Vice President, Human Resources

Champion Your Future with Tarkett Sports! Build your career with a world leader in sports construction and surfacing.  
 

We are seeking a Vice President, Human Resources, to lead the Human Resources function for Tarkett Sports North America, reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer for Tarkett Sports and Tarkett North America.

Born from an entrepreneurial spirit and driven to find better solutions, Tarkett Sports challenges the status quo and continues to change the game for athletes and facility owners—pioneering innovations that have reshaped entire industries. Our team is made up of the most experienced and knowledgeable experts in the field. 

From architectural design and full-scope construction to a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading sports surfacing solutions, we lead with passion, pride, and purpose. Trusted at every level, from professional stadiums to local community venues, Tarkett Sports is at the surface of over 80,000 installations – highlighted by projects in NFL, CFL, MLS, and at renowned NCAA division I programs. Join the team behind well-known brands like FieldTurf, Beynon Sports, ClassicCourt, GrassMaster, Tarkett Sports Indoor, and Tarkett Sports Construction.

What you’ll do: 

The VPHR is responsible for shaping and executing the organization’s people strategy in close partnership with senior business leaders. This role balances strategic business alignment with strong HR fundamentals, ensuring scalable systems, consistent processes, and a high-performing, engaged workforce.

The VP, HR will lead and develop an extended HR team of approximately 10 professionals and serve as a trusted advisor to leaders across the organization. This role requires strong business acumen, exceptional partnering skills, and the ability to translate strategy into practical, operational HR solutions.

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

• Act as a strategic thought partner to senior leaders, aligning people strategy with business objectives and growth plans

• Translate business strategy into actionable HR initiatives that drive performance, engagement, and organizational effectiveness

• Provide proactive guidance on workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, and change management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, offering data-driven insights and pragmatic HR solutions

• Diplomacy and an education-forward approach is essential, recognizing that Tarkett Sports is a collection of acquired small business owners with legacy practices who have evolved into a $1B company.

• With five new acquisitions in 2024-2025 and potentially more in 2026, this role must lead the HR team to build and execute robust, compliant, and non-disruptive integration plans.

• Ensure HR fundamentals across all areas, including talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, benefits, employee relations, compliance, and HR operations – identify gaps and build project teams to improve stronger HR fundamentals are put in place.

• Ensure Workday people data integrity, dashboards, and analytics to drive decision making

• Lead the evaluation, implementation, and optimization of HR tools and solutions that drive HR efficiency

• Establish and maintain clear, consistent HR policies and processes including the identification of legal risks or gaps and build plans 

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations

Talent & Culture

• Champion a high-performance, inclusive, and entrepreneurial culture

• Partner with leaders to attract, develop, and retain top talent

• Promote employee engagement and continuous improvement across the organization

• Improve business performance through talent management, including performance management, succession planning, and workforce planning initiatives to de-risk the business and drive better business outcomes

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop an extended HR team of approximately 10 professionals

• Foster collaboration, accountability, and professional growth within the HR function

• Assess administrative, tactical and strategic HR bodies of work performed by each team members and develop plans to optimize how HR work is executed so roles are realigned as fit-for-purpose

• Build strong cross-functional partnerships and ensure HR is viewed as a value-added business partner

What you need for success: 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)

• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including senior-level or executive HR roles

• Demonstrated experience partnering with executive leaders and influencing business outcomes

• Strong foundation in HR systems, processes, and operational excellence

• Proven experience leading and developing a multi-functional HR team

• Deep knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices

Preferred Attributes

• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with strong-minded, entrepreneurial leaders while effectively influencing change

• Ability to demonstrate respect for existing success, navigating resistance with diplomacy, and drive progress through credibility, data, influence, and partnership rather than force

• Exceptional strategic thinking and business acumen

• Strong partnering, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to balance big-picture strategy with hands-on execution

• Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, construction or multi-site organizations strongly preferred

• Blended experience working in large organizations with sophisticated HR systems and processes as well as less mature organizations

Location and Travel

• Hybrid work model: Remote 3-4 days per week AND On-site 1-2 days per week in Calhoun, Georgia

• Must be based in or willing to commute from the greater Atlanta Metro area

• Must be willing and able to travel up to 30% to U.S. locations and Montreal, Canada

What you can expect: 

• A culture built on teamwork, respect, and entrepreneurial spirit 

• Leadership that invests in your growth and career development 

• Opportunities to take on new challenges, cross-train, and expand your skillset 

• Recognition and rewards for your contributions and achievements 

• A fast-paced, sports-driven environment where your work makes an impact 

Sound like your kind of team?  If you’re ready to bring your passion and talent to a company that champions your future, we want to hear from you.  Apply now and start your next chapter with a company that plays to win! 

What We Offer

• A commitment that Safety is #1

• Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!

• Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.

• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.

• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle® principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach. 

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Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.