Vice President Human Resources

CLIENT OVERVIEWOur client is an established, privately held, multi-location retail business recognized for quality products and attentive customer service. The organization seeks an experienced HR leader to strengthen its people practices and support continued growth.THE ROLEThe Vice President of Human Resources will report to the COO and lead the organization’s people strategy and HR operations. This leader will partner with the executive team and department leaders to strengthen talent, culture, compliance, and workforce management while building systems that improve efficiency and the employee experience.Key areas of focus include:Strengthening talent acquisition.Expanding learning and development.Ensuring employment compliance.Refining payroll and benefits programs.Building strong employee relations.Improving HR systems and workforce scheduling tools.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSAt least 15 years of experience in human resources.At least five years of direct responsibility for the HR function in a multi-site, labor-intensive environment, such as retail, hospitality, consumer services, distribution, or a similar industry.Experience partnering directly with executive leadership to develop and execute strategic plans.Demonstrated expertise across talent acquisition, total rewards, employee relations, learning and development, performance management, HR operations, and compliance.Proven ability to support large frontline workforces, including staffing, scheduling, retention, and engagement.Strong knowledge of HR technology and experience modernizing HR systems and processes.