VP, Human Resources

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on all human capital matters, including organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, succession planning, leadership development, and employee engagement.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive human resources strategy aligned with organizational goals and long-term business objectives.
• Partner with senior leadership to assess organizational needs and implement solutions that support growth, operational excellence, and workforce effectiveness.
• Provide thought leadership regarding emerging HR trends, market practices, regulatory developments, and workforce challenges.
• Influence and support key business decisions through data-driven workforce insights and strategic recommendations.
• Direct all aspects of the Human Resources function, including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, benefits, payroll, compliance, performance management, training and development, and HR operations.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including extensive California employment law requirements.
• Evaluate and strengthen HR policies, procedures, systems, and programs to ensure consistency, efficiency, scalability, and compliance.
• Lead the continued development and optimization of HR processes and technology platforms that enhance organizational effectiveness and employee experience.
• Establish meaningful metrics and reporting tools to evaluate organizational performance, workforce trends, and HR effectiveness.
• Develop and implement talent acquisition and retention strategies designed to attract, engage, and retain high-performing employees and leaders.
• Lead succession planning and leadership development initiatives to ensure organizational continuity and future leadership readiness.
• Partner with leadership to strengthen organizational capability, employee engagement, and performance management practices.
• Create and execute programs that support employee growth, career development, and leadership effectiveness.
• Guide organizational change initiatives while maintaining alignment with the organization's culture and values.
• Champion a positive, collaborative, and high-performing workplace culture.
• Foster an environment of trust, transparency, accountability, and inclusion across the organization.
• Provide executive-level guidance and oversight regarding employee relations matters, investigations, conflict resolution, and workplace concerns.
• Partner with leaders to promote employee engagement, strengthen communication, and enhance overall organizational health.
• Ensure that organizational values are reflected throughout all people-related practices and initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Human Resources team.
• Create a culture of accountability, service excellence, continuous improvement, and professional development within the HR function.
• Establish clear priorities, expectations, and performance standards for the department.
• Build organizational capability through effective coaching, leadership development, and succession planning within the HR team.

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred.
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent senior-level Human Resources certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant leadership responsibility across multiple HR disciplines.
• Demonstrated success leading comprehensive Human Resources functions within complex, multi-site organizations.
• Extensive knowledge of California employment law, employee relations, compensation, benefits, payroll administration, and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to influence executive leadership and build credibility with stakeholders across all levels of an organization.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align people strategies with organizational priorities.
• Experience leading organizational growth, workforce planning initiatives, and HR operational improvements.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

• Base salary: $175,000 to $200,000
• Annual performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Employer-sponsored retirement program with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Additional executive-level benefits