Job Summary
This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership position. As a department of one, the VP of HR will serve as both strategist and operator balancing long-term organizational needs with the day-to-day realities of HR. You will be a trusted advisor to the CEO and a key member of the senior leadership team, helping us build a best-in-class culture while supporting our workforce. As the company scales, this role will also design and grow the HR function, including building and leading a team to support our expanding operations.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Partner with the CEO and leadership team on organizational planning, culture, and workforce strategy.
- Support growth through acquisition, including integration of new employees and practices.
Talent Management & Development
Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies for both exempt and non-exempt employees.Create and manage employee training and development initiatives.Employee Relations
Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers, resolving issues with fairness and professionalism.Foster a culture of respect, accountability, and performance.Compliance & Policies
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and DOT employment regulations.Oversee employee handbook, HR policies, and workplace practices.Compensation, Benefits & Payroll
Oversee payroll administration to ensure accurate and timely processing.Manage benefits administration in partnership with Finance and external providers.Continuously evaluate competitiveness and efficiency of compensation and benefits programs.Hands-On Execution
Personally manage the day-to-day HR operations (hiring, onboarding, terminations, investigations, HRIS, payroll oversight, etc.).Build scalable processes and systems as the company grows.Design and lead the eventual expansion of the HR team as organizational needs increase.Qualifications
10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with a mix of strategic and operational responsibilities.Experience in industries with a large non-exempt workforce strongly preferred (transportation, logistics, manufacturing, entertainment production, etc.).Proven ability to thrive as a “department of one” balancing big-picture strategy with tactical execution.Direct experience overseeing payroll processes and vendors / contractors.Deep knowledge of HR laws and regulations, including DOT compliance.Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust at every level of the organization.Hands-on, low-ego leadership style with a drive for efficiency and excellence.Bachelor’s degree required; HR certification (SPHR / SHRM-SCP) strongly preferred.Why Join Us
Highly visible, senior leadership role reporting directly to the CEO.Competitive compensation package.Opportunity to shape the HR function and eventually build out a team.Be part of a company that supports world-class entertainment and sports experiences.