VP of Human Resources

Monsey, NY

$150,000 - $220,000

The Vice President of Human Resources provides strategic leadership and executive oversight for all HR functions, ensuring excellence in workforce planning, talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, compensation, benefits, compliance, and organizational development. This role drives company culture, strengthens organizational values, and ensures HR programs align with the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the

organization. The VP of HR serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and leads a high performing HR team in delivering efficient, compliant, and people centered services.

Responsibilities:

• Provide vision, direction, and executive oversight for the Human Resources department.
• Partner with the CEO and senior leadership to execute organizational strategy, mission, and values.
• Strengthen company culture through policy development, leadership alignment, and consistent communication.
• Identify opportunities to enhance HR systems, technology, and processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Oversee the recruitment team and ensure consistent, high quality hiring practices.
• Approve recruitment requests, job descriptions, and compensation ranges in alignment with finance and industry standards.
• Guide hiring strategy, resolve recruitment challenges, and support pay negotiations.
• Ensure orientation schedules and hiring timelines align with operational needs.
• Lead workforce planning initiatives to ensure appropriate staffing levels across departments.
• Develop programs to address talent gaps, support employee development, and promote diversity and inclusion.
• Oversee onboarding operations and ensure a seamless Day 1 experience for all new hires.
• Manage licensing workflows for intake and licensed staff, including education, testing, DFS appointments, and renewals.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including DOH, UASNY access, and audit standards.
• Oversee the performance review process, including 306090 evaluations and performance improvement plans.
• Provide guidance on disciplinary actions, accommodations, and complex employee relations matters.
• Colead termination decisions and ensure proper documentation and communication.
• Maintain oversight of the HR inbox and ensure timely, high quality responses to employee needs.
• Serve as the primary liaison with legal counsel for employee issues, complaints, and litigation.
• Lead internal investigations and ensure accurate documentation, timelines, and case management.
• Oversee unemployment claims, appeals, workers’ compensation cases, and HR related audits.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Update the employee handbook biannually and develop new policies as needed.
• Ensure consistent application of policies across the organization.
• Oversee compliance with remote work policies, including IP address audits and geographic employment restrictions.
• Partner with Office Management on equipment approvals, desk assignments, transportation requests, and HR postings.
• Collaborate with Training and Operations to support LMS reporting and training alignment.
• Lead executive roundtable meetings, including agenda development and facilitation.
• Support organizational events, surveys, and internal communications initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Strategic thinker with strong operational execution.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Expertise in recruitment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and compliance.
• Strong analytical skills and sound judgment.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• High level of organization, follow through, and attention to detail.

Education & Experience

• Proven experience as a Human Resources Executive.
• Demonstrated success leading HR teams and managing complex HR operations.
• Deep knowledge of HR principles, regulations, and best practices.