Chief Human Resources Officer (CPG or Manfacturing Exp)

Our client in California is seeking a Vice President of Human Resources to join their team!This is a remote/full-time/direct-hire positionSalary based on experience: $300k + Bonus OpportunityPosition OverviewThe Vice President of Human Resources (VP, HR) is a strategic, results-driven leader responsible for shaping and executing the people strategy in support of the company's business objectives and growth agenda. With deep experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) environments, this role serves as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team, driving organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, workforce planning, and a high-performance culture.The VP, HR will lead all aspects of the HR function, balancing strategic foresight with operational excellence, and ensuring scalable people practices that enable innovation, engagement, and long-term retention.Key ResponsibilitiesTalent Strategy & Workforce PlanningDesign and execute an enterprise-wide talent strategy aligned with business growth, succession needs, and evolving capability requirementsLead proactive workforce planning to ensure the organization has the right talent, skills, and structure to meet current and future business demandsPartner with business leaders to anticipate talent gaps and develop strategies to attract, develop, and retain critical capabilitiesOrganizational Culture & Change ManagementChampion and evolve a strong, values-driven culture that supports engagement, accountability, and inclusionLead change management initiatives related to organizational growth, transformation, and operating model shiftsAssess and improve organizational effectiveness, ensuring that structure, roles, and decision-making processes enable performance and agilityLeadership Development & Performance ManagementBuild and oversee leadership development strategies across all levels, with a strong focus on senior leader and high-potential developmentEnsure a robust performance management framework that drives clarity of expectations, continuous feedback, accountability, and resultsPartner with leaders to strengthen coaching capabilities and leadership effectivenessEmployee Engagement & RetentionDevelop and implement strategies to drive high levels of employee engagement and retention, using data and insights to inform actionLead enterprise engagement surveys, analyze results, and partner with leaders on meaningful, measurable follow-throughFoster a positive employee experience across the full employee lifecycleTotal RewardsOversee the design and administration of competitive, equitable, and scalable total rewards programs, including compensation, benefits, and incentivesEnsure alignment of rewards programs with performance, talent strategy, and market practices.Employee Relations, HR Operations & ComplianceProvide strategic oversight and guidance on employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and values-aligned practicesEnsure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulationsLead HR operations, systems, policies, and processes to ensure efficiency, scalability, and data integrityStrategic Business PartneringServe as a trusted strategic advisor to the CEO, executive team, and business leadersTranslate business strategy into people strategies that drive performance, growth, and organizational healthUse data, analytics, and insights to inform decisions and influence outcomes at the enterprise levelRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including senior leadership roles within Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) organizationsProven experience leading enterprise-wide initiatives in talent strategy, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and change managementStrong background across all core HR disciplines, including talent management, performance management, employee relations, total rewards, engagement, HR operations, and complianceKey Strengths & CompetenciesTalent Strategy & Workforce Planning - Ability to align people strategy with long-term business objectivesChange Management - Skilled at leading organizations through growth, transformation, and complexityOrganizational Effectiveness - Strong diagnostic and design capabilities to optimize structure, roles, and processesStrategic Business Partnering - Trusted advisor with the credibility to influence at the executive and board levelLeadership Presence - Confident, authentic leader with strong executive communication skillsData-Driven Decision Making - Leverages analytics and insights to drive people and business outcomesWhat Success Looks LikeA clear, forward-looking talent strategy that supports business growth and capability buildingStrong leadership, bench strength, and succession pipelinesHigh employee engagement, retention, and a culture aligned with company valuesScalable HR systems and practices that support performance, compliance, and operational excellenceHR is viewed as a strategic, value-adding business partner across the organization

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