Vice President Of Human Resources

Position Type: Vice President

Location: Detroit, Michigan or Seattle, Washington (onsite)

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Company: Bedrock Manufacturing

About Us

At Shinola, we make beautiful, enduring, handcrafted goods that are built to be lived in, worn out, and well loved.  Our thoughtful craftsmanship, timeless design and spirited stories inspire our customers to live well, with confidence & joy—in a style that is uniquely their own!  Because we are a growing and evolving company, each employee is a key stakeholder, making decisions every day that directly impact our overall vision and direction. At Shinola, you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant contribution at the start of what we believe will become an iconic American brand.

Job Summary

The Vice President of Human Resources (HR) provides executive-level leadership and guidance to the organization’s HR operations. The Vice President is responsible for setting, enforcing, and evaluating legally compliant human resources policies, procedures, best practices, and identifying and implementing long-range strategic talent management goals that support overall business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Researches, develops, and implements competitive compensation, benefits, performance appraisal, and employee incentive programs
• Ensures compliance and keeps up to date with employment, benefits, insurance, safety, and other laws, regulations, and requirements
• Owns and manages the organization’s employee relations and recruiting budget
• Oversee the company's recruitment, interview, selection, hiring and onboarding process, and executes best practices for hiring, retention, and talent management, including D&I strategies
• Develop innovative L&D programs that provide employees at all levels of the organization enhancement opportunities
• Collaborates with executive leadership to define the organization’s long-term mission and goals; identifies ways to support this mission through talent management and employee experience
• Identifies key performance indicators for the organization’s human resource and talent management functions; assesses the organization’s success and market competitiveness based on these metrics
• Provides guidance and leadership to the human resource management team; assists with resolution of employee relations, compensation, and benefits questions, concerns, and issues

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s or law degree highly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• 10+ years of human resource management experience required, with strategic, talent management, and/or business development experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with varied human resource information systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP strongly preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Sampling Of Total Rewards Program

• Employee assistance program
• Compensation can be negotiated based on previous experience & qualifications
• 401k with company match
• Medical, dental & vision - click here to view our full package!
• Paid Time-off:
• 2 Volunteer days
• Pet Insurance
• STIP (short-term incentive plan) & LTIP (long-term incentive plan) eligibility
• Complimentary employee watch
• Benefits:
• 10 Corporate Holidays
• Compensation type: Salary
• 15 Vacation days (accrued)
• Merchandise discounts
• Compensation:

At Shinola, we're committed to growing and empowering an inclusive community within our company and industry. This is why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of the best and brightest from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives across our organization. Research shows that oftentimes women and other minority groups only apply to open roles if they meet 100% of the listed criteria. Shinola encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned.
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and Shinola may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.