About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company
Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.
Job Description
The Vice President of Human Resources for the Transport Segment is a strategic leader responsible for shaping and executing the company’s people strategy in support of business growth, operational excellence, and innovation. This role partners closely with the Transport Leadership Team and business leaders to build a high-performing and engaged workforce. The Transport VP HR will also work with the enterprise HR Leadership Team in developing and overseeing HR strategy for the global organization.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Serve as a trusted advisor to Transport Leadership Team on talent strategy, workforce planning, culture, and engagement. Provide strong HR Partnership to the Segment President, including sharing perspectives and providing candid feedback
- Translate business strategy into a forward-looking HR roadmap that supports growth, productivity, and innovation.
- Lead change management efforts tied to transformation, automation, and evolving workforce needs.
Talent & Organizational Development
- Assess organizational effectiveness and guide organizational changes to be aligned with business strategy
- Oversee talent acquisition strategies for the segment, including advanced manufacturing, skilled technical labor, and leadership roles.
- Drive leadership development, succession planning, and performance management programs through leader engagement.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, learning, accountability, and inclusion.
Team Member Experience & Culture
- Build an environment where team members feel supported, challenged, and empowered to do their best work.
- Champion engagement, communication, and retention initiatives across all levels of the organization.
- Partner with leaders to strengthen leader capability and team effectiveness.
HR Excellence
- Lead a team of HR leaders that provide partnership to segment leaders in executing our business strategy and caring for team members.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.
- Care for segment HR talent and build bench strength within the HR organization, including strong talent selection, effective feedback and development plans
- Leverage HR analytics and technology to improve decision-making and operational efficiency.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including senior-level roles.
- Proven experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or technology-driven organizations.
- Strong knowledge of employment law, labor relations, and HR best practices.
Stand Out Qualifications
- Master’s degree or MBA.
- Demonstrated success leading organizational change and scaling HR for growth.
- SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or similar certification.
Leadership Profile
- People-first leader who genuinely cares about team member growth and well-being.
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
- Collaborative, approachable, and trusted across all levels of the organization.
- Comfortable balancing long-term strategy with hands-on execution.
- Able to influence, challenge, and support leaders with confidence and empathy.
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Pay Range:
$189,800.00 - $370,200.00The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.
Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected].
Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.
Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
Oshkosh Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Oshkosh Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Oshkosh Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as broad, including medical, dental, and vision options alongside disability and life insurance. Voluntary add-ons such as accident/critical illness coverage, pet insurance, and an employee assistance program further expand coverage breadth.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with employer matching and an employee stock purchase plan, alongside performance bonuses. Profit sharing and legacy pension arrangements are also referenced, suggesting multiple pathways for long-term financial support.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports include flexible work schedules, some remote work options, fitness stipends, and wellness programs. Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support add value that complements cash compensation.
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What We Do
Oshkosh Corporation is an industrial technology company that builds some of the industry’s toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We serve our everyday heroes – soldiers, firefighters, people working at great height, environmental and refuse workers – through incredible technology. And with a portfolio of leading brands, we can uniquely take innovation from one brand and apply it across our portfolio.
Why Work With Us
We make equipment that moves the world forward. With ~15,000 team members united under our People First culture, a career at Oshkosh is an opportunity to do more than just impact industries -- it's an opportunity to make a difference in the world around you, protecting those who protect us.
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