Vice President of Human Resources

Bridgewater, 1402 Airport Road, Bridgewater, Virginia, United States of America Job Description Posted Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:00 AM Live an Adventure, Master your Craft, Find your Purpose At Dynamic Aviation, we solve unique challenges for our customers with innovative aviation solutions. Our focus is on operations that serve, protect, and enhance the lives of families and communities worldwide. Whether modifying aircraft to help protect our service members overseas, performing geographical mapping for scientific research, or working to suppress large wildfires on the West Coast, we serve with integrity and excellence. Vice President of Human Resources Position Summary: The Vice President of Human Resources (VP, HR) serves as a strategic partner to senior leadership, driving the development and execution of a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with the organization’s business objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational priorities. This role leads the HR and Corporate Training departments. Key Responsibilities: Serve as a strategic people advisor to the Senior Leadership team on organization structure, workforce capability, and leadership development Develop, execute and adapt the HR strategy aligned to business goals, regulatory requirements, and operational priorities Model and reinforce company values and foster cultural behaviors including safety, integrity, collaboration, learning, inclusion, innovation, accountability, and customer service Strengthen employee engagement, retention, and leadership effectiveness through targeted programs and transparent communication In partnership with HR leaders and operational leaders, optimize organizational structures, roles, and processes by applying organizational design principles that enhance scalability, efficiency, and operational effectiveness Lead integrated workforce planning to ensure the organization has the right talent, in the right roles, at the right time, anticipating future capability needs and building technical and leadership pipelines Sponsor and execute change management initiatives related to modernization, technology adoption, regulatory shifts, and operating model changes, ensuring smooth transitions and strong adoption across the organization. Build organizational readiness and capacity for continuous improvement, agility, and cultural alignment during periods of transformational change. Oversee performance against SLAs and KPIs Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and industry/customer regulations Identify, monitor, and manage HR risks in partnership with Legal and Compliance; maintain strong governance and audit readiness Lead, coach, and develop the HR team to deliver strategic impact and excellent service Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development across the organization Oversee development and maintenance of HR policies, employee handbooks, and employment practices Manage risk related to employment matters and partner with legal counsel when appropriate Lead the development and administration of competitive compensation and benefits programs Oversee HR systems, data management, and reporting to support informed decision-making Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred. 10‑15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role Proven expertise in organizational design, workforce and strategic HR planning, change management, staff development, training and culture building Strong business acumen combined with deep HR expertise applied to support business unit success Deep knowledge of federal and state employment labor laws, safety regulations, risk management and union environments. Demonstrated ability to communicate, negotiate, and lead effectively, with a proven record of shaping decisions and driving alignment at the executive level. Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills with the ability to build trust at all levels of the organization. Must be dependable, mature, responsible, have the ability to use good judgment and demonstrate a high level of confidentiality. Working knowledge of various HRIS technologies (Dayforce preferred) Preferred Qualifications Multi‑state and International HR experience Experience of government contracts, wage determinations and CBAs/unions HR Certifications Additional Requirements Ability to travel (domestic/international) as needed Ability to obtain US Passport Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Cleared if needed Working Conditions In office at Bridgewater, Virginia It is the policy of Dynamic Aviation to prohibit and eliminate discrimination on grounds of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law. It is also Dynamic Aviation's policy to provide equal employment for all and comply with any affirmative action obligations pursuant to the Federal Executive Orders, 11246 and 11375, as amended. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dynamic Aviation Group Inc