HR52L1 VP, Human Resources

The American Chemical Society (ACS) is a leading scientific organization dedicated to advancing the broader chemistry enterprise and its practitioners for the benefit of Earth and its people. Founded in 1876 and chartered by the U.S. Congress, ACS is the world's largest scientific society with more than 200,000 members in over 140 countries. The Society's mission is to improve people's lives through the transforming power of chemistry, fostering innovation, creating jobs, and preparing the next generation of chemists. ACS provides a wide range of resources, including scientific journals, conferences, and educational programs, and serves as a vital network for chemists, researchers, and industry professionals. Through its advocacy efforts, ACS plays a key role in shaping public policy and promoting scientific research and education on a global scale.CAS, a division of the ACS, located in Columbus, Ohio, is a global leader in scientific information and solutions. Founded in 1907, CAS provides essential resources for the chemical, pharmaceutical, and academic sectors, including the CAS Registry, the world's most comprehensive database of disclosed chemical substances, as well as advanced research tools like SciFinder and STN that facilitate efficient exploration of scientific data.CAS is committed to innovation and accuracy, developing cutting-edge technologies and data solutions that accelerate research and development across industries. With strong global partnerships and a focus on supporting scientific progress, CAS remains a trusted and vital resource for the scientific community worldwide.Position Summary:CAS is seeking a Vice President, Human Resources, who is a visionary and strategic leader. This position requires a dynamic leader with proven capabilities to steer the HR function and company through a significant period of growth and transformation. The VP, HR will be pivotal in managing and enhancing the human resources landscape, driving organizational change, and fostering a culture of excellence.Reporting directly to the CAS President, this role is simultaneously accountable to the ACS EVP of Human Resources, with a dotted-line reporting relationship. The VP, HR will oversee a dedicated team of approximately 15 HR professionals, including HR Business Partners (HRBPs), Change Management practitioners, Learning & Development professionals, and HR generalists.The Vice President, Human Resources, will be at the forefront of evolving CAS through significant growth and transformation. The successful candidate's primary responsibilities will include developing and executing HR strategies that align with CAS's goals and objectives and ACS' organizational objectives and enterprise HR strategy, enhancing the talent sophistication within the organization, driving competitive positioning, and partnering closely with leadership to elevate value CAS delivers to global customers. They will lead a robust HR team, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture that supports the organization's strategic goals. The VP, HR will also play a crucial role in guiding the organization through strategic transformations, ensuring alignment and engagement at all levels. This leadership role requires someone with a profound understanding of business scaling, strategic talent management, and post-merger integration.Job Accountabilities:Strategic Leadership:Develop and execute forward-thinking HR strategies that align with ACS' mission and aggressive growth objectives, with an emphasis on talent sophistication and competitive positioning to grow the next generation of leaders.Serve as a pivotal advisor to leadership, leveraging HR insights to influence strategic decision making and organizational direction and align workforce behind vision and business strategy.Proactivity partner with the ACS, EVP of Human Resources, on the development and imp