Vice President, Human Resources

The Vice President, Human Resources will lead the global HR function for Hach, partnering with senior leadership to translate business strategy into scalable organizational capability, leadership effectiveness, and measurable performance outcomes.​

This leader will operate at both the strategic and operational levels—bringing rigor, data-driven decision-making, and a strong presence at gemba to drive continuous improvement and business results.​

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES​

• Partner directly with the President and leadership team to shape and execute business strategy through talent, organization design, and leadership capability ​

• Serve as a trusted advisor, influencing complex decisions with clarity, conviction, and sound judgment ​

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• Build and execute a forward-looking talent strategy aligned to growth priorities, including succession planning and leadership development ​

• Elevate leadership capability across the organization, ensuring a strong pipeline for critical roles ​

• Lead organizational design and workforce planning to enable scalability, efficiency, and performance ​

• Embed a continuous improvement mindset (VES) across HR and the broader organization ​

• Drive disciplined workforce planning, headcount forecasting, and productivity alignment in partnership with Finance and business leaders ​

• Leverage analytics and KPIs to inform decision-making and measure impact ​

• Lead HR strategy for major business transformations, including M&A, restructuring, and market expansion ​

• Drive rapid, effective execution with a focus on speed to value and sustainable outcomes ​

• Champion a high-performance, values-driven culture that attracts, engages, and retains top talent ​

• Strengthen the associate value proposition and drive measurable improvements in engagement and retention ​​

• Lead and develop a high-performing global HR team, ensuring strong execution and capability building ​

• Partner with Legal and regional stakeholders to navigate global labor environments, including works councils, unions, and regulatory requirements ​

• Mitigate organizational, legal, and reputational risks while enabling business growth ​​

• Drive strong integration across HR Centers of Excellence and Shared Services to deliver scalable, high-quality outcomes ​

• Leverage digital tools and automation to modernize HR while ensuring data privacy and compliance

QUALIFICATIONS & LEADERSHIP PROFILE​

• Proven HR leadership experience supporting a $1B+ global, matrixed business ​

• Demonstrated ability to link talent strategy to business performance and P&L outcomes ​

• Experience operating in lean, continuous improvement environments (VES, DBS, or equivalent) ​

• Track record of leading complex transformations (e.g., M&A, restructuring, scaling organizations) ​

• Strong financial acumen with experience in workforce planning, forecasting, and productivity management ​

• Experience operating across global labor environments, including works councils and unions ​

• Operates as a strategic business partner, not just a functional leader ​

• Drives results with accountability, urgency, and ownership ​

• Balances strategic thinking with operational execution ​

• Builds trust and alignment across a complex, matrixed organization ​

• Brings analytical rigor and data-driven decision-making ​

• Thrives in fast-paced, performance-driven environments ​

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE (12–18 MONTHS)​

• A strong, ready-now leadership bench with clear succession pipelines for critical roles ​

• Measurable improvements in engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness ​

• Recognized as a strategic business partner by senior leadership ​Scalable, efficient HR processes aligned with VES and business growth priorities ​

• Successful execution of key transformation initiatives with clear business impact