VP of HR

Job Overview

This VP of HR role is for a leader who shapes the entire people strategy. You'll guide everything from talent acquisition and development to employee relations and compliance, acting as the bridge between executive vision and workforce reality. The position is based in Hartford, CT, serving as the central hub for all human capital initiatives.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the strategic HR roadmap that aligns with broader business objectives.
• Oversee talent management cycles, including recruitment, performance reviews, succession planning, and leadership development programs.
• Lead compensation, benefits, and equity analysis to ensure market competitiveness and internal fairness.
• Manage complex employee relations issues and ensure policies meet all federal, state, and local compliance standards.
• Analyze HR metrics to provide data driven insights on turnover, engagement, and diversity to the executive team.
• Direct the HR team's operations, fostering their professional growth and ensuring efficient service delivery.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years in progressive HR leadership, with at least 5 years at a director level or above.
• Expert knowledge of employment law (FMLA, ADA, FLSA) and experience managing compliance audits.
• Proven skill in building out scalable HR systems; experience with platforms like Workday or SAP SuccessFactors is a plus.
• SHRM SCP or SPHR certification is strongly preferred.
• The role involves navigating high stakes conversations and reviewing detailed legal documents; it requires sustained mental focus and resilience under pressure.

What It's Like In This Role

You'll split your time between strategic meetings with the C suite and hands on guidance with your HR team. The environment isn't about maintaining the status quo; it's about challenging it to build a better workplace. You'll use a mix of HCM software, people analytics dashboards, and good old fashioned one on ones. Expect a full calendar; some days are back to back meetings, others are for deep dive analysis. It's never monotonous.

Why You'll Like This Opportunity

The scope here gives you real influence over company culture at a senior level. You're not just implementing policy; you're designing it. There's significant room to innovate within people operations. Because JobXi connects you with various employers across Hartford, CT, you'll see how different industries tackle their biggest HR challenges. It’s a chance to learn what leadership approaches actually work; and which ones don't.

Schedule & Work Type

This is a full time position. While some flexibility exists for remote work on occasion, this is primarily an onsite leadership role in Hartford, CT that requires a consistent physical presence for team management and executive collaboration.

How To Apply

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