Vice President of Human Resources
Hiring Company

The hiring company name is
confidential for this listing.
About the Role
Greater Chicago, IL Area (Hybrid)
The Company is seeking a Vice President of Human Resources to build and lead a scalable, proactive HR function in a growing, multi-site business. The role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution, partnering with executive leadership to align people decisions with business goals and shape a multi-year HR roadmap. Responsibilities include leading HR team development and operations, supporting acquisitions through due diligence and workforce integration, and overseeing HR technology, payroll, hiring, compliance, and employee relations. The VP will also guide benefits and compensation programs, talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, and employee communications across a distributed workforce. Candidates should have at least 15 years of progressive HR experience, including senior leadership, and a record of partnering with executive leaders with strong business and financial acumen. Experience with mergers and acquisitions, benefits strategy and negotiations, HR information and payroll systems, and multi-site or field-based workforces is required. Background in a relevant operational or service industry and experience building or transforming an HR function are valuable. A bachelor’s degree is required; a graduate degree and senior HR certification are preferred.
Functions:
- Human Resources
Compensation
USD $200,000-$225,000 (salary) per year
About the Company
Private equity-backed importer, brand owner and distributor with decades of uninterrupted growth
Industry
Import and Export
Type
Privately Held, Private Equity-backed
employees
201-500