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Vice President of People Success & Safety

Change slows for no one. We all get a choice to either step out of the way and let uncertainty and opportunity go whizzing by or get out in front of it. At Street Smart, we team up with others bent on turning corners instead of cutting them. We are a team of technical and operational experts who relentlessly and intelligently merge on-demand safety equipment with the latest new-era technologies. We design, configure, deliver, and support traffic safety equipment solutions and pioneering technology integrations for road repair, construction projects large and small, security and events across North America.

Street Smart continues growing at an accelerated pace due to the Street Smart Way of doing business and expanding into growing markets. We are part of the Carlson Private Capital family of ownership. We believe in treating our customers and team members as stakeholders in the business instead of a means to an end. Due to our continued growth, we are seeking a motivated and growth-oriented person to join our team as the Vice President of People Success & Safety at our Columbus, MN headquarters. A bit about who we’re seeking:

• A minimum of 15 years’ experience in a progressive Human Resources position with experience across a variety of HR / People functions
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience leading or managing teams with a focus on goals and execution, as well individual team member development
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including conflict management, critical thinking skills, emotional intelligence and leadership development
• Knowledge of a broad range of human resource strategies and practices. Strong experience in compensation planning, benefits planning, and org design within a rapidly scaling environment and M&A
• Strong knowledge of employment law; up-to-date on the changing HR/legal landscape
• Ability to drive a culture of diversity, inclusivity, collaboration and teamwork throughout the entire employee life cycle
• Experience analyzing data to guide strategic employment planning with a focus on sourcing and retaining talent, as well as adhering to established budgets
• Executive presence and ability to influence and partner with leadership team
• Significant employee and organizational development experience
• Leads change management efforts in processes, organization, and talent management while empowering and influencing throughout the company
• Ensures confidentiality in employee matters and in the protection of employee data
• Basic experience with company safety programs and compliance
• A bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, business or related area; relevant work experience may be a substitute

Key Responsibilities:

Position is full time with flexible hours. Overnight and out-state travel is required occasionally (expected to be 10-12 days per year). Position is exempt and reports directly to the President:

• Strategic advisor to executive management on key organizational and people issues
• Analyze, prepare and present meaningful metrics to executive management
• Ensure The Street Smart Way is ingrained throughout the company
• Manage employee experience, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, upskilling, coaching, and terminating employees
• Develop training materials and performance management programs to ensure employee execution, development and growth
• Create a compensation strategy for all employees based on market research and pay surveys; keeps the strategy up to date while improving our cost to deliver Street Smart’s value proposition
• Create a benefits strategy, focusing on competitive yet cost-effective options
• Create and implement policies and procedures supporting business initiatives, driving clarity of expectations for employees, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws
• Ensure the organization's compliance with local, state and federal regulations. (Including compliance with DOT prevailing wages and safety regulations)
• Improve job descriptions matching our future while assuring they are compliant with all local, state and federal regulations
• Provide guidance and coaching to manager/supervisors regarding policies, employee performance management, corrective action plans, conflict resolution and compliance
• Investigate employee issues and conflicts and bring them to resolution, ensuring compliance with employment law
• Partner with leadership team as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning
• Assist in planning and organizing company work events
• Manage HR vendor relationships

Safety:

• Work with 3rd party vendors to develop safety training programs for employees; institute tracking mechanisms to ensure training compliance and completion
• Conduct safety audits at all Street Smart Locations
• Research, evaluate, assess and alter safety procedures and policies
• Analyze accident reports and evaluate injury case studies based on available facts
• Build a culture of safety awareness and company pride in safe execution on roadways

We go beyond Point A to Point B service and do the hard yards for our customers. But more importantly, we do it right for the people we work with. In addition to free healthcare for individuals on our plans, we have worked hard to reduce premiums for couples and families for the past four years.

A few of the benefits to working at Street Smart include:

• Career advancement opportunities
• Individual and company incentive plan
• Company-matched 401(k) retirement savings
• Health, dental, life insurance
• Generous PTO
• Informal dress code

What we Value:

Lead from the front We never settle for ‘good-enough’. We continually push ourselves to be better. We rethink, adapt, and innovate solutions at speed – and on the move. Grind the Hard-Yards We’ve built a reputation for doing what it takes to deliver success for our customers. We do the hard yards to understand their challenges so we can spot opportunities and provide solutions that make it easier to unleash the potential of their business. Do it right We care about our work, the people we work for, and the people we work with. We take pride in the job and celebrate our successes together. We don’t cut corners because what we do saves lives.

Since 1999, Street Smart™ has been at the forefront of smarter, safer work zones and security innovation. Today, we design, configure, deliver, and support traffic safety equipment solutions and pioneering technology integrations for road repair, construction projects large and small, and events across North America.

If your ambitions drive you to turn corners instead of cutting them and deliver success for customers, please reach out to apply. 

Street Smart Rental, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. Street Smart Rental, LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), past or present military service, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Street Smart Rental, LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.