Vice President of Human Resources

Job Description

Job Description

The Vice President of Human Resources reports to the Chief Operations Officer and is a transformational leader responsible for developing and executing innovative human resource strategies that not only support the organization's mission, values, and long-term goals but also drive organizational development initiatives. This role serves as a trusted partner to senior leadership, providing strategic insight and planning to drive organizational success and spearhead our HR transformation. This leadership role requires an elite candidate with proven change management expertise to support our rapid growth. The VP of HR oversees all HR functions, ensuring alignment with business objectives while fostering a culture of engagement, meritocracy, and innovation. In addition to being a hands-on experienced generalist the Vice President is responsible for refining and improving personnel policies, procedures and programs, making appropriate decisions and/or recommending appropriate alternative solutions to senior management to help establish strategic plans and objectives, and provide overall management of the Human Resources department.

What you'll Do:

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

• Collaborate with executive leadership to align HR strategies with organizational objectives, ensuring workforce readiness and operational effectiveness.
• Drive the design, refinement, and implementation of our HR Redevelopment Plan by championing change management initiatives and integrating innovative HR solutions.
• Prove data-driven insights and workforce planning strategies to: support business growth, promote efficiency and contain expense, and talent retention and succession planning.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on people-related matters, including organizational design and development, change management, and performance optimization.

HR Strategy & Talent Management

• Oversee the development and execution of HR programs, including talent acquisition, leadership development, and employee engagement.
• Oversee the development of innovative talent management strategies that attract, develop, and retain high-performing employees.
• Development and execute succession planning and leadership development initiatives to build a strong pipeline of future leaders.
• Integrate best practices from leading industry models to support our evolving HR structure, including Shared Services, Centers of Excellence, and HR Business Partners.

Culture & Employee Experience

• Champion a positive, inclusive, customer-service focus and mission-driven workplace culture.
• Drive employee engagement and organization development initiatives that enhance morale, productivity, and alignment with core values.
• Lead change management efforts to ensure smooth transitions during periods of organizational growth or restructuring.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to foster a culture that embraces transformative change and continuous improvement.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
• Establishes and implements company policies and procedures ensuring they meet legal compliance with all federal, state and local government legislation.
• Ensure best practices in compensation, benefits, and performance management to maintain a competitive and motivated workforce. Ensures equitable wage and salary structures.
• Leverage HR analytics and technology to drive operational efficiencies and enhance decision-making.
• Reviews and approves Human Resources budget, and expenses.
• Investigates and/or oversees the investigation of all harassment or discrimination complaints, resolves conflicts, counsels supervisors and employees in all personnel related matters.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with our strategic HR transformation objectives.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing HR team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Promote a strong HR business partner model that proactively supports leaders and employees across the organization and departments.
• Cultivate a leadership team capable of executing a sophisticated HR model that scales with our organizational growth.
• Performs other related duties or special projects as assigned or directed by senior management.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Candidates must possess either a Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a closely related field, or a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline supplemented by advanced certificate programs (e.g., SHRM-SCP, HRCI, CIPD) and extensive progressive work experience.
• A minimum of 10+ years of relevant HR experience is required, including at least 5 years in a senior HR business partner or equivalent executive leadership role
• Proven experience in strategic HR planning and talent management.
• Proven experience in driving organization development and change.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, compensation strategies, and organizational development.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.

company focused on growth, innovation, and customer focus

Company Description

company focused on growth, innovation, and customer focus