Locations: Palo Alto, CA, New York City, NY or Kohler, WI
Opportunity
Kohler Ventures is an independent company wholly owned by Kohler Co., a global leader in kitchen and bath, power generation, and hospitality. Our mission is to build new digital businesses that empower consumers to lead healthier lives. We explore how familiar experiences can be enhanced and innovations developed through the integration of leading-edge technology, science, and design. Come join us as we build a best-in-class global multi-disciplinary team across artificial intelligence, machine learning, design, advanced software and hardware engineering, strategy, venture investments, sales, marketing, and partnerships.
We are looking for an HR Lead (Senior HR Manager) for this high growth business unit reporting to the Managing Director, Kohler Ventures.
A self-starter, and someone who is equally comfortable leading the Strategic HR Objectives for Kohler Ventures, as well as delivering the day to day generalist tasks that are needed to keep the business moving. We are seeking someone who is flexible, adaptable, and solutions focused, and who is willing to push boundaries and challenge the norm.
This role provides an opportunity to make a difference in an organization operating in a startup mode.
Travel Requirements: 10-25%
In your role as HR Lead for Kohler Ventures, you will:
- Work directly with the General Manager of the venture to define the people strategy of the global business unit
- Meet talent and culture objectives that support the business to meet and exceed key milestones in the path to revenue
- Lead recruiting effort to significantly grow the team in 2023 while maintaining a high bar for new talent.
- Recruit foundational 10X team in early days of the business with high competence, high entrepreneurial tenacity, and high leadership. Focus on attracting talent that are proven product, business and venture builders.
- Develop an integrated global best-in-class, multi-disciplinary team across strategy and operations, product management, design, data science, software and hardware engineering, advanced R&D, sales and marketing.
- Create pathways and structures for growth within Kohler Ventures and across the organization.
- Create a workplace that celebrates and performs diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels
- Partner across the Kohler HR COEs to develop recruiting, compensation and talent development strategies that support a fast-paced, new business.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution required. Master’s degree preferred.
- 7+ years of experience leading people operations at a startup, high growth business unit, or top tier management consulting firm
- Demonstrated ability to partner with C level and business unit leadership to achieve people strategies that support rapid business growth
- Prior experience recruiting, retaining, and developing a best-in class team across technical and business roles
- Experience in global HR operations across countries and cultures
- Experience in acquiring and integrating businesses
- Demonstration of entrepreneurial tenacity, distinctive competence, and people leadership in prior roles
- Strong executive presentation skills
- Able and willing to travel (10 – 25%)
- Able and willing to work in hybrid mode (approx. 3 days in office)
The salary range for this position is $125,700 to $222,250. This position is subject to Area Salary Differential/Cost of Living Adjustment at 30% of base salary, the salary range including ASD for this position. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus and a special project incentive, which together contribute significantly to the total compensation package. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision and 401k.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Why Work at Kohler Co.?
Kohler Co.'s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates’ development to make that happen.So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual’s personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.
In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!
About Us
Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities.We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at www.kohlercompany.com .
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
We invite you to learn more about equal employment opportunity by reviewing the Federal EEO is the Law and the EEO is the Law Supplement .
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