Vice President (VP) of HR Job Description

vice president (vp) of hr job description includes a detailed overview of the key requirements, duties, responsibilities, and skills for this role.

Last update : July 14, 2023

Vice President (VP) of HR Job Description

A vice president of human resources (VPHR) is a senior HR professional who is typically responsible for overseeing the daily functions of Human Resources, including recruitment, benefits, compensation, training, employee relations, and payroll.

In addition, a VPHR often oversees other career development programs.

VPHRs normally have a large workload, managing a department or multiple departments, and may direct the work of HR assistants.

VPHRs are often involved in developing HR policies, compensation plans, and strategies for attracting and retaining employees and for increasing productivity.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Vice President (VP) of Human Resources to lead our team and help shape the future of our company. The ideal candidate will have experience leading a team of HR professionals, be passionate about employee development, and have a track record of driving results. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for people, we want to hear from you!

Vice President (VP) of HR Duties:

  • Develop HR policies, programs, and procedures
  • Provide guidance and direction to company employees on HR and/or employment-related issues
  • Provide ongoing training and development of HR staff
  • Manage, motivate, train, and supervise HR staff members
  • Provide general guidance on all HR functions
  • Provide information as required to all company employees
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with company employees, managers, and owners
  • Provide support and guidance to employees on employee complaints and/or problems
  • Evaluate employee performance
  • Identify and assess staffing needs
  • Promote company policy
  • Establish and enforce HR policies, regulations, and procedures
  • Manage employee relations
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, customers, and other external stakeholders
  • Help create and implement useful marketing strategies
  • Help increase company’s public image
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Vice President (VP) of HR Responsibilities:

  • Provide HR expertise to senior management for all employee relations matters, including performance management, recruitment/retention, and training/development
  • Manage HR programs, policies, and procedures, as well as compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations
  • Manage compensation and benefits, including compensation surveys, budget planning and tracking, and tax compliance
  • Create and administer on-boarding, off-boarding, sick/vacation, and termination processes
  • Coordinate with legal and accounting departments on payroll, benefits, and employee issues
  • Partner with managers to develop people plans, succession planning, and employee retention strategies

Requirements And Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years experience
  • Strong business acumen including understanding of laws and regulations, financial and risk management, HR best practices and industry knowledge
  • Ability to make decisions, and take accountability for those decisions
  • Ability to forecast business needs and develop long-range, strategic plans
  • Strong writing skills,

Company Name is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a company. We are committed to building a team that reflects our values of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.


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