Vice President, HR

Cedar Park, TX, United States

Job Summary

ETS-Lindgren, a subsidiary of ESCO Technologies, seeks a highly motivated, talented, and experienced leader to serve as its Vice President of Human Resources (VP HR) at its Cedar Park, Texas global headquarters. Reporting directly to the ETS-Lindgren Group President and functionally to the ESCO Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), the VP HR provides executive-level leadership and guidance to the organization’s HR function and operations. The VP HR is responsible for setting, evolving, and executing compliant human resources policies, programs, and practices to identify and implement long-range strategic talent management goals that enable business success and growth.

Responsibilities

Leadership

Serve as a trusted leadership advisor to the Group President and Leadership Team peers

Collaborate with the Group President and leadership team peers to monitor and evolve the organization’s long-term mission and goals

Enable company mission through a robust talent management strategy aligned with the overall ESCO strategy and values

Partner with senior leadership to understand and develop the organization's goals and strategy for staffing, talent acquisition, and retention

Engage the workforce to steward and evolve ETS-Lindgren’s culture

Drive robust talent review and succession planning efforts to accelerate the development of the internal talent pipeline while cultivating an external talent pool

Manage and evolve mentoring, skills development, and other key HR programs to support people and company strategy

Provide speedy resolution of human resource, compensation, and benefits questions, concerns, and issues in partnership with corporate centers of excellence

Supervisory

Provide exceptional leadership of the HR function selecting, motivating, coaching, and developing team members in their career growth and progression

Directly manage 4 US-based and indirectly manage 3 Finland- and China-based HR professionals

Oversee and adjust as necessary the daily workflow and priorities of the HR function

Identify key performance indicators for the organization’s HR function; assess the organization’s success and market competitiveness based on these metrics

Technical

Research, develop, and implement competitive compensation, benefits, performance appraisal, and employee incentive programs partnering with corporate centers of excellence

Ensure compliance with employment-related laws, regulations, and requirements

Maintain core knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices in employment law, human resources, and talent management

Understand and leverage HR data and analytics to derive insights that inform the people strategy

Serve as the organization’s Global Ethics Officer liaising with the Corporate Ombudsman, CHRO, and General Counsel

Participate in professional development and networking conferences and events

Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills & Attributes

Seamless ability to transition from strategic leadership to hands-on, tactical execution

Outstanding managerial and leadership skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent influence, interpersonal, coaching, and conflict resolution skills

Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail

Strong data analytics and problem-solving skills

Robust external networks (HR professionals, associations, etc.)

Strong knowledge of employment laws and resourcefulness in seeking expert counsel

Broad knowledge of and experience with human resource information systems

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred

Experience working in and/or with manufacturing environments

Experience with global organizations with multiple international locations

At least 15 years of progressive human resource management experience required, with strategic, talent management, and/or business development experience highly preferred

Other Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Travel expectations 10-15%

Benefits We Offer

Medical (with Health Savings Account), Dental, and Vision Insurance

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Stock Purchase Plan with company match

Company Paid Basic Life Insurance

Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Bereavement Leave, & Holidays

Parental & Caregiver Leave

Employee Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Appreciation Incentives (Birthdays, Recognition Awards, etc.)

PPE Reimbursement

Gym Membership Reimbursement

ABOUT ETS-Lindgren

If you have a cell phone, drive a car, listen to music, or had an MRI scan, chances are ETS-Lindgren made those experiences possible. Many of today's items create, use, or are affected by electromagnetic, magnetic, or acoustic energy. To make sure things work together harmoniously in the same environment, testing has to be done according to established compliance and performance standards. ETS-Lindgren is the company who designs and manufactures the test systems making our electronics infused lifestyle a reality!

Data Protection & Privacy Notice : Before applying, please review our data protection and privacy notice at http://www.ets-lindgren.com/Privacy-Policy to help you understand what information we collect, why we collect it, as well as your data protection and privacy rights.

Equal Employment Opportunity : ETS-Lindgren is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. ETS-Lindgren is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ETS-Lindgren are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ETS-Lindgren will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. ETS-Lindgren encourages applicants of all ages. ETS-Lindgren will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. ETS-Lindgren will provide reasonable accommodation to employees who have protected disabilities consistent with local law.

E-verify Program : ETS-Lindgren participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify program as required by law. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify.

Drug-Free Workplace : ETS-Lindgren is a drug-free workplace.

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