Job Description

Job Description

Our client is looking for a dynamic and experienced VP of HR to lead and scale a growing HR function. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on executive who has successfully built or expanded HR operations in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, particularly within the construction technology or SaaS sectors.

In this role, you will serve as a strategic partner to the executive leadership team and oversee all areas of human resources, with a focus on benefits, payroll, and compliance. You will also lead efforts across talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, learning and development, and organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute an HR strategy that supports the company’s growth and long-term objectives.
• Provide guidance to executive leadership on organizational structure, workforce planning, and talent initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Legal, and Operations to ensure alignment of people strategies across the business.

Benefits, Payroll, and Compliance

• Lead all aspects of benefits administration, including health plans, retirement programs, wellness initiatives, and employee assistance programs.
• Oversee payroll operations to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across multiple locations.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, such as FMLA, ACA, ERISA, and OSHA.
• Manage relationships with external partners, including brokers, payroll providers, and compliance vendors.

Talent and Culture

• Drive initiatives to attract, onboard, engage, and retain top talent.
• Build and maintain effective performance management programs that support a high-performance culture.
• Lead learning and development efforts to align employee growth with business objectives.

Scaling and Change Management

• Build scalable HR processes, systems, and policies to support a distributed and growing workforce.
• Lead change management efforts during periods of rapid growth, mergers, acquisitions, or organizational restructuring.
• Design and implement HR technology solutions, including HRIS, ATS, and LMS platforms, to drive automation and data-driven decision-making.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including at least 5 years in an executive or VP-level role.
• Proven success in scaling HR operations in a high-growth environment (e.g., from 100 to 500+ employees).
• Deep expertise in benefits, payroll, and compliance, with experience managing multi-state or global operations.
• Background in the construction technology, AEC, or SaaS industries.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR regulatory requirements.
• Ability to lead, influence, and build relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Experience implementing and optimizing HR technology platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or other senior HR certifications.
• Experience supporting remote or hybrid workforces.
• Exposure to M&A activities or IPO readiness is a plus.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software systems.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive, action-oriented mindset with a focus on team success.
• Strong analytical skills to support problem-solving and decision-making.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization.
• Comfortable presenting to and engaging with leadership, clients, and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, provide feedback, and foster team development in a supportive, solutions-focused manner.
• Committed to fostering a culture that values teamwork, customer focus, continuous improvement, high performance, and work-life balance.

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