NineStar Connect - Vice President of Human Resources

Company Description

NineStar Connect is an innovative community-minded, communications, energy, water, and sewer cooperative. We provide the infrastructure that empowers thoughtful development and improves quality of place in Central Indiana. We believe that no matter where you choose to live or work, you should have access to high quality utility services that allow you an opportunity to thrive.

Career Development:

-          We value employees that have a desire to learn and provide reimbursement funds for continuing education. We’re also committed to in-house training and ongoing development. 

Company Benefits:

-          At NineStar Connect we offer a competitive array of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching, paid parental leave, short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance along with profit sharing and various service discounts. 

Wellness:

-          We offer a variety of wellness programs with paid incentives as well as on-site fitness centers available at each office location.

Job Description

Join NineStar Connect as our next Vice President of Human Resources and help shape the future of our cooperative and the communities we serve! In this executive role, you’ll lead the strategy, culture, and people-focused initiatives that make NineStar an employer of choice. You’ll partner with senior leadership to drive organizational excellence, strengthen employee engagement, and ensure we’re building a workplace where every team member can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership:
  Provide vision and guidance for all HR functions, aligning people strategies with NineStar’s mission, values, and long-term goals.
• Culture & Engagement:
  Champion NineStar’s culture by leading initiatives that support employee engagement, inclusion, and organizational health.
• Talent Management:
  Oversee recruitment, onboarding, development, and performance management to ensure we attract, grow, and retain top talent.
• HR & Compliance Leadership:
  Directly oversee a team of HR professionals and provide executive oversight of NineStar’s Legal and Compliance functions in partnership with internal leadership and external counsel, ensuring organizational practices remain compliant, ethical, and aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Compliance & HR Operations:
  Ensure HR policies, processes, and practices remain compliant with all federal and state laws. Oversee benefits, wellness programs, compensation structures, HRIS data, and employee relations.
• Leadership Partnership:
  Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing insight on workforce planning, organizational development, employee experience, and team effectiveness.
• Board & Executive Support:
  Prepare and present workforce updates, HR metrics, and strategic recommendations to the President/CEO and Board of Directors.

Qualifications

• Education:
  Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, Business, or related field.
• Experience:
  15 plus years of progressive HR leadership experience; prior executive or senior HR management strongly preferred.
• Certifications:
  SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR required.
• Expertise:
  Extensive knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, talent acquisition, employee development, compensation, and compliance.
• Skills:
  Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills. Ability to influence, guide, and support leaders at all levels.

What it means to lead at NineStar:

Our leaders are stewards of our core values:

Act with Integrity • Embrace Differences • Make Each Day Meaningful • Be Committed to Community • Be Innovative • Seek Quality Results

As VP of HR, you will model these values every day - fostering a positive, respectful, safe, and collaborative workplace where our team members feel supported and empowered.

Additional Information

NineStar Connect does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, sexual preference, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.