VP of HR - Manufacturing - 50% Local Travel - $200k-$240k

Our client is seeking a VP of Human Resources to lead HR strategy at their plants in Union County, NJ and Long Island, NY. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the big-picture people strategy and everyday employee experience. The VP will serve as a strategic partner to the business, ensuring that HR strategy is aligned with the company's global vision. This role will drive meaningful change around growth strategy, process improvements, and digital transformation.

Client Details

Our client is a global leader in premium dairy and dessert products. The VP of HR will report into the President of the Americas and will oversee the full spectrum of HR for employees in Long Island, NY and Union County, NJ.

This position is full-time on-site between the Long Island and Union County, New Jersey locations. 50% local travel is expected from NY to NJ. This is mandatory as the role partners closely with leaders and employees at both locations. The VP of HR will need to build relationships and ensure consistent visibility and alignment across both locations. The VP of HR will manage a team of HR professionals across the sites, and will drive targeted training and coaching to foster continuous learning and professional growth.

Other major areas of focus include recruitment, engagement, compensation and benefits, succession planning, and digital transformation.

The successful candidate is an experienced HR leader who combines strategic vision with hands-on execution. They will bring a proven track record of driving HR transformation, building high-performing teams, and shaping long-term people strategies. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with organizational development at a strategic level.

Candidates MUST have prior HR management experience in manufacturing.

Description

• Partner with executive leadership team to shape HR strategy aligned with business goals and global priorities.
• Lead, mentor, and up-skill the HR team to foster high performance.
• Split time between New York and New Jersey locations (approximately 50% travel) to ensure consistent HR support and alignment across sites.
• Drive leadership development, succession planning, employee engagement, and organizational development initiatives.
• Oversee all HR processes such as recruitment, compensation, benefits, payroll, compliance, and digitization.
• Lead HR projects and process improvements.

Profile

• Proven HR leader with 15+ years of experience, including senior leadership in a complex organization.
• HR experience in the manufacturing or food and beverage industry is a must.
• Experience in organizational development, change management, and HR transformation.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, labor law, compensation, and benefits.
• Ability to build trust and drive results across all levels.
• Business-minded yet people-focused.
• Spanish speaking is preferred.

Job Offer

• Base salary between $200k-$240k depending on candidate's experience.
• Annual bonus.
• Leadership impact, team development, strategic exposure.
• Global exposure.

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