Vice President, Human Resources

Job Tag: Posted: September 17,2026 Our client, a privately-held, successful manufacturing organization with multiple facilities, is seeking an experienced VP of Human Resources to join their executive leadership team. This role is based in the Chicago area. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, multi-site manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will partner closely with senior operations leadership and have direct visibility with ownership, playing a key role in shaping the organization’s people strategy as the business continues to grow. Responsibilities Serve as a strategic and hands-on HR partner to senior operations leadership across multiple sites Lead and elevate core HR functions, including workforce planning, compensation structure, and policy development Build stronger alignment and trust between HR and operations leadership Drive initiatives to improve retention and engagement across an hourly, multi-shift workforce Maintain a visible, credible presence across all levels of the organization, from the plant floor to ownership Bring structure and consistency to HR practices as the organization continues to grow Desired Skills And Experience Significant HR leadership experience within manufacturing, industrial, or warehousing environments Strong background managing HR for a large, multi-site, hourly workforce A leader who is comfortable being visible and present on the plant floor, not just in the boardroom Sound judgment and the ability to navigate ambiguity in a dynamic, entrepreneurial setting Credibility and presence across all levels of the organization, from frontline employees to ownership A track record of modernizing and elevating HR functions #J-18808-Ljbffr