Vice President, Human Resources & Organizational Development

Vice President, Human Resources & Organizational Development

Compensation for this role is competitive and will be determined based on the successful candidate’s skills, experience, and overall qualifications .

At Leupold & Stevens, we don’t just make optics. We define the industry standard for rugged, American-made precision optics trusted by hunters, shooters, military, and law enforcement professionals worldwide. Family-owned and operated since 1907, we combine legacy craftsmanship with relentless innovation. At Leupold and Stevens we’re American to the Core and passionate about what we do.  Product excellence and uncompromising quality are our top priorities. We’ve built a collaborative, high performance culture where team players with innovative ideas and a sense of urgency thrive.

We are seeking a Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Development to lead our People and Culture strategy across the organization. As a key member of the executive leadership team, you’ll be responsible for leading and scaling all aspects of human resources, talent development, and organizational culture, ensuring that our people practices are aligned with our mission and values. This role isn’t just about policies and compliance—it’s about creating a workplace where people can thrive, do meaningful work, and feel a deep sense of belonging. You’ll report directly to the CEO and sit on the executive leadership team, championing our culture to ensure our core values are reflected in every aspect of the employee experience.

Our ideal candidate has a strong track record of aligning people strategy with business goals. You’ve built, scaled, and led high-performing HR teams. You’re both strategic and hands-on—comfortable in the boardroom and in the weeds. You’ve effectively led organizations through periods of change, helping to navigate growth, transformation, and ambiguity with empathy, clarity, and focus.

Our total compensation package is strong.  Details of this market competitive package will be shared with qualified candidates.

Key Areas of Accountability :

You’ll provide leadership, vision, and strategic direction for Leupold & Stevens’ Human Resources, Organizational and Employee Development, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Facilities functions by developing and maintaining our high-performance culture and the related people, systems, and processes.

You will :

• Establish the overall vision, strategic direction, and long-term goals for areas of accountability. Provide leadership, vision, and direction to team members in those areas in support of the Company’s mission and strategic business objectives.
• Act as a trusted partner to the CEO and Executive Team, collaborating with leadership to implement solutions that strengthen our culture, demonstrate our core values, optimize our talent, and align resources with strategic priorities.
• Lead the design and implementation of long-term, forward-thinking talent strategies that support the business and position us as an employer of choice.
• Oversee the design and implementation of results-driven learning and development strategies that help grow talent and support team member needs.
• Lead succession planning initiatives for all levels of the organization.  Drive plans that strengthen the leadership and managerial capabilities of the Company.
• Lead the implementation of the Company’s continuous feedback system which links organizational and individual goals with the Company’s strategic business objectives.  In partnership with the CEO, shape a high-performance culture aligned with the Company’s mission and values.
• Oversee recognition and reward systems and processes to support attraction and retention goals and recognize excellent performance. Assists the Board of Director’s Compensation Committee in developing, recommending, and administering executive compensation programs.
• Oversee the development and implementation of benefits strategies and programs to control costs while delivering maximum value to employees. Chair the 401(k) Committee.
• Advise on employee relations issues and partners with legal counsel to ensure our policies, practices, and decisions align with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Ensure that HR technology solutions effectively streamline process, enhance efficiency, and provide data analytics to support decision making.
• Promote a culture of safety awareness and champion EHS initiatives that identify root causes, eliminate potential hazards, mitigate risk to employees, meet regulatory requirements, and achieve Company objectives.
• Oversees facility maintenance and support activities including grounds and building improvements, facility operation, maintenance, and security.
• Lead the organization in change management.  Challenge the status quo, plan organizational changes, and coach on effective change management. Identify opportunities to streamline, improve, and modernize talent operations to better serve our team members and the Company.
• Create, communicate, and advance industry-leading best practices in the human capital field. Surface and respond to external trends.
• Manage all internally focused communications.
• Provide support to Board Members and Shareholders upon request.

Skills and Experience You'll Need :

For details on positions and to apply, go to :

www.leupold.com / careers

Leupold & Stevens, Inc.

14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway

Beaverton, Oregon 97006