THE OPPORTUNITY

• In this Executive Leadership position, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a respected, growth-oriented manufacturer by aligning workforce strategy, leadership capability, and culture with evolving business objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the President & CEO and executive leadership team, influencing decisions that drive operational performance, technology adoption, and long-term enterprise value.
• Build, scale, and modernize the HR function—enhancing systems, talent pipelines, and organizational effectiveness in a hands-on environment where impact is visible, measurable, and enterprise-wide. 

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Cincinnati Inc. is built on Legacy and Innovation. CI is a fourth generation, privately held, highly regarded manufacturer with a strong domestic footprint, a legacy of innovation, and a values-driven culture. For over a century, they have engineered precision machinery that powers American manufacturing, but their true strength lies in the people behind the machines. This team is defined by integrity, craftsmanship, and a relentless pursuit of improvement. At CI, they don’t just build equipment, they build careers. This is a unique opportunity for a senior HR leader to shape its next chapter.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Reporting to the President & CEO, the VP HR will serve as both a strategic advisor and practically oriented business leader, responsible for shaping and executing a comprehensive people strategy that supports business performance and long-term growth. This is an outstanding leadership opportunity and an exciting time to be joining the business!

This executive will lead the HR function across talent management, employee relations, total rewards, HRIS, and evolution to culture with an accountability to excellence, while building strong partnerships across the leadership team and broader organization.

Key responsibilities include:

• Serve as a business leader on the Leadership Team with functional responsibility for Human Resources. You’ll be a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team on workforce strategy, organizational design, and leadership effectiveness as well as overall business strategy.
• Lead and develop the HR function across talent, employee relations, total rewards, culture alignment, and HRIS.
• Partner with leadership to design and deliver employee and leadership development programs.
• Design, implement and own a competitive benefits offering that meets the needs of the employees and drives economic value that meets or beats industry benchmarks.
• Design and implement scalable HR systems, policies, and infrastructure aligned with business growth and strategic plan.
• Drive organizational effectiveness through structure, role clarity, and alignment to business objectives.
• Oversee talent management processes including succession planning, leadership development, and performance management.
• Develop and execute competitive compensation, benefits, and total rewards strategies.
• Build and lead effective recruiting and employer branding strategies to attract top talent.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and manage employee relations and risk in partnership with legal counsel.
• Build strong organizational credibility through leadership, operational engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Create and drive culture initiatives that support the company’s “Why” and “How.”

IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including significant time in manufacturing or industrial environments and 5 years in an executive leadership role.
• Broad functional expertise across talent acquisition, compensation, benefits strategy, organizational design, employee relations, and leadership development.
• Experience in scaling a business for growth.
• Proven experience operating as a strategic partner to senior leadership while maintaining action-oriented execution capability.
• Experience with labor relations and/or collective bargaining preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and experience partnering with external legal counsel.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cultural change, influence outcomes, and manage complex projects.
• High level of business acumen and ability to translate people strategies into measurable business impact.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence at all levels of the organization.

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Authentic, relationship-oriented leader with high integrity and emotional intelligence.
• Pragmatic and execution-focused with a strong sense of ownership and operational excellence.
• Proactive, resilient, and solutions-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Fast-paced, curious, and business-minded, with a genuine desire to understand operations and drive improvement.
• Confident and assertive, yet approachable and collaborative in style.
• Naturally selfless with grit, determination, and a passion for excellence.
• Data-driven decision maker with the ability to balance analytics and judgment.
• Strong communicator and influencer, capable of building alignment and driving action.
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities and evolving needs.
• Curiosity and willingness to embrace the use of AI and technology.

THE PAYOFF

• Opportunity to shape the people strategy and organizational capability of a respected and growing manufacturing company.
• Direct partnership with a highly cohesive and mission driven executive leadership team on decisions that impact the future of the business.
• Ability to build and elevate a modern, scalable HR function.
• Join a values-driven organization with a strong culture and commitment to its people.
• Make a visible, lasting impact on the organization’s performance, culture, and long-term success.