Company Description
Based in Northeast Ohio, AWP Safety is a rapidly growing national safety services provider committed to protecting our customers’ people, businesses, and time. AWP is America’s Traffic Control Leader, representing nearly every major public utility: electric, gas, and telecommunications.
AWP Safety has been the leading provider and innovator of traffic control solutions since our inception in 1993. Our main goal is to improve processes by continually establishing best practices for productivity and cost-effectiveness. Driving value for our customers through the exceptional execution of our employees and a steadfast commitment to providing extraordinary customer service has been fundamental to our company’s development and its esteemed national reputation for integrity.
Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

AWP Safety is seeking a strategic and results-driven Vice President of Talent Acquisition to lead enterprise-wide recruitment strategies, processes, and teams during a period of rapid growth and transformation. This role is critical to achieving AWP’s strategic goals through a focus on field workforce expansion, operational excellence, and digital enablement. The VP, Talent Acquisition will develop and execute a best-in-class hiring engine for both hourly and salaried roles, with a focus on attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent in a competitive labor market.

CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE AND EMPLOYER BRANDING

• Strengthen AWP’s employment brand in the utilities and infrastructure sector, targeting key talent pools (field, skilled trades, leadership).
• Own the candidate lifecycle from application to onboarding, ensuring a compelling and seamless experience.
• Leverage technology and automation (e.g., ATS, CRM, D365 integrations) to improve speed and quality of hires.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition leadership roles, ideally in field-based, private equity-owned, or high-growth service businesses.
• Proven track record scaling TA functions in multi-site, high-volume environments (utilities, telecom, construction, logistics, etc.).
• Deep knowledge of recruiting systems, marketing platforms, and TA analytics.
• Experience leading through transformation, including enterprise technology rollouts (e.g., Microsoft D365).
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and partner cross-functionally.
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s or HR certifications a plus.
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