Vice President, Leadership Business Partner

Vice President, Leadership Business Partner

Greenfield is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Vice President of Leadership Business Partners to help shape its enterprise talent strategy and strengthen leadership across a dynamic, growing global business. In this role, you will serve as the primary HR Business Partner for the SC&I Business Unit while leading a small, high-impact team of three Leadership Business Partners supporting Renewable Energy, Distillery & Manufacturing Operations, and Shared Services. The team is intentionally lean, and success depends on the ability to create impact through influence, collaboration, and relationship-building rather than organizational size or hierarchy. As a senior advisor to business leaders, the CHRO, and the HR leadership team, you will translate business priorities into enterprise talent solutions that elevate organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and workforce readiness.

You will partner closely with the global Centers of Excellence to ensure programs related to talent management, leadership development, performance, and organizational design are executed effectively within the business. This requires exceptional collaboration and the ability to align stakeholders around shared goals within a matrixed operating model. You will lead and develop your team of Leadership Business Partners by raising their strategic depth and enabling them to deliver consistently high-value support to their respective business units. You will also drive core leadership and talent processes, including succession planning, executive coaching, cross-business talent reviews, and organizational design work that supports growth, scalability, and performance.

A modern, systems-oriented approach to HR operations is essential in this role. You will apply strong systems-thinking capability and process optimization methodologies, such as Lean and Six Sigma, to simplify workflows, reduce manual touchpoints, and improve the overall efficiency and scalability of the people function. High fluency in HRIS and people-technology platforms will allow you to leverage data, automation, and modern tools to strengthen decision-making and improve the employee and manager experience.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned HR business partner who thrives in influence-based environments and brings deep experience in leadership development, talent strategy, and organizational effectiveness. You should be comfortable advising senior executives, guiding organizations through growth and change, and elevating the capability of the broader HR team by fostering an enterprise-first mindset. Success in this role requires strategic acumen, operational discipline, and a collaborative approach that enhances the impact of a lean HR Team.

Since 1989, Greenfield Global has been the leading supplier of high-purity alcohols, specialty solvents, custom blended solutions, and fuel ethanol to businesses worldwide. Greenfield's low-carbon ethanol helps industries reduce their carbon emissions and meet environmental objectives. Our team of researchers and engineers continue to lead innovation in sustainable energy and chemicals, including green hydrogen, green methanol, sustainable aviation fuel, and renewable natural gas.

Our primary markets are life sciences, food, flavor, fragrance, personal care, beverage alcohols, industrials, and renewable fuels. Annually, the company fulfills over 35,000 orders in more than 50 countries through its extensive global supply chain.

Our mission is to unlock the potential of people, partnerships, and nature to accelerate sustainable solutions for the health of the planet. If you love to enhance customer experiences and want to join a high-performance team that is passionate about operational excellence and cares about its role in the world and sustainability, Greenfield is the perfect place to build your career.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner closely on all aspects of strategy for the business as a key member of the leadership team
• Serve as thought leader with a strategic lens, advising on global org challenges and the people/culture implications while balancing the need to align HR strategies with regional needs
• Align HR strategy with business unit goals for growth – including talent pipeline development, retention, employee experience and workforce planning
• Support business development efforts

• Establish trusted relationships internally and be visible to team members
• Bring a People First mentality to decision making and help ensure all leaders are managing with a People First approach
• Continue efforts that enhance the employee experience. Foster change leadership, act as an HR brand ambassador, and drive culture by caring for our team members, our communities, and our customers.

Your Experience Should Include

• Comprehensive HR experiences (10+yrs) with a track record of building, developing and retaining a high-performing HR function
• Progressive HR experience with a proven track record in key functions such as talent management, performance management and business partnership
• Track record of driving alignment from a culture and business perspective
• Skilled in leveraging data analytics to inform strategic human resources decisions
• Successfully implemented HR processes and systems to drive efficiency, speed and consistency across the organization
• Experience outside of HR – such as Operations, Sales, Marketing, or Finance
• M&A (due diligence and integration) experience
• Experience with an operational front-line workforce and multisite leadership
• Experience in manufacturing, chemical, food/beverage, beauty, or any highly regulated industry
• Experience working in global organization
• Commitment to Greenfield Global's values of accountability, safety, quality, and sustainability
• Inspiring and collaborative leader with excellent people management, team and organizational skills
• Low ego with a strong sense of personal accountability, team accountability, patience and willingness to roll-up their sleeves to deliver results
• Strong influencing / communication skills & affinity for stakeholder / matrix management

Total Compensation & Care

• Base salary dependent on experience and demonstrated performance
• Formal and informal training opportunities
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Income protection: short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid personal sick time
• Vacation time exceeding industry standards
• Company funded retirement savings program with individual contribution opportunities
• Meaningful and challenging work
• Curated intentional culture focused on growth and development, engagement, and communication

Why Join Greenfield?

• We innovate, collaborate, and work with purpose. Our mission is to unlock the potential of people, partnerships, and nature to accelerate sustainable solutions for the health of the planet, and our work has a positive impact on the environment around the world.
• Are you passionate about creating exceptional customer experiences, thriving in a culture of innovation, and driving sustainable solutions? At Greenfield, you'll join a high-performance team dedicated to making a positive impact on the planet while advancing your career.
• With offices in the U.S., Canada, and Ireland, Greenfield Global is family-owned and operated and has been awarded "Canada's Best Managed Companies" Platinum-level designation since 2015.

Core Principles

• Innovation: We are constantly seizing opportunities to develop new products, processes and methods to meet the diverse and demanding requirements of our customers.
• Collaboration: We are part catalyst, part collaborator. We work with partners to get the most out of our existing products, and to develop custom solutions for our customer requirements.
• Responsibility: Our commitment to give back to local communities in the US and Canada goes beyond the bottom line. We give back to the planet by processing renewable resources into low carbon fuels and chemicals.
• Agility: Our team is not only fast, we have the flexibility and creativity to pivot with customer needs to develop custom-made, on-time solutions.
• Discipline: At every plant, and for every customer, for every shipment, we put quality first. We operate a tight, transparent supply chain while meeting the highest regulatory standards.

Greenfield Global USA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or domestic partner status, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.