Global Vice President of People (BW Flexible Systems)

About Us:

BW Flexible Systems is a global manufacturer of packaging systems that fill and bag thousands of food and non-food products. Our packaging systems are designed and manufactured to maximize the efficiency and lifetime value of our customers’ packaging lines. Our range of machinery includes form-fill-seal, feeding, bag filling and sealing, pouch-making equipment, flow-wrap, reclosable packaging solutions, palletizing, stretch-wrapping and more.

 

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

 

Job Description:

We are looking for a dynamic, collaborative and globally experienced HR executive to lead our People team. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team reporting directly to the President, you will align strategic people initiatives with business objectives and be a critical steward of the experiences of our 500+ team members around the globe. This is an onsite position in either our Duncan, SC or Brooklyn Park, MN location.

You have a broad set of operational and strategic HR experiences, domestically and globally, and a strong understanding of human resources best practices and employment/labor law frameworks. You are passionate about leading and leveraging a highly effective team that creates, innovates and grows with our business. You have experience developing other HR leaders, including those at remote locations and leading cultural change.

Responsibilities: 

• In partnership with Executive Leadership Team, maintain, champion and align team members behind the vision and business strategy of the organization

• Strategically plan people initiatives to drive business and organizational/cultural objectives, and serve as a consistent advocate for BWFS team members

• Lead proactive workforce planning and leadership succession planning to support business needs

• Serve as a strategic business advisor to senior leaders regarding key organizational and management issues and provide services that support their success

• Serve as the influential voice for people strategies, philosophies and initiatives within the organization

• Serve as a key partner to the Packaging VP of People, and a liaison to the Barry-Wehmiller Corporate People Team 

• Continually work to strengthen People team effectiveness and drive consistent team member experience  

• Maintain knowledge of domestic and relevant global HR policies, programs, laws and issues, and serve as an advisor to business leaders as needed 

• Develop and manage People Team budget and key performance indicators 

• In partnership with Corporate Recruiting, develop and strengthen recruitment, on-boarding and retention strategies and implementation plans 

• Continually assess the consistency and competitiveness of compensation programs and practices, and take action to address opportunities 

• Be a champion for an inclusive workplace and implement strategies to enhance diversity

• Promote cultural awareness and global understanding between domestic and global operations 

Education/Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or other related field 

• 10+ years’ progressive HR leadership and strategic business planning experience  

• Experience leading an HR organization within a manufacturing site, with labor relations and negotiations experience a plus.

• Experience with leading HR function at non-US locations (while based in US) preferred

• Previous experience as a member of a multi-functional leadership team.

• Applicable knowledge of employment legislation, wage and hour laws, and safety regulations – advanced HR certification (s) preferred 

• Experience in mergers and acquisitions a plus

• Demonstrated excellent written, verbal and presentation skills 

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