Human Resources Director

Job Title: Director of Human Resources

Reports to: CEO or CFO

Company Overview: Groff Tractor & Equipment (“Groff” or “GT&E” or "Company") is

aleading full line construction equipment dealer of John Deere and Wirtgen Grou

pequipment serving the majority of Southern Pennsylvania including the Philadelphia

,Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg MSAs. In 2023 GT&E was acquired by Wildcat Capita

lManagement along with the incumbent John Deere Construction and Forestry (“Deere”

)dealers in Southern Pennsylvania, forming Pennsylvania’s largest Deere dealer with eigh

tlocations. Backed by a multi-billion-dollar family office, the Company is looking to gro

wboth i) organically via market share expansion and ii) via M&A in adjacent territories – a

sone of the few institutionally backed players within the Deere network, we are positione

das an acquiror of choic

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Wildcat Capital Management Overview : Wildcat Capital Management was founded

asthe single-family oice for David Bonderman (co-founder of TPG Capital) and focuses

onmaking partnership centric investments in leading companies. Wildcat employs

acollaborative approach, providing its management partners with the equity capital to gr

owand the latitude to make the right strategic investments to drive long-term value creatio

n.Wildcat seeks to be an active partner but is flexible with respect to structure, contro

l,intended duration and ownership percentage, and aims to provide its partners with a de

eplevel of strategic support, capital, and time to build enduring businesses across any sta

geof the maturity curv

e.
Purpos e: Lead the development, implementation, and coordination of all personnel rela

tedpolicies and procedures. Ensure compliance with all federal, state/provincial,

andlocal employment laws. Partner with the executive team to drive business goals through

anengaged, high-performing workforce. Champion talent acquisition, retention,

anddevelopment while cultivating a positive workplace cultu

re.
Key Responsibilit

ies: Develop, implement, and maintain employee policies and procedures; ad

visemanagers and employees on policy interpretation and compliance

withemployment laws and company standa

rds. Serve as a strategic partner on the leadership team, contributing to organizati

onalplanning and execution of business go

als. Design and manage employee engagement initiatives, including recogni

tionprograms, wellness activities, and feedback mechani

sms. Oversee the administration of compensation and benefits programs, inclu

dingperformance-based pay structures and workers’ compensat

ion. Lead recruitment eorts across the organization: build external partnerships (e

.g.,local schools and workforce programs), coach hiring managers, and optimize

theselection and onboarding proces

ses. Manage and continuously improve the performance management process to en

surealignment with company objectives and employee developm

ent. Oversee training, learning, and development programs to build internal capabili

tiesand support career progress

ion. Lead and develop the HR team, ensuring a high level of service delivery in recruit

ing,staffing, and employee developm

ent. Manage the organization’s safety and health initiatives, ensuring legal complia

nce,employee safety training, and injury prevention progr

ams. Travel regularly to company locations to support leadership, engage

withemployees, and ensure HR alignment across all branches (estimated 35% of

timeout of office, with occasional overnight travel requir

ed).
Required Qualificat

ions: Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience in key areas su

ch ascompensation and benefits, recruitment, employee relations, training

, andcompli

ance. Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related

field(or equivalent experie

nce). Strong working knowledge of federal and state/provincial labor laws, wage and

hourregulations, and HR best pract

ices. Proficient with Microsoft Office and HR information systems; experience

withHRIS/ATS platforms prefe

rred. Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and deliver strateg

ic HRinitiat

ives. Strong written and verbal communication skills; capable of presentin

g andinfluencing at all levels of the organiza

tion. PHR or SHRM-CP certification prefe