VP, Human Resources

Job Summary

Provide strategic Human Resources support and development of the HR Portfolio and Talent Acquisition teams with developing and executing a forward-looking people strategy that enables business growth, operational excellence, and cultural alignment. This role leads the HR and Talent team for the portfolio and serves as a strategic advisor to the executive team on workforce planning, talent optimization, organizational effectiveness, and people-related risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive HR and talent strategy aligned with business goals and long-term growth plans

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Portfolio Group President and Portfolio COO and the executive team on organizational effectiveness, culture, leadership, and workforce strategy

• Translate business priorities into scalable people programs, policies, and infrastructure

• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing HR and Talent Acquisition teams

• Oversee core HR functions including employee relations, performance management, learning and development, total rewards, HR operations, and compliance

• Ensure Talent Acquisition strategy supports current and future workforce needs, including executive hiring and critical roles

• Drive workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives

• Partner with business leaders to forecast talent needs and assess organizational capabilities

• Guide initiatives to improve engagement, retention, and productivity

• Provide SME support to HR due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and investments

• Participate in the development of people-related integration strategies and oversee post-acquisition HR integration and change management

• Champion company values, culture, and initiatives

• Provide leadership direction around management efforts during periods of transformation and growth

• Central HR Collaboration

• Act as a bridge between the Frontline portfolio and Central HR (including HR Shared Services, HR Technology, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, and Culture & Engagement)

• Provide ongoing input and feedback to Central HR on portfolio-specific needs, ensuring co-creation of strategies that balance global consistency with the autonomy required to drive performance and employee experience at the business unit level

• Ensure compliance with country federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations

• Identify people-related risks and implement mitigation strategies

• Oversee HR policies, practices, and systems to ensure consistency and scalability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

• 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including senior-level leadership

• Proven experience leading both HR and Talent Acquisition functions

• Demonstrated experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, including HR due diligence and integration

• Strong business acumen with the ability to align people strategy to financial and operational goals

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MBA, MS in HR, or related field)

• Experience in a high-growth, private equity-backed, or multi-entity organization

• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or other relevant certification