Vice President, Human Resources

Responsibilities • Serve as senior HR advisor and business partner to the CEO and executive leadership team. • Act as the primary point of accountability for all HR matters for employees, managers, executives, and external partners. • Administer and oversee core HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, employee records, payroll compliance, and HR systems. • Evaluate and improve organizational structure, policies, and processes to support efficiency and scalability. • Administer performance management processes, including goal setting, mid-year and annual reviews, promotions, and corrective actions. • Serve as the primary escalation point for employee relations issues, investigations, and disciplinary matters. • Coach managers on documentation, performance accountability, and effective people management. • Lead annual compensation planning, including merit increases, bonuses, and retention programs, in partnership with Finance. • Oversee and administer employee compensation and benefits programs. • Lead benefit negotiations and ongoing relationships with insurance brokers and benefits providers. • Ensure benefit offerings remain competitive, compliant, and cost-effective. • Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including wage-and-hour and EEO requirements. • Oversee employment-related compliance supporting government contract requirements, in coordination with Operations and Finance. • Manage employment risk, including terminations, reductions in force, and policy enforcement. • Maintain HR compliance calendars, required filings, audit support, and employee handbook policies. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field 15+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior leadership Demonstrated experience operating as a hands‑on HR leader Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance Ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain confidentiality at the executive level. Proven experience leading and managing comprehensive in‑house Human Resources functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, compliance, training and development, HRIS administration, and policy development. Experience building or modernizing HR departments within growing or evolving organizations, with the ability to balance strategic leadership and hands‑on execution. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization. Strong change management and organizational development experience, particularly in environments undergoing operational scaling, restructuring, or transformation Experience selecting, implementing, and optimizing HR technology platforms, payroll systems, benefits administration tools, and employee lifecycle processes. Demonstrated experience developing employee handbooks, policies, SOPs, and internal HR governance structures. #J-18808-Ljbffr