THE OPPORTUNITY

Hach, a Veralto company, is seeking a Vice President, Human Resources to serve as a key member of the leadership team for one of its largest and most strategic operating companies.

This role is not simply leading HR—it is a critical business leadership position responsible for shaping the organization’s capability, leadership bench, and talent strategy to enable sustained growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

The Vice President, Human Resources will act as a trusted advisor and co-pilot to the President, driving enterprise impact through a high-performance culture, disciplined talent strategy, and alignment to the Veralto Enterprise System (VES).

ROLE SUMMARY

The Vice President, Human Resources will lead the global HR function for Hach, partnering with senior leadership to translate business strategy into scalable organizational capability, leadership effectiveness, and measurable performance outcomes.

This leader will operate at both the strategic and operational levels—bringing rigor, data-driven decision-making, and a strong presence at gemba to drive continuous improvement and business results.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Business Partnership

Partner directly with the President and leadership team to shape and execute business strategy through talent, organization design, and leadership capability
Serve as a trusted advisor, influencing complex decisions with clarity, conviction, and sound judgment

Talent & Organizational Leadership

Build and execute a forward-looking talent strategy aligned to growth priorities, including succession planning and leadership development
Elevate leadership capability across the organization, ensuring a strong pipeline for critical roles
Lead organizational design and workforce planning to enable scalability, efficiency, and performance

Operational Excellence & VES Integration

Embed a continuous improvement mindset (VES) across HR and the broader organization
Drive disciplined workforce planning, headcount forecasting, and productivity alignment in partnership with Finance and business leaders
Leverage analytics and KPIs to inform decision-making and measure impact

Transformation & Change Leadership

Lead HR strategy for major business transformations, including M&A, restructuring, and market expansion
Drive rapid, effective execution with a focus on speed to value and sustainable outcomes

Culture, Engagement & Employee Value Proposition

Champion a high-performance, values-driven culture that attracts, engages, and retains top talent
Strengthen the associate value proposition and drive measurable improvements in engagement and retention

Global HR Leadership & Risk Management

Lead and develop a high-performing global HR team, ensuring strong execution and capability building
Partner with Legal and regional stakeholders to navigate global labor environments, including works councils, unions, and regulatory requirements
Mitigate organizational, legal, and reputational risks while enabling business growth

HR Operating Model Excellence

Drive strong integration across HR Centers of Excellence and Shared Services to deliver scalable, high-quality outcomes
Leverage digital tools and automation to modernize HR while ensuring data privacy and compliance

QUALIFICATIONS & LEADERSHIP PROFILE

Proven HR leadership experience supporting a $1B+ global, matrixed business
Demonstrated ability to link talent strategy to business performance and P&L outcomes
Experience operating in lean, continuous improvement environments (VES, DBS, or equivalent)
Track record of leading complex transformations (e.g., M&A, restructuring, scaling organizations)
Strong financial acumen with experience in workforce planning, forecasting, and productivity management
Experience operating across global labor environments, including works councils and unions

Leadership Characteristics

Operates as a strategic business partner, not just a functional leader
Drives results with accountability, urgency, and ownership
Balances strategic thinking with operational execution
Builds trust and alignment across a complex, matrixed organization
Brings analytical rigor and data-driven decision-making
Thrives in fast-paced, performance-driven environments

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE (12–18 MONTHS)

A strong, ready-now leadership bench with clear succession pipelines for critical roles
Measurable improvements in engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness
Recognized as a strategic business partner by senior leadership Scalable, efficient HR processes aligned with VES and business growth priorities
Successful execution of key transformation initiatives with clear business impact

US ONLY:

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

The compensation range for this role is $294,600 - $377,000 USD per year. This job is also eligible for Bonus Pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve.Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] to request accommodation.

Unsolicited Assistance

We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at any of the Veralto companies, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Veralto and its companies. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Veralto and its companies because of the unsolicited referral.

About the company

Veralto provides essential technology solutions across two main pillars: Water Quality and Product Quality. In Water Quality, its portfolio includes Aquatic Informatics, ChemTreat, Hach, McCrometer, OTT HydroMet, Sea-Bird Scientific, Trojan Technologies, and XOS to help customers monitor, treat, purify, and protect the global water supply—from municipal and wastewater facilities to natural bodies of water. In Product Quality, brands such as Esko, Linx, Pantone, Videojet, and X-Rite support tracking, authentication, and quality control of billions of goods throughout the global supply chain, protecting food, medicine, and other essentials. Veralto operates through 13 operating companies and 300+ locations, with about 16,000 associates worldwide, and emphasizes a culture where purpose meets possibility. Its goal is to safeguard the world’s most vital resources—water and supply chains—while offering opportunities for employees to grow and contribute meaningfully.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Waltham, Massachusetts

Founded

2022

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What believers are saying

Q2 2026 core sales grew 4.2%, and management raised full-year EPS to $4.43.
Alfaa UV and Cleanwater1 expand India and chlorine disinfection exposure.
Free cash flow reached $328 million in Q2 2026, funding repurchases and acquisitions.

What critics are saying

Product Quality core sales fell 1.0% in Q1 2026, signaling weak momentum.
Cleanwater1 closes in Q4 2026, delaying synergy capture and integration benefits.
The 2026 restructuring program cuts jobs and sites through 2028, signaling internal strain.

What makes Veralto unique

Trojan, Esko, and Hach create embedded workflow dominance across water and packaging.
Veralto’s 2026 acquisitions deepen niche positions in UV, disinfection, and compliance automation.
The 2026 cost program combines operating discipline with disciplined bolt-on M&A execution.

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