Oshkosh Defense · 1 day ago
Vice President, HR - Transport
Oshkosh Defense is an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer dedicated to supporting those who protect others. The Vice President of Human Resources for the Transport Segment is responsible for shaping and executing the people strategy to support business growth and operational excellence.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted advisor to Transport Leadership Team on talent strategy, workforce planning, culture, and engagement. Provide strong HR Partnership to the Segment President, including sharing perspectives and providing candid feedback
Translate business strategy into a forward-looking HR roadmap that supports growth, productivity, and innovation
Lead change management efforts tied to transformation, automation, and evolving workforce needs
Assess organizational effectiveness and guide organizational changes to be aligned with business strategy
Oversee talent acquisition strategies for the segment, including advanced manufacturing, skilled technical labor, and leadership roles
Drive leadership development, succession planning, and performance management programs through leader engagement
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, learning, accountability, and inclusion
Build an environment where team members feel supported, challenged, and empowered to do their best work
Champion engagement, communication, and retention initiatives across all levels of the organization
Partner with leaders to strengthen leader capability and team effectiveness
Lead a team of HR leaders that provide partnership to segment leaders in executing our business strategy and caring for team members
Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements
Care for segment HR talent and build bench strength within the HR organization, including strong talent selection, effective feedback and development plans
Leverage HR analytics and technology to improve decision-making and operational efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including senior-level roles
Proven experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or technology-driven organizations
Strong knowledge of employment law, labor relations, and HR best practices
Preferred
Master's degree or MBA
Demonstrated success leading organizational change and scaling HR for growth
SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or similar certification
Company
Oshkosh Defense
Oshkosh Defense delivers leading-edge tactical wheeled vehicles and life cycle sustainment services
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1917-05-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Recent News
2025-10-13
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