Vice President, Global Human Resources
1 day ago
Tacoma
Job DescriptionDescription: About RedDOT Corporation RedDOT Corporation, a 100% employee-owned company since 2000, is a global leader in thermal management solutions for demanding environments. Founded in Seattle in 1965, RedDOT has grown into a multi-site manufacturing and distribution organization with operations in the U.S., UK, China, and India. Our products serve customers worldwide, and our ethos is rooted in performance, durability, integrity, and treating our employees like family. Expansion is planned for China and Brazil. With strong recent results—improved quality, EBITDA growth, share price expansion, and significantly reduced turnover—RedDOT is on a journey to transform its culture, sharpen its execution, and accelerate growth through both organic opportunities and M&A. The Opportunity The Head of Global HR will serve as a strategic business partner and culture champion, responsible for all HR functional ownership across RedDOT. This executive will play a central role in shaping the company’s future by: • Transforming the culture to align with our new RISE Values (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence) and behavioral norms., • Deploying a new leadership model that strengthens accountability, collaboration, and development at all levels., • Driving employee development through robust training, succession planning, and career pathways., • Scaling organizational capabilities to meet the demands of rapid growth—organic expansion and integration of acquisitions., • Partnering with the leadership team to build a world-class employee-owned company that continuously improves, innovates, and grows., • Ensure the corporation is compliant with all local laws and regulations., • Provide leadership coaching for development and surrounding employee relations., • Serve as primary HR business partner for CEO and leadership team., • Update the board on relevant organization statistics and initiatives as appropriate. This is a unique opportunity to lead HR in a growing, global, employee-owned business with a clear purpose and the resources to invest in people and culture. Requirements: Key Responsibilities • Lead all HR functional areas including talent acquisition, development, engagement, labor relations, compensation, benefits, and compliance., • Serve as the architect and driver of culture transformation, embedding RedDOT’s values and norms across all sites., • Partner with the CEO and executive team to design and deploy leadership models that foster collaboration, accountability, and innovation., • Champion employee ownership, engagement, and communication to reinforce RedDOT’s purpose-driven culture., • Oversee global HR operations spanning U.S. and international facilities., • Develop HR systems, processes, and policies that scale effectively as the company grows., • Lead HR due diligence and integration for mergers and acquisitions., • Support continuous improvement and lean practices, ensuring HR processes mirror RedDOT’s quality and efficiency standards. Ideal Candidate Profile We are seeking a transformational HR executive who brings a proven record of leadership in complex, growing organizations. Required Experience & Skills: • Senior HR leadership in a multi-site manufacturing and distribution environment., • Global HR experience, with successful cross-cultural leadership., • M&A expertise, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration., • Demonstrated success in cultural transformation and leadership development., • Proven ability to scale organizations and mature HR capabilities during periods of rapid growth., • Strong understanding of U.S. employment law, with Washington State compliance expertise., • Excellent communication, listening, and collaboration skills; able to influence across all levels. Personal Characteristics: • Mission-driven, aligned with RedDOT’s purpose and values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence., • A trusted advisor, collaborator, and people developer., • Hands-on and strategic—able to both design systems and roll up sleeves to execute., • Optimistic, resilient, and passionate about creating a high-engagement, employee-owned culture. Why Join RedDOT? • Employee Ownership – Be part of a company where every employee has a stake in success., • Growth Trajectory – Join a business with strong momentum, pursuing both organic and acquisition-driven growth., • Cultural Impact – Shape the future culture of an iconic Northwest company with global reach., • Purpose-Driven Leadership – Drive initiatives that directly enhance employee engagement, development, and organizational excellence. Education Requirements (Minimum): Bachelors Degree (preferably in business, human resources, or engineering), an MBA or equivalent. Advanced degree highly desired. Experience • 15+ years experience in a manufacturing environment (Fabrication and Assembly) or comparable industry, with 10 years minimum in progressive leadership roles in Human Resources. Background in Organization Development, Talent, Generalist, and Comp & Benefits preferred. Multi-site leadership is a must., • Self-motivated, with a sense of urgency, accountability and integrity. Strong set of values, personal integrity and the drive to succeed., • Ensures a professional appearance, uses professional language and maintains appropriate body language., • A transformational leader with depth in change management and organizational development., • Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment., • Ability to analyze issues, troubleshoot, problem-solve and effectively make decisions., • Demonstrated team building and leadership skills., • Experience managing budgets and cross-functional teams, • A true business partner who solves for the team win and leads through our culture values and norms. Personal Time Off (PTO) Average of 14 paid holidays per year. Employer sponsored PPO Medical Plans, with employer subsidized premiums of at least 70% for non-tobacco users. Employer sponsored PPO Dental Plans dental, with employer subsidized premiums of at least 70% for non-tobacco users. Employer sponsored Vision Plans. Free Employee Assistance Program to all employees. Free Benefit Advocate access for insurance benefit inquiries. 401(k) employer contribution of 3% of annual salary*, regardless of participation. 100% ESOP Company, with vesting beginning after 1,000 hours. Employer Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) premiums. Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance premiums. Employer Paid Washington State FML payroll taxes. Voluntary Benefits such as: Flexible Spending Accounts, Daycare Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, etc. Salary Grade** for this role is as follows: Min: $150,000/annual Mid: $180,000/annual Max: $210,000/annual *Subject to all local, state and federal regulatory limits ** Salary grade levels and placement are all based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: applicable experience, education, skill set, market.