Vp, Human Resources – Commercial

Company Description

A brand of Associated Materials, the opportunities with Alside are endless!

With new ownership and supportive leadership since 2022, Associated Materials is embarking on a transformation to maximize our potential through investments in people, operations, and brands. You will be part of the change, and your contributions will provide an immediate and lasting impact, helping us achieve what’s possible.

The Vice President, Human Resources is responsible for developing and executing the people strategy in support of Associated Materials’ commercial organizations (Alside Distribution, AM Sales and Product Management & Marketing) to meet strategic and annual business objectives. This includes the coordination and implementation of processes, policies and programs regarding organizational development, talent development, employee engagement, succession planning, retention, leadership development, diversity and inclusion, and internal communications.

In addition to partnering with leadership across the businesses, the VP of HR will partner closely with senior HR leadership on key business and HR initiatives to develop and execute HR strategies that focus on maximizing overall talent capabilities, leadership development, and driving both culture change and a continuous improvement mindset throughout the company.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Understand business dynamics of client organization and drive HR practices and processes that translate business strategies and issues into appropriate HR actions.
• Coach business/function senior leadership team in talent-related discussions/planning and in implementation of performance management process and executive communications
• Serve as a business partner and peer on the Alside Distribution, Direct Sales and Product Managment & Markting leadership teams, to align the organization’s human capital and talent to the organization’s mission, goals, and strategic plan
• Foster a culture where ownership of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, along with Environment Health and Safety, is embraced by all employees.
• Create the human capital plan ensuring the company develops and maintains an environment which supports both employee and organizational growth
• Provide direction and support on employee relations issues to ensure consistency in the application of Associated Materials’ policies, procedures, and ER best practices.
• Identify current and future trends/patterns impacting business strategy and HR standards as well as future business needs and gaps within the organization.
• Partner with business leaders to lead the Human Resources team’s efforts to drive business strategy, organization capability and effectiveness, performance, and sustainable long-term organic and inorganic growth.
• Drive our Business and Culture Transformation by crafting an outstanding and modern Employee Experience through all Human Resources touch points throughout an employee journey.
• Serve as the expert regarding organizational development including assisting in development and implementation of change strategies/management; organization structure/role changes; organization culture; process improvements and team development.
• Represent needs of business unit, provide input to benefit/comp program design and provide feedback to COE on comp/benefit program effectiveness, communications, and deployment strategy
• Champion Associated Material’s values and culture; continue the company’s ability to attract, engage, and retain a high-performance team that can lead growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations or similar discipline required, Master’s Degree preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 30%
• Legal authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided for this position
• Minimum of 15+ years of experience in a senior HRBP and leadership role, with a broad depth of experience in organizational design, management coaching, team building, compensation, employee relations, training, change management and HR program implementation.

PREFERRED EDUCTION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Engaging leadership style to effectively interface and influence technical and commercial business leaders at the senior level regarding strategies and practices.
• Flourish in a lean, hands-on, practical environment.
• Previous record of achievement in leading change management, developing accountability, executing performance improvement and customer service programs.
• 2 to 5 years in a labor (bargained-for) environment, preferred.
• Experience hiring and supporting hourly population in environments such as manufacturing, distribution, and/or operations.
• Consistently demonstrates the highest ethical standards and integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to align HR programs to business goals and objectives in a high growth environment.
• Proven ability to gain a deep knowledge of corporate business practices, policies, organization structure, roles/responsibilities to fully understand business and industry dynamics
• Incentive compensation and total rewards experience preferred.
• Distribution industry experience preferred.
• Strong results orientation leveraging an advanced business acumen/strategic orientation, influence leadership, and change leadership .
• Experience supporting a field-based organization (e.g. Services, Sales) preferred.
• 2 to 5 years in distribution-based business, preferred.
• Business transformation experience.

Additional Information

A brand of Associated Materials, Alside has been a leading manufacturer of vinyl siding and accessories and vinyl windows and patio doors for the residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets for more than seven decades.

With our strong vertical integration of manufacturing, distribution and installation, we provide a one-stop resource for high-quality building materials and streamlined operations. With headquarters in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Alside owns and operates more than 100 supply centers and has seven manufacturing facilities across the U.S.

Associated Materials is an equal opportunity employer.