Vice President, HR

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

1. Serve as a trusted leadership advisor to the Group President and Leadership Team peers
2. Collaborate with the Group President and leadership team peers to monitor and evolve the organization’s long-term mission and goals
3. Enable company mission through a robust talent management strategy aligned with the overall ESCO strategy and values
4. Partner with senior leadership to understand and develop the organization's goals and strategy for staffing, talent acquisition, and retention
5. Engage the workforce to steward and evolve ETS-Lindgren’s culture
6. Drive robust talent review and succession planning efforts to accelerate the development of the internal talent pipeline while cultivating an external talent pool
7. Manage and evolve mentoring, skills development, and other key HR programs to support people and company strategy
8. Provide speedy resolution of human resource, compensation, and benefits questions, concerns, and issues in partnership with corporate centers of excellence

Supervisory

1. Provide exceptional leadership of the HR function selecting, motivating, coaching, and developing team members in their career growth and progression
2. Directly manage 4 US-based and indirectly manage 3 Finland- and China-based HR professionals
3. Oversee and adjust as necessary the daily workflow and priorities of the HR function
4. Identify key performance indicators for the organization’s HR function; assess the organization’s success and market competitiveness based on these metrics

Technical

1. Research, develop, and implement competitive compensation, benefits, performance appraisal, and employee incentive programs partnering with corporate centers of excellence
2. Ensure compliance with employment-related laws, regulations, and requirements
3. Maintain core knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices in employment law, human resources, and talent management
4. Understand and leverage HR data and analytics to derive insights that inform the people strategy
5. Serve as the organization’s Global Ethics Officer liaising with the Corporate Ombudsman, CHRO, and General Counsel
6. Participate in professional development and networking conferences and events
7. Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills & Attributes

1. Seamless ability to transition from strategic leadership to hands-on, tactical execution
2. Outstanding managerial and leadership skills
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
4. Excellent influence, interpersonal, coaching, and conflict resolution skills
5. Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail
6. Strong data analytics and problem-solving skills
7. Robust external networks (HR professionals, associations, etc.)
8. Strong knowledge of employment laws and resourcefulness in seeking expert counsel
9. Broad knowledge of and experience with human resource information systems
10. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Education And Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
2. Experience working in and/or with manufacturing environments
3. Experience with global organizations with multiple international locations
4. At least 15 years of progressive human resource management experience required, with strategic, talent management, and/or business development experience highly preferred

Other Requirements

1. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
2. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
3. Travel expectations 10-15%

Benefits We Offer

1. Medical (with Health Savings Account), Dental, and Vision Insurance
2. Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
3. 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
4. Stock Purchase Plan with company match
5. Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
6. Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Bereavement Leave, & Holidays
7. Parental & Caregiver Leave
8. Employee Education Assistance Program
9. Employee Assistance Program
10. Employee Appreciation Incentives (Birthdays, Recognition Awards, etc.)
11. PPE Reimbursement
12. 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!

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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.

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Drug-Free Workplace

ETS-Lindgren is a drug-free workplace.