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StoneAge is looking for an energetic, forward-thinking VP of People and Culture to join our dynamic and growing team. StoneAge is an employee-owned company and has a culture of teamwork, self-leadership, customer service, and a shared vision of excellence. The mission of this role is to position StoneAge and its wholly owned subsidiaries as the “employer of choice” and inspire our employees to say, “Why would I choose anyone but StoneAge?”
About StoneAge
StoneAge, Inc. is the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-pressure waterblast tooling and automated, IoT-enabled/robotic equipment, based in Durango, CO. Think squirt guns on steroids run by humans and robots! StoneAge is also the parent company of Breadware, an IoT product development firm that helps clients build and launch IoT-enabled products. We recently acquired Terydon, an R&D company in the waterjetting space. We are an innovative, employee-owned company that is on a mission to change our industry and the world through the advancement of technical products and services – and with our unique, people-centric culture.
About the Role
As the VP of People and Culture, you will serve as a member of StoneAge’s executive leadership team and be responsible for developing and executing human resources strategy in support of our vision, mission, and strategic direction. You will partner with senior leaders and team members to create a psychologically safe and dynamic culture that encourages personal and professional development.
You will oversee the development and implementation of policies, programs, and services in the areas of organizational development, talent acquisition, DEIB, succession planning, “best practice” employment practices, organizational and performance management, training and development, compensation and benefits, employee relations and communications, and HR legal compliance.
Our ideal candidate is passionate about making organizational impact and is excited about being an involved member of our community to promote StoneAge’s standing and reputation. They will have considerable experience partnering with executive management and setting strategic HR objectives that align with the company’s strategy. They will be experts in organizational development and talent management and have a proven track record of building a healthy, dynamic culture that supports diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging. They will have a deep understanding of human resources policies, rules, and regulations. They will know how to develop motivating, performance-based compensation structures. They will be strategic, empathetic, forward-thinking and ready to help StoneAge drive growth both organically and through acquisitions. They will be an impactful leader and manager that inspires StoneAge employees to be the best versions of themselves.
This position reports to StoneAge’s Chief Executive Officer and is part of StoneAge’s shared services organization which provides support to the StoneAge family of companies. This position is based in Durango, CO.
To apply, please read the job requirements below, review the compensation range for the position, and be sure to include a cover letter with your resume that outlines your interest in relocating to Durango, Colorado (if you’re not already in the area). You can apply directly from the Careers page of our website ((url removed)/jobs).
Knowledge And Training Requirements
The VP of People and Culture must:
- Be empathetic, organized, and have high emotional intelligence.
- Have a minimum of ten years’ experience in human resources or related field.
- Bachelor’s degree and PHR or SPHR certification
- Have knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
- Be able to write well and speak articulately; communicate effectively and diplomatically with employees throughout the organization
- Motivate, develop, and direct people as they work, matching individual skills to appropriate roles
- Understand and oversee the departmental budgeting process; be accountable for the HR budget
- Have a strong belief in ethics and be able to maintain confidentiality
- Have a high level of interpersonal and communication skills and integrity
- Be well versed in Microsoft Office and other business software
- Embrace and demonstrate the StoneAge “OWN IT” mindset and behaviors daily
- Be a good teammate
- Practice self-leadership
- Deliver on the StoneAge/Breadware Assurance Promises
OTHER INFORMATION
- Travel may be required
- Responsibilities may require working hours beyond regular business hours
- We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. Diversity at our company means fostering a workplace where individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths.
- Research shows that oftentimes women and other minority groups only apply to open roles if they meet 100% of the listed criteria. StoneAge encourages everyone — including women, people of color, individuals with disabilities and those in the LGBTQIA+ community — to apply for our available positions, even if they don’t necessarily check every box on the job description.
- Maintain current professional and technical knowledge of the HR field by attending educational workshops or through on-line classes, and by reviewing professional publications.
StoneAge offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes group health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with a guaranteed match, paid parental leave, a wellness rewards program, and much more.
We are an employee-owned company with profit-sharing and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”), in which shares of company stock are allocated to eligible employees each year.
Our “Own It” mindset captures what many of us consider the biggest benefit of all: a highly engaged, collaborative workplace where everyone matters and every employee makes a significant impact.
The starting salary for this position is estimated to be between $150-160K, depending on qualifications.
Please visit our website to get a better sense of our company and our employee-owned culture!