JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s Degree in Human Resources or related field
• 10+ years’ in a prior human resources generalist position
• Experience developing and initiating human resources and organizational development strategies in a growing company
• Strong experience in all HR disciplines
• Team player with the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment and work extra hours as needed
• Experience in FMLA management, Time and Attendance, Performance management
• Immigration experience
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong project management and analytical skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Prior Workday experience, a plus
• Experience in publishing or educational publishing, a plus

ABOUT BENCHMARK EDUCATION COMPANY

Benchmark Education Company (BEC) is a leading publisher of core, supplemental, and intervention literacy and language resources in English and Spanish, with valid and reliable digital assessments that inform instruction. BEC is also a provider of exceptional professional development to educators.
BEC is recognized as a responsive publisher that offers equally rigorous and engaging digital, print, and hybrid learning materials grounded in the Science of Reading research. BEC monitors research outcomes carefully to create effective foundational resources that include strong decoding materials with systematic and explicit instruction and high-quality resources focused on language development and comprehension. BEC’s content-rich and authentic texts offer instruction in close reading and analysis, multiple perspectives, and authentic literature while building world knowledge and reflecting the individuality of every student in each diverse classroom.
Family owned and operated for more than 25 years, BEC is committed to partnering with educators to provide the best for all students through resources of exceptional quality, world-class professional learning, and effective and dedicated customer support.

BENCHMARK EDUCATION PUBLISHING (BEC) AND ITS AFFILIATES ARE PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

For further information, visit us at: https://www.benchmarkeducation.co

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Vice President, Human Resources is responsible for developing and executing the human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization, specifically in the areas of employee relations, compensation and benefits, employee engagement, compliance, succession planning, talent management and acquisition, change management, organizational and performance management, training and development. The VP, HR provides strategic leadership by articulating HR needs and plans to the Executive Management team and leadership.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide overall leadership and guidance to the HR function and team by overseeing employee relations, compensation and benefits, employee engagement, compliance, talent acquisition and development, succession planning, retention, onboarding, and training.
• Establish and implement HR efforts that effectively communicate and support the Company’s mission and strategic vision.
• Develop HR plans and strategies to support the achievement of the overall business operations objectives.
• Function as a strategic business advisor to the executive/senior management of each business unit regarding key organizational and management issues.
• Work with the Company’s management team to establish a sound plan of management succession that corresponds to the strategy and objectives of the company.
• Develop comprehensive strategic recruiting and retention plans to meet the human capital needs of a growing, disparate Company, both from an employee perspective as well as relevant contingent workers.
• Help lead the continued implementation and phased build out of Workday as the Company’s HRMS.
• Manage and enhance comprehensive compensation and benefits plans that are competitive and cost-effective.
• Manage and develop the Human Resources team to optimal performance and efficiency.
• Create enhanced efficiencies and workflows reflective of a growing organization, leveraging and advocating for necessary tools and supports.
• Oversee employee engagement initiatives, celebrations, etc. for a hybrid/remote/onsite workforce.