THE OPPORTUNITY
Hach, a Veralto company, is seeking a Vice President, Human Resources to serve as a key member of the leadership team for one of its largest and most strategic operating companies.
This role is not simply leading HR—it is a critical business leadership position responsible for shaping the organization’s capability, leadership bench, and talent strategy to enable sustained growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.
The Vice President, Human Resources will act as a trusted advisor and co-pilot to the President, driving enterprise impact through a high- performance culture, disciplined talent strategy, and alignment to the Veralto Enterprise System (VES).
ROLE SUMMARY
The Vice President, Human Resources will lead the global HR function for Hach, partnering with senior leadership to translate business strategy into scalable organizational capability, leadership effectiveness, and measurable performance outcomes.
This leader will operate at both the strategic and operational levels— bringing rigor, data-driven decision-making, and a strong presence at gemba to drive continuous improvement and business results.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Business Partnership
Partner directly with the President and leadership team to shape and execute business strategy through talent, organization design, and leadership capability
Serve as a trusted advisor, influencing complex decisions with clarity, conviction, and sound judgment
Talent & Organizational Leadership
Build and execute a forward-looking talent strategy aligned to growth priorities, including succession planning and leadership development
Elevate leadership capability across the organization, ensuring a strong pipeline for critical roles
Lead organizational design and workforce planning to enable scalability, efficiency, and performance
Operational Excellence & VES Integration
Embed a continuous improvement mindset (VES) across HR and the broader organization
Drive disciplined workforce planning, headcount forecasting, and productivity alignment in partnership with Finance and business leaders
Leverage analytics and KPIs to inform decision-making and measure impact
Transformation & Change Leadership
Lead HR strategy for major business transformations, including M&A, restructuring, and market expansion
Drive rapid, effective execution with a focus on speed to value and sustainable outcomes
Culture, Engagement & Employee Value Proposition
Champion a high-performance, values-driven culture that attracts, engages, and retains top talent
Strengthen the associate value proposition and drive measurable improvements in engagement and retention
Global HR Leadership & Risk Management
Lead and develop a high-performing global HR team, ensuring strong execution and capability building
Partner with Legal and regional stakeholders to navigate global labor environments, including works councils, unions, and regulatory requirements
Mitigate organizational, legal, and reputational risks while enabling business growth
HR Operating Model Excellence
Drive strong integration across HR Centers of Excellence and Shared Services to deliver scalable, high-quality outcomes
Leverage digital tools and automation to modernize HR while ensuring data privacy and compliance
QUALIFICATIONS & LEADERSHIP PROFILE
Proven HR leadership experience supporting a $1B+ global, matrixed business
Demonstrated ability to link talent strategy to business performance and P&L outcomes
Experience operating in lean, continuous improvement environments (VES, DBS, or equivalent)
Track record of leading complex transformations (e.g., M&A, restructuring, scaling organizations)
Strong financial acumen with experience in workforce planning, forecasting, and productivity management
Experience operating across global labor environments , including works councils and unions
Leadership Characteristics
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