Collaborative Strategies is partnering with Roeslein & Associates on the search for a Vice President, Global Human Resources. Roeslein is a St. Louis–based, employee-owned global engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction company delivering complex industrial and energy infrastructure projects worldwide. Known for its modular engineering and execution model, Roeslein partners with customers to design and deliver large-scale systems focused on efficiency, innovation, and operational excellence.
The Vice President, Global HR is a unique opportunity to shape the future of human resources for a rapidly growing global organization. Roeslein has experienced tremendous growth through expansion into new markets, acquisitions, and the development of multiple business lines. Today, the company generates more than $600 million in annual revenue and employs over 1,200 people across four continents. As the business continues to evolve toward a more regional operating model, leadership recognizes that its people strategy and HR capabilities must evolve as well.
This role is an exciting opportunity to build an HR function capable of supporting a world-class, growth-oriented business. Leading a team of 13 HR professionals across multiple disciplines, you will work closely with the executive leadership team to establish the vision, structure, and operating model for HR, strengthen the organization's talent capabilities, and secure HR as a trusted business partner across the company.
The successful candidate will thrive in environments where they can build, influence, and lead through change while creating practical, scalable people solutions that enable business growth.
Reporting to the CEO, you will:
LEAD STRATEGICALLY - Align people strategy with business strategy in a complex, growing organization. Through a deep understanding of the business and its evolving needs, translate organizational priorities into practical HR strategies that enable growth, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and deliver measurable business results.
BUILD AND SCALE - Design and evolve an HR function that supports a global, multi-business organization. Establish an operating model, structure, and capabilities that provide consistency where needed while enabling flexibility across business units and regions.
DEVELOP TALENT - Create an integrated talent strategy spanning talent acquisition, leadership development, performance management, succession planning, and workforce planning. Build the systems and processes that attract, develop, and retain the talent needed to support the company's continued growth.
PARTNER AND INFLUENCE - Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team and business leaders across the organization. Build strong relationships, influence decision-making, and help leaders navigate complex people challenges while balancing business objectives with employee experience.
STRENGTHEN LEADERSHIP AND CULTURE - Improve manager capability and accountability by equipping leaders with the tools, coaching, and development needed to lead high-performing teams. Foster a culture built on collaboration, accountability, and continuous development.
BUILD HR CAPABILITY - Develop a high-performing HR team by creating greater role clarity, collaboration, and accountability. Strengthen core HR capabilities while evolving shared expertise in areas such as talent acquisition, learning and development, compensation, HR operations, and employee experience over time.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated success leading HR within a complex, multi-business, multi-location, or global organization.
- Experience building or transforming HR functions during periods of significant organizational growth or change. Able to influence senior executives through collaboration rather than authority.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate operational priorities into practical people strategies that enable organizational performance.
- Broad HR leadership expertise across talent acquisition, talent management, leadership development, organizational design, employee relations, compensation, and compliance.
- Proven ability to build high-performing HR teams and establish scalable processes and operating models.
- Executive presence, sound judgment, and exceptional relationship-building skills.
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree and/or SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent preferred.
- Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time
What We're Looking For
READY TO APPLY? If you are interested, qualified, and ready to take the next step, click the APPLY button on this page. Or you may apply directly at getcollaborative.com/careers. Please do not contact Roeslein directly.
ABOUT COLLABORATIVE STRATEGIES
Collaborative Strategies is a St. Louis based consulting firm with a dedicated search practice and has been connecting talent with opportunities since 1994. We take pride in matching talented leaders seeking mission critical endeavors with entrepreneurial organizations. Inquiries and submissions will always be treated confidentially.
Skills Required
- Demonstrated success leading HR within a complex, multi-business, multi-location, or global organization
- Experience building or transforming HR functions during periods of significant organizational growth or change
- Ability to influence senior executives through collaboration rather than authority
- Strong business acumen with ability to translate operational priorities into people strategies
- Broad HR leadership expertise across talent acquisition, talent management, leadership development, organizational design, employee relations, compensation, and compliance
- Proven ability to build high-performing HR teams and establish scalable processes and operating models
- Executive presence, sound judgment, and exceptional relationship-building skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Advanced degree and/or SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent
- Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time
What We Do
Collaborative Strategies is our region’s leading strategic business planning firm – providing strategic planning, executive search, organizational development, succession management, and advisory board facilitation to the best organizations in the St. Louis area and beyond. Collaborative Strategies is an entrepreneurial firm serving entrepreneurial leaders. Our team of consultants primarily assist closely-held businesses with annual sales ranging from $5 million to $1 billion as well as the not-for-profit organizations on whose boards business owners and civic leaders serve. Collaborative Strategies helps its clients tackle challenging issues and opportunities to achieve breakthrough performance. Collaborative Strategies’ consulting team members fully embody the collaborative spirit. Prepared by education and enriched by experience, our principals and consultants combine deep knowledge with practical expertise gained across a wide spectrum of organizations. For more information, please visit us at www.getcollaborative.com.
