New Opportunity: Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
ABOUT THE COMPANY
With roots dating back to 1938, The Papé Group is the West’s leading supplier of capital equipment solutions. Today, Papé operates across nine states with over 4,000 team members, proudly representing premier brands including John Deere, Kenworth, Hyster, Ditch Witch, and more. What sets Papé apart is its commitment to long-term relationships, both with customers and employees. As a fourth-generation, family-led business, Papé believes in the value of a handshake, the importance of service, and the impact of leadership that stays close to the work.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Reporting to the CEO of the Papé Group and residing in Eugene, Oregon, the VP & Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) serves as the organization’s senior leader responsible for developing and executing a people strategy that supports business performance, operational excellence, and a strong employee experience across a geographically dispersed, multi-site workforce. This leader will bring exceptional integrity, discretion, loyalty, and sound judgment, while building trust and credibility at every level of the organization—from frontline employees to executive leadership.
The VP & CHRO will balance the operational needs of the business with employee engagement and workforce stability, ensuring the organization remains compliant, competitive, and well-positioned for growth. This role leads all HR functions, including labor relations, safety, recruiting, benefits, payroll, HRIS, onboarding, training, and performance management, while also serving as a key strategic partner in mergers and acquisitions
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Culture
- Lead the development and execution of the company’s enterprise-wide HR strategy in alignment with business objectives, operational needs, and long-term growth plans.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and employee relations.
- Champion a culture of integrity, accountability, respect, and performance while ensuring employees feel heard, supported, and engaged.
- Establish and maintain consistent HR practices across multiple locations and states while allowing for local operational needs.
Compliance, Risk Management & Employment Law
- Ensure legal compliance across all employment-related areas, including wage and hour laws, payroll practices, employee classification, leaves of absence, and workplace policies.
- Partner with legal counsel and internal stakeholders to mitigate risk and ensure consistent application of employment law across 17 states.
- Oversee safety program alignment and compliance, ensuring workplace safety expectations are embedded into operational leadership and accountability.
- Lead investigations and resolution of complex employee relations matters with professionalism, confidentiality, and fairness.
Total Rewards, Benefits & Retirement Plans
- Oversee benefits strategy and administration, including medical, dental, vision, disability, leave programs, and wellness offerings.
- Lead negotiation and management of benefits contracts and vendor relationships to ensure competitive offerings and cost effectiveness.
- Provide executive oversight for the company’s 401(k) plan, including vendor relationships, fiduciary compliance, plan governance, and employee communication.
- Partner with finance and executive leadership to manage labor and benefit costs while supporting retention and workforce stability.
HRIS & HR Operations
- Own HR technology strategy and HRIS vendor relationship, including selection, contract negotiation, implementation, optimization, and performance management.
- Ensure HR processes are efficient, scalable, compliant, and aligned across recruiting, onboarding, payroll, performance management, and reporting.
- Use metrics and workforce analytics to guide decision-making and improve outcomes.
Talent Acquisition, Onboarding & Workforce Planning
- Oversee recruiting strategy and execution for hourly, salaried, leadership, and specialized roles across a multi-state footprint.
- Ensure onboarding processes are consistent, high-quality, and designed to improve early retention and productivity.
- Build workforce planning processes that support operational demands, business growth, and succession planning.
Training, Leadership Development & Performance Management
- Recommend, select, and implement training programs for supervisors and managers, including:
- compliance training (harassment prevention, wage/hour, safety, union-related training)
- leadership and soft skills training (communication, coaching, accountability, conflict resolution)
- Establish leadership development practices that strengthen frontline leadership capability and reinforce company standards.
- Ensure performance management processes are practical, consistently applied, and drive accountability and employee development.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
- Lead HR due diligence and integration planning for mergers, acquisitions, and organizational growth initiatives.
- Evaluate workforce risks, compensation and benefits alignment, union implications, compliance exposure, and retention strategies.
- Drive integration of HR policies, culture, systems, and talent while maintaining business continuity and employee trust.
Labor Relations & Union Negotiations
- Lead union strategy, labor relations, and negotiations, including preparation, bargaining, grievance management, and contract administration for approximately 100 employees.
- Maintain productive relationships with union representatives while protecting business continuity and operational flexibility.
- Provide guidance and coaching to leaders on union-related issues, discipline, and compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
Team Leadership & Department Management
- Lead and develop a high-performing HR organization with functional responsibility for:
- Safety
- Recruiting
- Payroll
- Benefits
- HRIS
- Onboarding
- Performance Management
- Employee Relations
- Establish clear expectations, accountability, and development pathways for HR team members.
- Manage departmental budget, vendor performance, and service-level expectations.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of executive leadership, strategic decision-making, and operational excellence within complex, growth-oriented organizations. Key qualifications include:
- Executive-level HR leadership experience in a multi-location, multi-state organization.
- Demonstrated success in building credibility with frontline employees and leaders at all levels.
- Strong working knowledge of employment law, wage and hour compliance, payroll practices, and workplace safety standards.
- Proven experience negotiating and managing vendor contracts, including HRIS, benefits providers, and retirement plan partners.
- Strong leadership training and development experience for supervisors and managers (compliance and soft skills).
- Robust M&A experience, including HR due diligence, integration, and organizational change management.
- High degree of integrity, discretion, loyalty, and sound judgment.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and conflict resolution skills.
Preferred
- SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or similar credentials.
- Labor relations experience, including union contract negotiation and administration.
- Experience in distributed operations such as manufacturing, construction, industrial services, transportation, equipment, logistics, or other field-based environments.
- Demonstrated success scaling HR operations in a high-growth or acquisition-driven environment.
Interested in Learning More?
180one is an executive search firm and is assisting Papé Group in this search. If interested in learning more about the opportunity, please contact Tom Haley / 503-334-1350 /tom@180one.com.
Sales Leader ABOUT THE COMPANY Organically Grown Company (“OGC” or the “Company”) is a leading organic produce distributor in the Pacific Northwest, committed to connecting growers, retailers, and consumers through a transparent, sustainable supply chain. As a mission-driven organization, OGC has built its reputation on deep grower partnerships, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to organic integrity. The Sales Leader will play a critical role in driving revenue growth, strengthening customer relationships, and leading a high-performing sales organization aligned with OGC’s values, strategic priorities, and long-term vision. ABOUT THE POSITION Reporting to the VP of Sales & Sourcing, this Sales Leader is responsible for and focused on ensuring the highest service levels for our customers. They are focused on leadership of the sales team, ensuring development, performance, morale, and retention. They provide primary leadership over product, pricing, actionable analytics, and promotions as main strategies to manage inventory and drive sales and profit. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Leading & Supervisory: Promote the development of flexible, adaptive, and innovative processes for use in new business growth by supporting and enabling an effective and efficient team approach. Provide leadership of the day-to-day operations of the sales department, while maintaining focus on the Company’s strategic goals. Promote safety, development, training, and evaluation of all sales team members. Collaborate organization-wide to support or lead projects and initiatives, facilitate process change, manage organizational change, and ensure success. Ensure proactive and effective collaboration and communication with all other departments for greater efficiency in support of service goals. Ensure proper levels of people growth and succession planning are in place and actively updated and refreshed. Foster a culture of belonging where people feel engaged and inspired. Support OGC sustainability goals and actively work to reduce environmental impact. Nurture, support, and promote the Company Mission, Values & Vision, and Brand. Exemplify OGC values: Cultivate Connection, Win on Service, Build Trust, and Move with Intention. Sales & Service: Develop and implement sales strategies, using analytics to set sales targets and provide guidance on associated sales actions, and forecast sales volume for both existing and new products. Develop and maintain a historical perspective on the marketplace to analyze and predict future trends and needs. Maintain familiarity with competitors’ products and services. Recommend changes in products, services, and sales policies by evaluating results and competitive developments. Stay current with new products and services offered by competitors, and with other trends in the organic produce industry. Develop and implement account management objectives, including key service metrics. Manage the negotiation of products with customers based on margin goals, which may include providing volume discounts or other agreements. Partner with the business development team to create onboarding plans for new business/new partnerships and grow existing accounts. Develop and sustain a sales culture of service & customer value creation. Develop and coordinate programs and processes for industry-leading customer service and sales to increase customer satisfaction, as measured with a trade survey annually. Work closely with Sourcing leadership to align demand planning and inventory strategies with sales growth. Responsible for developing and maintaining customer, grower, and vendor relationships. Travel as needed to meet with customers, attend and host at industry events, and nurture relationships. Analyze lead quality and sales trends to continually refine outreach strategies. Planning and Budgeting: Own budgeting, forecasting, and sales planning for the team. Manage the operational budget through a collaborative approach. Measure sales activities by developing key sales metrics, and ensure that these metrics are analyzed, reported on a regular basis, and adjusted accordingly to achieve OGC sales goals and objectives. Set departmental objectives and goals to align with OGC’s strategic plan, annual goals, and company initiatives. Provide strategic leadership for the future direction of the OGC Sales team in support of the OGC strategic plan and growth initiatives. QUALIFICATIONS 10+ years of progressive & successful sales experience, with at least 5+ years managing and coaching sales teams to meet and exceed sales goals. Preference for a deep understanding of the produce industry, including supply chain logistics, product characteristics, and quality control. Strategic planning and pricing experience. Strong knowledge of the channels of distribution of perishable products or related industries. Exceptional presentation, written and oral communication skills. Experience in fiscal management, including P&L’s, budgets, projections, cost control skills, and a proven track record of revenue generation and strong customer relationships. Excellent management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently. Interested in Learning More? 180one has been retained by OGC to manage this search. If interested in learning more about the opportunity, please contact Lisa Heffernan / 971.256.3076/ lisa@180one.com .
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Corporate Controller ABOUT THE COMPANY In 2024, Northwest Pump celebrated its 65th year of service. Since our founding, we’ve grown from humble beginnings into a trusted name in the petroleum and industrial industry. Through the decades, our commitment to quality, integrity and our valued customers has remained the foundation of everything we do. Northwest Pump provides a wide range of distribution and service capabilities to fueling and industrial customers across the Western United States. The Company’s 350 employees serve nearly 6,000 customers across its growing 20 branch locations. Northwest Pump’s people-first culture is highly regarded for providing a broad product portfolio, consultative services, and leading fill rates. In late 2024, NW Pump joined forces with H.I.G. Capital to bring you even better support and customer service. H.I.G. is a global alternative investment firm with $66 billion of capital under management. This acquisition not only validates the company’s strength but also reflects its continued potential for growth under new ownership. ABOUT THE POSITION Reporting directly to the CFO, the Corporate Controller will lead the accounting function, playing a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, operational discipline, and scalable processes to support growth and value creation. This role partners closely with executive leadership and ownership, delivering timely, GAAP-compliant financial reporting while strengthening internal controls and upgrading systems and processes. The Controller will oversee all accounting operations, including monthly close, financial reporting, inventory accounting, and compliance, while building a high-performing team capable of supporting a complex, multi-location distribution environment. This position is highly hands-on and well-suited for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven setting and is comfortable driving change. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with US GAAP. Lead all core accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, inventory, and revenue recognition. Support mergers and acquisitions by participating in financial due diligence and assisting with the post-close integration of accounting policies, controls, reporting processes, and financial systems. Oversee inventory accounting across a multi-branch distribution footprint, including costing, reserves, and cycle count processes. Design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies appropriate for a PE-backed environment. Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and other third-party providers. Partner with FP&A, operations, and leadership to provide financial insights that support margin improvement, working capital optimization, and growth initiatives. Support ERP optimization, systems integrations, and process improvements as the business scales organically and through acquisitions. Prepare reporting and analysis for executive leadership and ownership, including ad hoc requests. Recruit, develop, and mentor an accounting team, establishing clear accountability and a culture of continuous improvement. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred. 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including prior controller or assistant controller experience. Public accounting experience is preferred. CPA required. Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting. Experience in manufacturing or industrial services business preferred. Demonstrated experience in modernizing accounting processes and systems. Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance detail orientation and big-picture thinking. ERP system experience and a track record of process improvement. Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across finance and operations. Interested in Learning More? 180one has been retained by Northwest Pump to manage this search. If interested in learning more about the opportunity, please contact Nicole Brady at 503-699-0184 or via email at nicole@180one.com .
