Vice President of Human Resources

Confidential Opportunity

Location: In Office - Greater Nashville TN

We will consider exceptional candidates with progressive experience with titles such as HR Director, Head of HR, or Head of People who have successfully helped grow an organization from roughly 75 to 250+ employees and are ready to step into a VP role.

About the Opportunity

Our client is a growing, service-based organization with approximately 100 employees and plans to nearly double in size over the next several years. We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Vice President of Human Resources to help lead this next stage of growth.

Reporting directly to the CEO and serving on the senior leadership team, this individual will oversee HR strategy, recruiting, payroll, employee training and development, and designated administrative functions.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR leader who enjoys building processes, developing people, and creating the infrastructure needed to support a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership & Organizational Growth

• Partner with executive leadership to develop workforce strategies aligned with company growth.

• Develop a three-year workforce plan aligned with the company's growth objectives.

• Build scalable HR processes, policies, and organizational structures.

• Lead succession planning, leadership development, and HR reporting initiatives.

Talent Acquisition, Training & Development

• Oversee recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and talent acquisition strategies.

• Develop proactive workforce planning and talent pipelines.

• Lead company-wide training initiatives, including employee development, management training, and career advancement programs.

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Establish consistent performance management and employee accountability practices.

• Coach managers on leadership, employee development, and performance concerns.

• Oversee complex employee relations matters and support employee engagement and retention.

Payroll, Compensation, Benefits & Compliance

• Provide oversight of payroll, compensation structures, and benefits administration.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and multi-state employment regulations.

• Evaluate compensation competitiveness and implement appropriate HR controls and policies.

Administrative Leadership

• Oversee designated office and administrative functions.

• Improve operational efficiency, accountability, and processes to support continued growth.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior leadership responsibilities.

• Experience supporting organizational growth, ideally within a company of 100–300 employees.

• Proven ability to build or improve HR functions, systems, and processes.

• Broad HR expertise spanning recruiting, payroll, compensation, benefits, employee relations, training, and compliance.

• Experience developing leadership training and employee development programs.

• Strong understanding of multi-state employment regulations.

• Experience partnering directly with executive leadership.

• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification preferred.

• Background in a service-based organization, ideally within a regulated industry, is a plus.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and hands-on leader who thrives in a growing organization. We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys building and improving HR functions rather than simply maintaining existing processes.

• Balances long-term strategic planning with day-to-day execution.

• Brings a practical, business-minded approach to HR leadership.

• Builds trust across all levels of an organization while maintaining professionalism and objectivity.

• Is passionate about developing strong managers, improving accountability, and preparing organizations for growth.

Why This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing organization. The VP of HR will play a key role in shaping the company's people strategy, strengthening leadership capabilities, and building the foundation needed to support continued growth.