Senior Director, Human Resources & Labor Relations - West Coast

Senior Director, Human Resources & Labor Relations - West Coast Compensation & Benefits Compensation Overview This role offers a competitive compensation package aligned with senior regional leadership responsibilities and a performance-driven operating environment. Base Salary: $180,000–$190,000 annually; final compensation within this range will be based on relevant experience, skills, and scope alignment. Cost-of-Living Adjustment: A 10% COLA applies based on location and is administered separately from base salary Annual Incentive: Eligibility for a target 40% discretionary annual bonus, tied to individual and company performance Long-Term Incentive: Participation in a discretionary long-term incentive program, subject to plan terms and eligibility Total Compensation Opportunity: Target estimated at $290,000-$345,000, inclusive of base salary, bonus opportunity, and long-term incentives; actual compensation may vary based on performance and business results Additional Benefit Fully covered company provided vehicle benefit, including insurance and fuel. Role Summary Vaco/Highspring is supporting a nationally recognized organization to identify a senior HR and labor relations leader to oversee large-scale West Coast field operations. The organization operates across multiple business lines with a geographically dispersed operating model. This role serves as a critical partner to operations leadership and corporate HR, with responsibility for driving workforce strategy, labor stability, and operational effectiveness across multiple states. The Senior Director will lead regional HR execution with a strong emphasis on labor relations, employee relations, compliance, and leadership effectiveness within a fast-paced, labor-complex environment. This is a hands-on, field-embedded leadership role requiring both strategic judgment and operational credibility. Scope & Impact This position offers significant visibility and influence across the region and enterprise. Leaders who have successfully navigated complex labor environments, supported large hourly populations, and delivered results through multi-site teams will find meaningful scale and impact in this role. The organization values stability, sound decision-making, and the ability to execute across full business cycles. Location & Travel Onsite role based in the San Francisco Bay Area (San Francisco or San Jose) Approximately 50% travel across the West Coast (air and car) Candidates must currently reside in the San Francisco Bay Area Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a regional HR organization supporting multi-state field operations Serve as a trusted advisor to senior operational leaders on workforce planning, engagement, and performance Own labor relations strategy, including union negotiations, contract administration, and ongoing labor partnership Provide oversight of employee relations, compliance, investigations, and risk mitigation Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to ensure consistent, high-quality HR practices Support talent planning, leadership development, and succession initiatives Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies while balancing business priorities Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including regional or multi-site responsibility Demonstrated experience supporting large, distributed, hourly workforces Hands-on labor relations experience, including Union negotiations, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), and grievance management Background in operationally intensive industries such as retail, hospitality, manufacturing, logistics, or similar environments Strong working knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR risk management Comfortable operating in fast-paced, customer-facing settings Data-driven leader with the ability to influence senior stakeholders MBA and/or SHRM certification preferred Benefits Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 401(k) with company match Company vehicle Transit and parking benefits Professional development and training programs Employee Assistance Program Performance-based merit and review process Community engagement and volunteer opportunities Why This Role This is a high-impact opportunity for an HR leader who values proximity to the business and credibility with frontline and Unionized teams. The successful candidate will balance strategic thinking with disciplined execution, bringing steady leadership, sound judgment, and a results-oriented mindset to a complex West Coast operation. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.