The Chief People Officer will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the company. This includes talent management, organizational and performance management, training and development, and compensation. The CHRO will provide strategic leadership by articulating HR needs and plans to the executive management team, shareholders, and the board of directors.

About W.S. Darley & Co: Founded in 1908, W.S. Darley & Co. (Darley) remains a family owned and operated business, supplying the highest quality equipment solutions to its military and first responder customers. With origins in the equipment distribution and Midwest manufacturing, Darley offers a family of leading innovate emergency equipment brands and innovative solutions. Darley prides itself on delivering the highest quality solutions and services from its corporate headquarters in Itasca, IL and its' ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing operations in Chippewa Falls, WI and Janesville, IA. Darley also maintains offices is six countries worldwide.

Darley Defense, a division of the W.S. Darley company, specializes in using existing contracts to distribute products and services to the Federal Government. Darley Defense specializes in special operational equipment and fire and emergency services.

Requirements

• Strategic HR Leadership: Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the company's business objectives. Collaborates with executive leadership to define the organization's long-term mission. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to increase the efficiency of departments and services performed (LEAN thinking).
• Talent Management: Oversee recruitment, onboarding, retention, and succession planning processes to ensure the company attracts and retains top talent.
• Employee Relations: Foster a positive and inclusive work environment, addressing employee concerns and resolving conflicts. Develop organizational initiatives to boost employee satisfaction and engagement.
• Performance Management: Implement performance appraisal systems and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Compensation and Benefits: Design and manage competitive compensation and benefits programs.
• Training and Development: Develop and oversee training programs to enhance employee skills and career development.
• Labor Relations: Develop and maintain positive relationships with union representatives. Ensure compliance with labor laws and union contracts. Address and resolve labor disputes and grievances.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations across a multi-state organization as related to Human Resource functions. They will create and implement risk management strategies to mitigate potential HR risks. They will work closely with other divisions to unify compliance related concerns.
• HR Metrics: Utilize HR metrics to provide insights and drive decision-making. Creates, and implements HR financial metrics and analytics to identify trends, propose improvements, and drive data-informed decision-making for Human Resource Department
• Diversity and Inclusion: Promote diversity and inclusion initiatives to create a more equitable workplace.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in human resource management; master's degree in business or human resource management preferred.
• SPHR or SHRM- SCP certification

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of HR experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role

Skills

• Strong leadership and strategic thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in HR software and data analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to strictly adhere to the ISO9001 quality standards

Benefits Offered

• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability
• HSA with Darley contribution
• FSA
• 401K/Roth with match and profit sharing
• Darley paid life insurance

This position is important to the overall effective operations of the organization and contributes to the overall achievement of the organization's established quality objectives. This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbent will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by the supervisor.

AAP/EEO Statement

Darley is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law