VP of Human Resources

About the role

PE-backed luxury design and manufacturing company seeking a Vice President of Human Resources to lead people strategy through a major period of growth and organizational change. Reporting directly to the CEO, this executive will serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, the Board, and private equity stakeholders while overseeing all aspects of HR strategy, organizational development, compensation and benefits, compliance, talent, and HR operations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO and executive leadership team on organizational strategy, workforce planning, and business growth
• Translate business priorities into scalable HR programs and processes
• Lead organizational design, succession planning, executive talent strategy, and leadership development
• Build and strengthen the HR function as the company continues to grow
• Lead performance management, compensation, incentive planning, and talent review processes
• Oversee employee benefits strategy, including plan design, vendor relationships, cost management, and negotiations
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, HR policies, and regulatory requirements across multiple locations
• Oversee employee relations, investigations, and employment risk matters
• Support mergers and acquisitions, including HR due diligence, integration planning, compensation and benefits harmonization, and retention of key talent
• Develop scalable HR infrastructure, systems, reporting, and analytics
• Optimize HR technology and automation, including ADP Workforce Now
• Partner closely with Finance and Legal on labor costs, risk management, and organizational effectiveness
• Present talent, succession, workforce, and organizational updates to senior leadership and private equity stakeholders

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience
• Significant experience operating at the VP or senior executive HR level
• Private equity-backed company experience required
• Strong mergers and acquisitions experience required
• Proven experience building or scaling an HR function during periods of significant growth
• Strong benefits expertise, including experience evaluating plans, managing vendors, and negotiating benefit programs
• Deep knowledge of employment compliance and HR risk management