trusted strategic advisor to the EVP of Manufacturing and EVP of Distribution/Transportation, providing expert counsel on organizational design, workforce planning, employee relations, and change management

Partner with the Vice President of Talent Acquisition to oversee and enhance talent acquisition strategies to efficiently recruit, onboard, and retain high-volume, skilled operational employees and drivers, ensuring a robust pipeline for all key roles

Design and implement performance management systems that drive accountability, recognize excellence, and cultivate a performance-driven culture across all operational functions

Champion Ashley's Core & Growth Values throughout the operations workforce, ensuring HR policies and practices reflect the company's commitment to Honesty, Integrity, Passion, Drive, Discipline, Continuous Improvement, and “Dirty Fingernail” (our Core Values), and Leadership, Customer Centric, and Boundaryless (our Growth Values)

Develop and lead programs to significantly improve employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention in the manufacturing, distribution, and transportation environments

Utilize charisma and influence to inspire confidence, build strong relationships with frontline leaders and employees, and effectively navigate complex employee relations and organizational change initiatives

Possess deep knowledge of and champion the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies within the HR function (e.g., AI-driven recruiting, predictive analytics for turnover, optimized scheduling, enhanced training modules) to improve efficiency and employee experience

Utilize HR analytics and metrics (e.g., turnover, cost-per-hire, safety incidents, training effectiveness) to inform decision-making, measure program ROI, and proactively identify operational risks and opportunities

Design and manage competitive compensation and incentive programs tailored to the unique labor markets of manufacturing, distribution, and transportation, ensuring programs foster commitment and drive results

Ensure complete federal, state, and local regulatory compliance across all operational HR practices, mitigating legal and financial risks, especially in areas like DOT regulations and manufacturing safety

Qualification

Strategic HR LeadershipAIDigital HR LeadershipTalent AcquisitionData-Driven Decision MakingOperations AcumenChange ManagementEmployee EngagementCharismatic LeadershipInfluenceCompliance & RiskNegotiation

Required

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

Minimum of 15+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a Senior Vice President, VP, or CHRO role leading HR for a large-scale, multi-site operational organization (manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or similar industrial environment)

Mandatory experience supporting a workforce of 5,000+ employees, including significant experience with non-exempt, hourly, and driver populations

Proven track record of success in transforming HR organizations and leading significant change management efforts

Demonstrable experience with and understanding of leveraging technology, data analytics, and Artificial Intelligence in the HR function

Travel is required to visit all facilities