Vice President Human Resources

About Trafera:

It’s no secret that technology has changed, especially for schools. Competing and staying successful in an ever-evolving world of digital transformation takes more than just a technology friend, it takes a true technology powerhouse partner.

Based out of Saint Paul, Minnesota with locations in the greater Twin Cities as well Oklahoma, Louisiana, West Virginia, and North Carolina, Trafera is a dynamic and growing company wholly immersed in K-12 and higher education, as well as emerging in SLED marketplaces. We provide and service both new and recertified technology ranging from Chromebooks, desktops, mobiles, servers, storage, and networking hardware to our customers. On top of that, Trafera also provides support to educators and admins to ensure that the technology we sell can be meaningfully integrated into the student learning experience. 

We are passionate about serving the needs of not only our customers but also our employees. Working at Trafera, you will be part of an energetic team surrounded by enthusiasm to support K-12 schools. We support open, honest, and transparent communication, continual learning, and employee-driven initiatives. Come join us!

Benefits:

Our total benefit package includes: 

• Competitive wages
• Time off PTO program
• 401(k) plan with company match and immediate full vesting
• Health, dental and vision insurance 
• Salary continuation and life insurances
• 7 paid holidays (plus 2 floating holidays)
• Time off for volunteering

Job Summary:

The Vice President of Human Resources provides executive-level leadership and guidance to Trafera's HR operations. The Vice President is responsible for setting, enforcing, and evaluating legally compliant human resources policies, procedures, and best practices, and identifying and implementing long-range strategic talent management goals.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Oversee the Human Resources function and daily workflow priorities
• Develop HR function structure, strategy, team, processes and department budget
• Recruit, interview, hire, and train HR team
• Provide constructive and timely performance feedback as well as corrective action if required, in accordance with company policy
• Collaborate with executive leadership to define the organization’s long-term vision, mission, values, strategy and goals; identify ways to support this through a Human Capital Strategy
• Identify key performance indicators for the organization’s human resource and talent management functions; assess the organization’s success and market competitiveness based on these metrics
• Facilitate and champion people-focused strategies related to change management efforts, including alignment to business objectives, risk identification, and workforce capability building
• Provide guidance and leadership to the executive and human resources team; assist with resolution of human resource, compensation, benefits and staffing questions or concerns
• Maintain knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices in employment law, human resources, talent management, talent acquisition as well as onboarding of new hires
• Research, develop, and implement competitive compensation, benefits/rewards, performance management, and employee incentive programs
• Participate in, and contribute to leadership team meetings
• Maintain Human Resources Employee Handbook
• Participate in professional development and networking conferences and events

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Knowledge of, and experience with, varied human resource information systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Willingness to not only provide strategic leadership, but also perform hands-on HR duties

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• At least ten years of human resource management experience required, with strategic, talent management, and/or business development experience highly preferred
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP strongly preferred

Essential and Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Ability to travel among facilities as necessary (primarily in St. Paul, MN, with infrequent out-of-state travel)

EEO Statement:

Trafera is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants based on an individual's qualifications, without regard to race, gender, religion, color, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, local human rights commission activity, amnesty, status as a covered veteran or any other protected factor in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

The hiring process for successful candidates includes successfully completing a team interview and background check. We E-verify all new hires.