VP Employee Relations & People Operations

DescriptionKforce has a client that is seeking a VP Employee Relations & People Operations. This is a hybrid opportunity based in Saint Louis, MO with in-office days Tuesday through Thursday.Summary:This is an excellent opportunity with a top company in the Saint Louis area for a strategic VP HR executive to serve as a key partner to the CHRO and lead enterprise-wide employee relations, people operations, workforce analytics, and transformation initiatives for a large, growth-oriented organization. This leader will manage complex cross-functional projects, turn workforce data into actionable insights, support executive-level decision-making, and build scalable HR frameworks that drive alignment, accountability, and operational excellence.Responsibilities:* Lead enterprise-wide HR projects from strategy through execution, ensuring timeline discipline, stakeholder alignment, and measurable outcomes* Translate workforce analytics, compliance data, and employee relations trends into executive-ready insights and recommendations* Drive organizational transformation initiatives across HR, Legal, IT, Finance, and business units, including restructures, capability building, and technology adoption* Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CHRO, preparing leadership materials, tracking key priorities, and helping remove barriers across the organizationRequirements* Ideal candidates will bring 10+ years of HR, consulting, project management, strategy, or related experience, including 5+ years of people leadership* Must have manufacturing industry experience* Strong employment law knowledge* Exceptional executive communication skills* Proven ability to lead through ambiguity in a fast-paced environmentJob TypeDirect HireCompensation200000 - $280000