VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

At Daniel Defense Only the Best Build the Best  

Daniel Defense engineers and manufactures the worlds finest weapon systems and accessories. Our mission to honor God and defend freedom is accomplished by serving customers and providing top-quality solutions to our military, law enforcement, and civilians who are seeking premium firearms for home defense, hunting, and sport shooting. 

The Vice President of Human Resources (VP HR) will serve as a strategic business partner and cultural steward, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The VP HR is responsible for the design and leadership of an integrated, future-ready HR function that drives operational excellence, workforce transformation, and talent development across all levels of the organization.

Primary Functions:

Mission-Driven Culture Stewardship

• Lead initiatives that embed the mission of Honoring God and Defending Freedom into all aspects of the employee experience.
• Ensure that hiring, performance management, and leadership behaviors reflect the organizations core values.

Strategic Human Capital Leadership

• Align HR strategy with corporate objectives across all departments, including engineering, operations, sales, marketing, design, supply chain, and customer service.
• Provide counsel to executive leadership on workforce planning, succession, and organizational structure.

Talent Development and Leadership Growth

• Design leadership development and employee growth programs that emphasize character, service, and excellence.
• Build internal capabilities for long-term talent sustainability.

People Experience & Retention Strategy

• Champion a people-first culture where employees feel valued, heard, and supported personally, professionally, and spiritually.
• Create systems and strategies to retain top talent and increase organizational engagement.

Total Rewards Strategy

• Develop and oversee compensation, benefits, and rewards programs that align with performance and promote equity, consistency, and market competitiveness.

Compliance and Operational HR Excellence

• Ensure full legal compliance across all HR functions, especially within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Develop and refine policies and procedures in line with ethical and professional best practices.

Change Management & Organizational Agility

• Lead through organizational growth, reorganization, or operational changes while maintaining cultural alignment and communication.

People Analytics

• Build and leverage data systems to inform HR strategies and business decisions on trends, retention, and workforce capabilities.

Additional Accountabilities:

• Participates in the companys efforts to continuously improve in Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.
• Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, and a positive work environment.
• Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree or certifications preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in executive leadership roles.
• Proven experience in high-growth, values-based, or regulated industrial/manufacturing environments with a visible commitment to servant leadership.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and integrity-driven decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and work in accordance with our Company Values

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting and bending throughout the workday.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, to include working in and around machinery, exposure to noise and chemicals, lights/lasers, etc.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment as required by your position and/or Company policy.

Daniel Defense is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability employer and promotes a "Drug-Free Workplace."

Note:   The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to the job.  This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this job.  Responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of the employer and do not establish a contract of employment Daniel Defense is an at-will employer.