Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Vice President, Human Resources Position Profile
Prepared by Morten Nielsen Global Managing Director Witt/Kieffer Inc. March 2016
The Opportunity TSO3 is seeking to hire a Vice President of Human Resources, who will serve as a key member of the company’s leadership team and report directly to the company Chief Executive Officer, Ric Rumble. This position at TSO3 is an exceptional opportunity for an energetic and progressive Human Resources professional to make a significant impact in a fast growing and transforming company. As described later in this document (TSO3: An Overview), the company is developing, manufacturing and commercializing state-of-the-art medical equipment in a highly critical sector of the global healthcare delivery market. The Vice President of Human Resources will have overall responsibility for developing and executing human resources strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization, specifically in the areas of succession planning, talent management, change management, personnel performance management, training, development and compensation. The incumbent will partner with the executive team to guide and lead the Human Resources team, providing overall Human Resources strategy to support the organization’s growth. The position will deliver strategic value by analyzing, developing and executing Human Resource strategies in collaboration with, and with accountability to, the executive management team and the Board of Directors. The company is listed on TSX (Toronto).
The Search Process Interested candidates will initially be interviewed by Witt/Kieffer consultants for a deeper understanding of their background and an orientation about TSO3, the opportunity, culture, etc. Qualified and interested candidates will be presented to the leadership at TSO3 for their consideration. Interviews with the TSO3 leadership members will be coordinated through Witt/Kieffer and TSO3.
The Role of the Vice President Human Resources TSO3 is experiencing tremendous growth and the Vice President will be charged with establishing and implementing process and systems that support and anticipate future needs across all aspects of human resource management. The incumbent will be challenged with analyzing and anticipating human resource management needs while also being deeply involved in the day-to-day operational aspects of this critical function. Specific responsibilities and duties include:
Function as a strategic advisor to executive management of each department regarding personnel organization and management issues.
Working with the TSO3 executive management team to establish a plan of management succession that corresponds to the strategy and objectives of the company.
Develop comprehensive tactical and strategic plans to deliver employee ongoing on-thejob satisfaction, growth and talent retention.
Provide overall leadership and guidance on talent acquisition, career development, succession planning, retention, training and leadership development, compensation, and benefits.
Provide leadership to the development of onboarding strategies for new hires and acquisitions both nationally and internationally.
Ensure proactive planning and effective execution of succession planning and training and development with defined metrics for measuring the effectiveness of human resources programs in driving organizational performance.
Provide leadership and subject matter expertise in the areas of organizational design and development, employee relations, risk management, workforce metrics and reporting.
Oversee the health benefits and insurance plan design, the pension plan management, and retirement savings plan design.
Develop the human resources and operational authority matrix and organizational charts as required to match business strategies.
Develop and implement effective training strategies to ensure that all management and staff possess the required skills to achieve the performance and operational objectives of the organization.
Lead all aspects of talent acquisition, retention, performance management, talent management, employee relations, compensation & benefits, rewards and recognition.
Expectations and Personal Characteristics The new Vice President of Human Resources at TSO3 is expected to quickly have a positive impact on the company. That will require exhibiting the following attributes:
Acting with honesty, responsibility and reliability.
Possessing excellent interpersonal and communication skills and attention to important details.
Having a sense of urgency combined with excellent planning and organizational skills.
Efficient time management.
Strong positive leadership inclusive of ability to influence, motivate and inspire.
Strong business orientation with rigor and versatility.
Possessing strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Highly results-oriented with strong strategic vision.
Critical thinker with ability to “think outside the box.”
Strong commitment to developing team members.
Professional Qualifications The ideal candidate will have the following professional qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in human resources management or other relevant area combined with 15 years of relevant experience.
Proven experience in strategically and tactically evaluating and implementing sophisticated human resources related programs and initiatives and the ability to work with a variety of leadership to build consensus around human resources strategy and tactic.
Demonstrated experience in talent management and leadership management as well as proven ability to attract and retain outstanding talent and to assemble and motivate high performance teams.
Preference will be given to candidates who served in similar roles in fast growing technology companies.
Proficiency in all core areas of human resource management such as staffing, employee relations, training & development, total compensation and rewards, benefits, HRIS, etc.
Ability to move quickly and effortlessly between strategic levels and highly tactical implementations.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize to handle the most critical issues in a time-sensitive manner with a high degree of confidentiality.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to develop strong working relationships with employees.
Human Resource Professional certification is an advantage.
TSO3: An Overview Founded in 1998, TSO3’s activities encompass the sale, production, maintenance, research, development and licensing of sterilization processes, related consumable supplies and accessories for heat-sensitive medical devices. The Company designs products for sterile processing areas in the hospital environment that offer an advantageous replacement solution to other low temperature sterilization equipment and compatibility testing of medical devices with such processes. Through superior and innovative low-temperature sterile reprocessing solutions for medical devices, TSO3 offers sterility and economic efficiency. This means better and more accessible medical care. Their expertise and technology allow higher standards in sterile efficacy and materials compatibility. TSO3 aims to develop sterile reprocessing solutions to address challenging medical devices and enable the development of increasingly sophisticated devices and techniques, answering the global and growing need for economical and fast turnaround of a wide range of medical instruments, including cutting-edge, high-demand devices. TSO3 originally developed a unique sterilization process based on only ozone as the sterilizing agent. It offers major advantages over competing low-temperature sterilization methods, greater safety for both users and patients, and was considered a “green” technology. In 2009, the Company developed a new generation sterilizer, the STERIZONE 125L+ Sterilizer utilizing hydrogen peroxide and ozone, as sterilizing agents. The new sterilizer was also equipped with a newly developed Dynamic Sterilant Delivery System, providing both improved cycle time and material compatibility enabling increased throughput of a wider range of medical devices, including some of the most complex and delicate instruments used in Minimally Invasive Surgeries. The STERIZONE 125L+ was approved for sales in Canada and Europe in 2009 and 2010 respectively. In December 2014, the Company achieved another major milestone when it received US FDA clearance to commercialize the STERIZONE VP4 Sterilizer based on a similar technology platform as the STERIZONE 125L+ product. In March 2015, the Company announced a nonexclusive distribution agreement with Getinge Infection Control – a world leader in sterile reprocessing – covering several major markets inclusive of North America and, in July 2015, announced the opening of a US operation in Myrtle Beach, SC. More information about the company can be found here: http://www.tso3.com/ A link to their March 2016 Corporate Presentation is provided here: http://www.tso3.com/media/application/media/TSO3%20Corporate%20Presentation%20March %202016.pdf
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