Vice President Of Human Resources

Convergint has been operating for more than 21 years, with incredible growth, which has led to revenues in excess of $2.1 Billion globally. Future expansion plans include tripling revenue through organic and acquisition growth. The US accounts for $1.5 Billion of current revenue and over 5,000 colleagues which will grow to an excess of $3.5 Billion and 12,000 plus colleagues. Our success and growth can be contributed to many factors over the past 21 years, but one steadfast reason is our Culture. Convergint culture is like no other and the bedrock of every decision we make.
Reporting to CHRO of global HR, the VPHR will work with senior leaders across the organization to foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, to support an evolving workforce and to ensure excellence in HR service delivery. The VPHR will champion the company’s culture and work side by side with the CEO of North America to evolve our human resource support. This impactful leader will be an integral part of the leadership team, leading and driving a scalable colleague strategy that will best enable Convergint’s growth agenda while continuing to further our culture.
The VPHR will, with the US HR team, ensure a thoughtful colleague experience that improves onboarding, supports acquisitive growth and continues to raise the bar and improve engagement and the overall colleague experience for our current and future leaders. The ideal leader possesses strategic aptitude, moves with urgency and embraces the opportunity to be the face of the people function. This impactful leader is a growth focused and is a strong communicator and collaborator. They can translate the business objectives to the people, talent and culture strategy that will continue to make Convergint the employer of choice within the Security and AV Integration industry.
Strategy & Growth
Job Responsibilities (direct and through HR team management):

• Consult with local management and provide daily HR guidance
• Work closely with management and colleagues to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Works with the business leaders developing talent acquisitions strategies and collaborates with TA Directors to drive the TA process to support our high growth model.
• Shape and lead a strategic people function for Convergint US.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner and trusted advisor to the CEO of North America, Executive Leaders and members of the HR team.
• Support acquisitions and integrations within the US, ensuring new colleagues are onboarded and integrated to the organization
• Analyze trends and metrics within regions and develop HR programs to support managers and colleagues
• Develop and administer programs, procedures and guidelines with individual regions & CTC locations to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the company
• Responsible for coordinating all employment related activities for acquisitions within the region including benefit and compensation analysis and all onboarding activities needed for integration

Culture

• Incorporate our culture (values & beliefs) by example in all you do
• Determine and recommend colleague relations practices necessary to establish a positive employment relationship and promote a high level of morale and motivation
• Foster, cultivate and promote the 10 Convergint Company Values and Beliefs

Leadership & Development

• Ensure that the company has the talent it needs to deliver on its growth agenda
• Participate in the interview selection process for management level positions within the regions.
• Lead the current team of 5 HRBPs, 6 Talent Acquisitions, 1 Benefits and 4 Learning & Development colleagues through 9 direct reports.
• Works with business leaders to drive the Learning and Development strategy and deliver impactful training for all US colleagues while collaborating with the global team to share knowledge and best practices.
• Conduct regularly scheduled meetings with managers in regions supporting their success & development
• Responsible for delivering Leadership and Human Resource training within the regions.

HR Programs & Procedures

• Oversee the day-to-day needs of human resource support including policy interpretation and administration of policies in a fair and consistent manner
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of colleagues, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partner with the legal department or outside counsel as needed/required
• Administration and management of all colleague leave activities. Manage all coordination with payroll department and outside vendors
• Focus on operational excellence within the HR team through the implementation of scalable programs and processes.
• Manage, implement and administer all HR programs by region
• Develop and improve various HR related projects & programs such as performance reviews, merit and bonus process, updating job descriptions, benefits communication and enrollment, rewards and recognition programs
• Monitor and advise managers and supervisors in the progressive discipline and performance improvement process

Colleague Relations

• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to frontline management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development)
• Manage and resolve complex employment relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations if needed

Knowledge And Opportunity

• Developed strategies to hire top talent. Collaborate with TA Teams and Regional Leaders to implement these strategies.
• Solid project management experience
• Expertise across all aspects of human resources, including colleague relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, culture development, learning and development, and talent acquisition.
• Possesses a strong understanding of how to grow and scale high-performing HR teams at an exponential rate while maintaining an excellent employee experience.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Prior experience leading change efforts within a fast-paced, matrix environment, geographically dispersed business unit, with rapidly shifting skills/capabilities required.
• Previous implementation experience with Human Capital Management systems; UKG preferred
• Experience supporting acquisition activity, especially integrations of acquired companies.
• Proven success in designing a people strategy that aligns people with business and growth goals
• Experience leading at both strategic and operational levels.
• A seasoned executive and people strategist with experience leading talent engagement and talent development.
• Ability to lead planning, execution and management of others across Talent & Culture initiatives as well as manage the day-to-day operations and budget of the People team.
• A passion for and personal alignment with Convergint’s building the next generation of leaders and while maintaining our entrepreneurial spirit.

Job Skills Requirements

• Builds strong teams than can support day-to-day operations to maintain focus on aspirational goals.
• Utilization of sound investigation, and reporting practices
• Ability to effectively support diverse colleague groups including: Sales, Administration and Operations/Service/Installation positions
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion; maintain confidentiality
• Strongly demonstrated organizational and project management skills; ability to multi-task
• Excellently demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• Proactive and hardworking; moves with urgency, and thrives in a fast paced, roll-up-your sleeves environment.
• Strongly demonstrated persuasive and relationship-building skills
• Operates at a highly strategic, future-focused level.
• Collaborative; works effectively across teams to support all functions within organization

Education, Experience And Travel Requirements

• At least 15 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a distributed work environment.
• Able to travel as necessary (50%) to visit locations across the US
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or related discipline required. Masters preferred. PHR or SPHR preferred.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the colleague is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk or hear; uses hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls. The colleague may lift, push or pull up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The position is office based with frequent trips to local offices within the US to conduct training, meetings and investigations.
The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.