VP, Organizational Development & HR

Gadge USA was established in 1993. Our company is a national packaging supply and supply-chain solutions company with an expansive distribution network. We manage packaging portfolios across multiple categories, combined with a scalable service model, which delivers packaging solutions and continuous improvement to our customers.

We are currently recruiting a VP, Organizational Development & HR, reporting to our President & CEO. In this role, you will serve as a proactive guide to the organization helping to translate business objectives into people initiatives that drive a superior customer experience and unleash the Company’s potential to Be the best-in-class company of choice For All Things Packaging®.

Our people, Company culture, and supporting Core Values and Essentials are the keys to our success to provide superior customer experience and a growing bottom line. In that regard, you will drive all cultural initiatives, performance management, talent acquisition, employee engagement and retention, learning and development, and workforce planning. You will also be responsible for our total rewards; including benefits, payroll and compensation, people systems and operations aspects related to employees.

What You Will Do:

Vision & Strategy:

• Be a member of the Corporate Executive Team (CET) to develop and drive the overall company strategy across the organization.
• Partner directly with the Executive Team and Department Leaders, to collaboratively build upon and execute the long-term vision for all organizational design & development and HR functions, consistently improving our effectiveness and helping us achieve our overall business goals.
• Serve as a strategic and tactical business partner, providing counsel, coaching, and mentorship to all levels at the organization.
• Proactive involvement with all business functions to understand business challenges and opportunities and leverage that knowledge to develop organizational initiatives.

Values & Culture:

• Develop and implement people & culture-related initiatives that result in high employee engagement and retention.
• Serve as the Executive Sponsor for the Events Committee and provide clear vision to empower the Committee to drive team and culture building activities.
• Leverage annual engagement survey and exit interview survey results to drive impactful changes to improve our company culture.
• Promote and support workplace diversity and inclusion initiatives to attract and retain a diverse workforce.

Organizational Development:

• Drive talent development through use of behavioral assessments (e.g., Predictive Index, Clifton Strengths, DISC, etc.), and design holistic and customized training programs for all levels across the organization.
• Nurture a high performing team culture by enhancing our established performance management foundations inclusive of career paths and levels, competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors), continuous and transparent feedback, and create internal development opportunities.
• Build scalable learning and development (training) programs across all business areas, such as, new hire onboarding, or mentorship programs.
• Provides strategic guidance on complex employee relations issues to achieve a positive and compliant work environment. Partner closely with our employment counsel (as needed) to resolve conflicts, investigations or performance issues.

Total Rewards and Operations:

• Build upon our equitable and competitive total rewards pay philosophy, inclusive of our published pay ranges, recognition and service anniversary programs, bonus or commissions programs, and healthcare benefits to attract and retain a diverse workforce.
• Manage the relationship with our PEO service provider to ensure we receive the best possible service level and apply best practices for Payroll & Benefits, and Policies Administration.
• Partner with the CFO to negotiate annual contract renewals to yield favorable outcomes for the company.

Must-Haves:

• 12 - 15+ years direct Human Resources and Organizational Design & Development and Talent Management experience and Bachelor's Degree in related fields of study.
• Deep HR technical skills to manage delivery of workforce plans, compensation and benefits strategies, employee relations, documentation of compliance and performance issues.
• Proven experience as a strategic consultant and coach to executives and department leadership, resulting in rapid and successful elevation of leaders across the organization.
• Skilled at facilitating the creation/implementation of streamlined plans and processes for recruiting, training, and retention.
• Strong technical skills to navigate HR technology platforms, such as, Microsoft 365, Leapsome (performance and engagement), Workable (applicant tracking system), etc.
• A positive attitude and approach to foster a culture of respect, high performance and accountability.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and strong project management capabilities.
• Strong Microsoft PowerPoint skills to develop engaging and meaningful content for company presentations to best represent our culture and strategic communications.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to connect with others in genuine and meaningful ways.
• Prior work experience in different organization sizes and able to apply past experiences, best practices, and change management most suitable for the company’s current stage of growth.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment without the infrastructure of a large company (i.e., the ability, creativity, and resourcefulness to do more with less).

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience working with PEOs (preferably Insperity Premier).
• Experience working with Predictive Index, DISC or other behavioral assessments.
• Prior office management experience.

We Like People Who:

• Are passionate about “raising the bar” to produce high-quality work and deliverables.
• Have a growth mindset, with a thirst for continuous improvement and development.
• Thrive in a collaborative team environment, and open to hearing suggestions and feedback.
• Have empathy and seek to understand others’ perspectives to build strong relationships.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary, including annual discretionary cash bonus
• Your health is important! We offer excellent healthcare (medical, dental, vision) benefits with national providers, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, employee assistance program, and mental health support programs such as Talkspace and Sondermind
• We provide paid time off including company paid holidays
• We care about your future and offer 401(k) retirement plan, employer match, and a discretionary non-elective profit-sharing program

Additional Information:

Come “en-Gadge” with us and join our innovative, collaborative, and inclusive teams on our journey to Be the best-in-class choice For All Things Packaging®, while fulfilling our Mission: Always Packed with Commitment® to provide a great customer experience, deliver high-quality, custom packaging products and value-added supply chain solutions through a culture of teamwork, strong relationships, and a commitment to excellence. Learn more about us here.

This role will be based in our office located at 3000 Marcus Avenue, Suite 3E03, Lake Success, NY 11042.

The salary range for this role is $200,000 - $230,000 commensurate with the candidate's experience.

Gadge USA, Inc., is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.