Vice President, Human Resources

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Summary

In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for the Airfoils division in developing and executing HR strategy in support of the division's business objectives. Key leadership in driving employee recruitment, engagement, and retention to support our business needs, which is critical in this post-Covid world. Must provide competitive compensation and benefit packages, update plant policies for current times, develop our plant culture for the needs of different employee generations. You will serve as a connected partner for the Sr. Vice President the Airfoils and key members of the division staff. Responsible for providing expertise and guidance in the areas of culture and change management, strategic coaching, talent assessment and development, succession planning, performance management, employee engagement, employee relations and organizational design.

Essential Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Provide leadership and expertise for the full scope of HR client support.
• Partner with the business leader(s) to develop and execute both long-term and short-term HR strategies that directly support and enable business objectives.
• Partner with business leaders to develop and embed progressive HR strategies and processes. Leverage change acceleration techniques to assist in driving broad changes needed to best support the business.

Coaching & Development

• Provide timely, effective and direct coaching to business leaders, assisting in the development of strong, inclusive leadership skills.
• Provide strategic coaching to key talent in extended client groups as it pertains to succession planning, career path development, and performance management.

Talent Management & Succession Planning

• Lead succession planning and talent development strategies for the organization, identifying critical roles and preparing potential talent and pipelines, mentoring, training, etc.

Employee Engagement & Relations

• Lead employee engagement and employee relations strategies to ensure a strong workforce.
• With the support of talent acquisition team and other business resources, develop and drive strategies to attract, develop, engage, and retain strong and diverse talent.

HR Team Leadership

• Provide overall leadership to the HR team, delivering appropriate coaching, mentoring and development opportunities (including exposure to HR Business Partner skills and experiences), communicating proactively, and ensuring HR team engagement & retention.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in related area. Master's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 7 years prior professional work experience with demonstrated achievement and leadership of HR in a manufacturing environment.
• Approachable and responsive resource able to connect with employees at all levels.
• Demonstrated experience in making strategic HR decisions, assessing leadership talent, and effectively interfacing with high-level business and operations leaders.
• Ability to work in changing environments, see through complexity and strategically promote an inclusive/diverse workforce.
• In-depth understanding of HR concepts and principles gained through formal education and substantial work experience.
• Well developed (oral and written) communication and diplomacy skills set with the ability to influence others by presenting sound and logical arguments tailored to the audience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to assess situations make judgments based on practice or previous experience.
• Capable of handling multiple issues and/or projects simultaneously and executing them to completion.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a demanding, high performance work environment.

Ability to energize and lead in complex, demanding, and goal-driven organizations