Vice President, HR Transport

About Oshkosh Defense an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

Job Description

The Vice President of Human Resources for the Transport Segment is a strategic leader responsible for shaping and executing the companys people strategy in support of business growth operational excellence and innovation. This role partners closely with the Transport Leadership Team and business leaders to build a high-performing and engaged workforce. The Transport VP HR will also work with the enterprise HR Leadership Team in developing and overseeing HR strategy for the global organization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Transport Leadership Team on talent strategy workforce planning culture and engagement. Provide strong HR Partnership to the Segment President including sharing perspectives and providing candid feedback

• Translate business strategy into a forward-looking HR roadmap that supports growth productivity and innovation.
• Lead change management efforts tied to transformation automation and evolving workforce needs.
  

Talent & Organizational Development

• Assess organizational effectiveness and guide organizational changes to be aligned with business strategy
• Oversee talent acquisition strategies for the segment including advanced manufacturing skilled technical labor and leadership roles.
• Drive leadership development succession planning and performance management programs through leader engagement.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement learning accountability and inclusion.
  

Team Member Experience & Culture

• Build an environment where team members feel supported challenged and empowered to do their best work.
• Champion engagement communication and retention initiatives across all levels of the organization.
• Partner with leaders to strengthen leader capability and team effectiveness.
  

HR Excellence

• Lead a team of HR leaders that provide partnership to segment leaders in executing our business strategy and caring for team members.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws regulations and collective bargaining agreements.
• Care for segment HR talent and build bench strength within the HR organization including strong talent selection effective feedback and development plans
• Leverage HR analytics and technology to improve decision-making and operational efficiency.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field.
• 15 years of progressive HR leadership experience including senior-level roles.
• Proven experience supporting manufacturing industrial or technology-driven organizations.
• Strong knowledge of employment law labor relations and HR best practices.
  

Stand Out Qualifications

• Masters degree or MBA.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational change and scaling HR for growth.
• SHRM-SCP SPHR or similar certification.
  

Leadership Profile

• People-first leader who genuinely cares about team member growth and well-being.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Collaborative approachable and trusted across all levels of the organization.
• Comfortable balancing long-term strategy with hands-on execution.
• Able to influence challenge and support leaders with confidence and empathy.

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