Vice President of Human Resources

We’re hiring a Vice President of Human Resources reporting directly to the CEO and leading the Human Resources function. The VP will serve as a strategic and hands‑on executive, responsible for strengthening people operations, organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and culture. This role translates business priorities into scalable people strategies, policies, programs, and systems that support growth, consistency, compliance, and a high‑performing employee experience. It partners closely with the Executive and Leadership Teams to align talent, total rewards, organizational design, employee relations, workforce planning, learning and development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives with the company’s mission, values, and long‑term objectives.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a company‑wide HR strategy for a 500‑person organization; serve as a trusted partner to the CEO and leadership team; lead organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership development; modernize and scale the HR function, including team structure, service delivery, policies, systems, reporting, and governance; use people analytics and engagement data to prioritize initiatives and measure impact; champion a values‑driven, inclusive culture.
• Operational Oversight: Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, learning and development, total rewards, benefits, HR operations, policy, compliance, and employee engagement; design and administer competitive, equitable compensation and benefits programs; ensure HR supports a geographically distributed workforce with timely, consistent service; implement scalable HR processes and documentation standards; lead HR technology strategy, HRIS optimization, reporting, automation, and self‑service tools; partner with Finance, IT, Legal, Operations, and external vendors; negotiate and manage key vendor and advisor relationships.
• Culture and Development: Build trusted relationships across the organization and act as an executive advisor on culture, leadership effectiveness, organizational health, employee experience, and change management; develop manager and leadership capability through coaching, training, performance practices, and succession planning; guide leaders through employee relations, performance, and organizational issues; lead culture, engagement, and change initiatives; model company values and set a leadership standard that reinforces integrity, inclusion, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in human resources, business, organizational development, or related field preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive HR, people operations, or organizational leadership experience, including significant experience supporting a mid‑sized or scaling organization.
• 7+ years of people leadership experience with direct responsibility for leading an HR function and developing a high‑performing team.
• Demonstrated ability to operate as both a strategic executive partner and a practical, hands‑on leader in a 500‑person company.
• Proven success building scalable people systems, policies, programs, and processes across talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, total rewards, learning and development, compliance, and HR operations.
• Strong business and financial acumen; ability to connect people priorities to business outcomes, budgets, workforce plans, and organizational performance.
• Experience using HR data, employee feedback, and operational metrics to identify trends, advise leaders, and guide decision‑making.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, coaching, and relationship‑building skills; ability to influence executives, managers, employees, and external partners.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word); experience with web‑based solutions such as Smartsheet, Egnyte, and Slack.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to juggle competing deadlines and projects, and excellent problem‑solving abilities.
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work well within ambiguous circumstances.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information and maintain composure in challenging situations.
• U.S. work authorization; must comply with Dowbuilt’s drug and alcohol policy, pass a criminal background check and pre‑employment drug screen, and treat all proprietary information as strictly confidential.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or master’s degree in human resources or related field.
• HR certification (SPHR, SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, or other recognized certification).
• Certified Executive Coach.
• Significant experience with HRIS tools and HRIS tool management.

Physical Demands

The role requires constant operation of a computer and other office equipment and the ability to remain stationary about 50% of the time. Frequent communication with employees and clients is required, as is the ability to exchange accurate information. The employee must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Benefits

• Competitive pay commensurate with skills and experience.
• 100% paid medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability, and $50 k basic life insurance for full‑time employees (effective the first of the month following date of hire).
• 35% medical and 30% dental + vision coverage for eligible dependents.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 3% employer safe‑harbor contribution.
• 8 paid holidays each year, no waiting period.
• Paid Time‑Off (PTO) – 2.31 hours per week to start (120 hours annually) with accrual increases up to a maximum of 192 hours (24 days) annually.
• Mentorship and career development opportunities.
• Annual discretionary bonus.

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $191,494 – $238,491 per year. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on factors including relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. New hires typically start below the midpoint of the range, with opportunity for growth and advancement over time.

About Dowbuilt

Dowbuilt is a construction company founded in 1980. Our talented teams operate coast‑to‑coast, delivering cutting‑edge, innovative residential projects and home services that require precision and impeccable attention to detail. We collaborate with top architects, and our builds are regularly featured in publications such as Architectural Digest, Architectural Record, and Dwell. The Dowbuilt culture is one of care—for employees, clients, and the skilled craftspeople we partner with—resulting in care for the incredible designs we bring to life.

Impact

As a leader at Dowbuilt, you will invest in your team’s ongoing professional development, ensuring equal opportunity for growth. You will foster two‑way, open communication between employees and managers, set expectations, provide mentorship, and support goal‑setting at regular intervals, helping the next generation of talent thrive.