Confidential is hiring: Vice President of Human Resources in Simsbury

Vice President of Human Resources

About the Company

Pioneering provider of precision energetics systems & explosive solutions

Industry
Internet

Type
Privately Held

Founded
1836

Employees
501-1000

Specialties

• separation systems
• flight termination systems
• motor ignition systems
• signal transfer systems
• breaching systems
• eod & demolition
• satellite & spacecraft
• armored vehicle protection
• industrial systems
• clearance & disruption
• spacecraft dispensing
• hold down and release mechanisms
• and flight termination systems

Business Classifications

• Enterprise
• B2B

About the Role

The Company is seeking a visionary Vice President of Human Resources to lead a transformative people strategy that will define the organization's next century of excellence. The successful candidate will be a strategic partner to the Business Unit President and senior leadership, driving a people-first agenda that aligns with the company's mission, values, and long-term business strategy. This pivotal role requires a proven HR executive with a track record of leading cultural transformation, workforce modernization, and driving organizational effectiveness. The VP of HR will be responsible for shaping the future of the organization by guiding the people strategy that enables business transformation, accelerates growth, and elevates employee engagement. Core competencies for success in this role include strategic leadership, talent and workforce transformation, culture and engagement, organizational design, change management, executive coaching, and succession planning. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience in large, complex, global organizations, preferably in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or technology. They should possess exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills, and a strong understanding of labor markets, regulatory environments, and future-of-work trends. A passion for innovation, inclusion, and action-oriented leadership is essential, as is the ability to navigate matrixed environments and drive alignment across diverse teams.

Hiring Manager Title
Business Unit President

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Human Resources