Benchmark, Inc. · 9 hours ago
Head of People & Organizational Effectiveness
Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expBenchmark, Inc. is seeking a Head of People & Organizational Effectiveness who will leverage talent and culture to drive growth. The role involves aligning people strategies with business objectives, leading talent development, and enhancing HR operations to support the organization’s goals.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic partner to the COO, aligning people strategies with business objectives
Lead workforce planning and talent development to ensure the business is prepared to deliver on growth goals
Integrate core values into all people programs, from hiring to systems for performance management and recognition
Drive adoption of modern HR technology and AI as appropriate to enable smarter decisions and scalable impact, enhance insight, and improve efficiency and experience for all employees
Build and sustain a forward-looking leadership and talent pipeline through coaching, development programs, and succession planning
Lead a proactive, multi-channel recruiting approach that leverages creative sourcing, employer branding, modern tools, and consistent processes to attract, engage, and secure high-caliber talent in a competitive environment
Using EOS tools, collaborating across departments to clarify roles, support leaders with aligning the right person with the right seat, and ensure accountability
Collaborate with leaders to identify capability gaps and implement scalable development pathways aligned with growth needs
Strengthen HR operations – including utilization of HR technology, improving onboarding, streamlining compliance practices, and improving/delivering a consistent and engaging employee experience
Build and manage a competitive total rewards strategy to support both attracting new employees and retention
Elevate use of data in developing strategy, planning, and risk management
Apply the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to organizational design, performance management, and accountability
Oversee HR operations (benefits, compliance, compensation, employee relations)
Document and improve scalable, auditable people processes across the employee lifecycle
Balance strategic vision with hands-on problem solving (“player-coach”), demonstrating vertical agility
Equip managers with practical tools, coaching, and training
Serve as a trusted advisor on the Leadership Team, supporting peers in people leadership
Manage key HR partnerships (benefits, recruiting, ER attorney) to ensure performance, compliance, and alignment with Benchmark's values and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related field required; Master's/MBA or SHRM-SCP/SPHR preferred
10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in senior HRBP or people leadership roles
Expertise in organizational design, performance systems, workforce planning, and compensation governance
Proficiency with HRIS (e.g., Paylocity) and HR analytics
Strong executive presence, sound judgment, and comfort in setting and upholding standards
Preferred
Experience with EOS or similar frameworks (Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), Scaling Up) strongly preferred
Experience scaling organizations from ~100 to 200+ employees is highly desirable
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
AD&D
Disability (short and long-term)
Supplemental insurances (accident and critical illness)
Employee assistance program
Wellness reimbursement
401(k) with employer matching contributions
Paid time off
Professional development budget
Company
Benchmark, Inc.
Benchmark, Inc. provides roof and pavement consulting services for companies with multiple facilities and complex assets.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Lesley Vossenkemper
Chief Operating Officer | Integrator
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