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Vice President, Human Resources & Organizational Development

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Vice President, Human Resources & Organizational Development

Compensation for this role is competitive and will be determined based on the successful candidate's skills, experience, and overall qualifications.

At Leupold & Stevens, we don't just make optics. We define the industry standard for rugged, American-made precision optics trusted by hunters, shooters, military, and law enforcement professionals worldwide. Family-owned and operated since 1907, we combine legacy craftsmanship with relentless innovation. At Leupold and Stevens we're American to the Core and passionate about what we do. Product excellence and uncompromising quality are our top priorities. We've built a collaborative, high performance culture where team players with innovative ideas and a sense of urgency thrive.

We are seeking a Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Development to lead our People and Culture strategy across the organization. As a key member of the executive leadership team, you'll be responsible for leading and scaling all aspects of human resources, talent development, and organizational culture, ensuring that our people practices are aligned with our mission and values. This role isn't just about policies and compliance—it's about creating a workplace where people can thrive, do meaningful work, and feel a deep sense of belonging. You'll report directly to the CEO and sit on the executive leadership team, championing our culture to ensure our core values are reflected in every aspect of the employee experience.

Our ideal candidate has a strong track record of aligning people strategy with business goals. You've built, scaled, and led high‑performing HR teams. You're both strategic and hands‑on—comfortable in the boardroom and in the weeds. You've effectively led organizations through periods of change, helping to navigate growth, transformation, and ambiguity with empathy, clarity, and focus.

Our total compensation package is strong. Details of this market competitive package will be shared with qualified candidates.

Key Areas of Accountability

You'll provide leadership, vision, and strategic direction for Leupold & Stevens' Human Resources, Organizational and Employee Development, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Facilities functions by developing and maintaining our high-performance culture and the related people, systems, and processes.

• Establish the overall vision, strategic direction, and long‑term goals for areas of accountability. Provide leadership, vision, and direction to team members in those areas in support of the Company's mission and strategic business objectives.
• Act as a trusted partner to the CEO and Executive Team, collaborating with leadership to implement solutions that strengthen our culture, demonstrate our core values, optimize our talent, and align resources with strategic priorities.
• Lead the design and implementation of long‑term, forward‑thinking talent strategies that support the business and position us as an employer of choice.
• Oversee the design and implementation of results‑driven learning and development strategies that help grow talent and support team member needs.
• Lead succession planning initiatives for all levels of the organization. Drive plans that strengthen the leadership and managerial capabilities of the Company.
• Lead the implementation of the Company's continuous feedback system which links organizational and individual goals with the Company's strategic business objectives. In partnership with the CEO, shape a high‑performance culture aligned with the Company's mission and values.
• Oversee recognition and reward systems and processes to support attraction and retention goals and recognize excellent performance. Assist the Board of Director's Compensation Committee in developing, recommending, and administering executive compensation programs.
• Oversee the development and implementation of benefits strategies and programs to control costs while delivering maximum value to employees. Chair the 401(k) Committee.
• Advise on employee relations issues and partner with legal counsel to ensure our policies, practices, and decisions align with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Ensure that HR technology solutions effectively streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and provide data analytics to support decision making.
• Promote a culture of safety awareness and champion EHS initiatives that identify root causes, eliminate potential hazards, mitigate risk to employees, meet regulatory requirements, and achieve Company objectives.
• Oversees facility maintenance and support activities including grounds and building improvements, facility operation, maintenance, and security.
• Lead the organization in change management. Challenge the status quo, plan organizational changes, and coach on effective change management. Identify opportunities to streamline, improve, and modernize talent operations to better serve our team members and the Company.
• Create, communicate, and advance industry‑leading best practices in the human capital field. Surface and respond to external trends.
• Manage all internally focused communications.
• Provide support to Board Members and Shareholders upon request.

Skills and Experience You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field (Master's preferred). 10‑15+ years progressive human resources experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role.
• Thorough knowledge, skills foundation, and pragmatic application in the critical functions of strategic planning, change management, organizational and employee development, human resources, and EHS.
• Proven experience designing and leading initiatives focused on organizational culture, ensuring alignment with mission, vision, and values.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change management initiatives, guiding teams through transitions while preserving core cultural values.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership to create a result‑driven, team‑oriented environment.
• Excellent leadership, written and verbal communication, decision making, problem solving and organizational skills. Ability to provide leadership at both the strategic and operational levels.
• Interpersonally and organizationally savvy. Ability to build positive and collaborative relationships with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to balance employee needs and concerns with Company values, goals, and business objectives.
• A strategic thinker with a strong analytical background and ability to challenge the status quo.

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A core business objective at Leupold & Stevens is to maintain a workplace in which each employee can achieve their full potential. The company was founded on the principle of giving customers and our team members ‘A Square Deal'; to us, this means advocating for the employment opportunities and advancements of all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We resolutely believe all aspects and privileges of employment should be determined by skills and behaviors, not personal identities.

With our commitment to make our application process and workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities, we will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for an individual applicant to participate in the job application process. To request an accommodation to the application process, please send an email to ...@Leupold.com or call (503) ###-#### and a Leupold & Stevens representative will contact you.

Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is a drug‑free workplace. All final candidates must successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screen and background check.

Leupold & Stevens, Inc. complies with all applicable FAR & DFAR regulations.

We hire U.S. citizens and persons lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. All new employees must complete an INS Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Positions may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Leupold & Stevens, Inc.'s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.

Employment Details

Seniority level: Executive

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Human Resources and Management

Industries: Sporting Goods Manufacturing and Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance

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