Vice President Human Resources

Overview

The Vice President of Human Resources (VP of HR) leads the organization’s HR strategy and oversees the delivery of high-quality HR services across multiple states. The VP partners closely with executive leadership to ensure the company attracts, develops, and retains a strong workforce while upholding a positive, compliant, and values-based culture. This role oversees key HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits and compensation administration, compliance, and organizational development, and ensures HR programs support the organization’s growth and operational needs.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement HR strategies and programs that support organizational goals and workforce needs.

· Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives to ensure a strong talent pipeline across all locations.

· Lead employee relations efforts and ensure a positive, inclusive, and compliant work environment.

· Ensure adherence to all local, state, and federal labor laws across multiple states or regions.

· Manage compensation and benefits programs to ensure competitiveness, equity, and compliance.

· Support organizational development initiatives, including leadership development, performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement.

· Advise senior leadership on HR-related issues, trends and opportunities.

· Oversee HR operations and manage the HR team to ensure effective service delivery.

· Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to support organizational change, workforce planning and scalability.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

· Directly manage the Human Resources Team.

· Execute supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Castle’s policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.

· Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 3+ years in a senior HR role.

· Experience supporting large-scale, multi-location organizations; property or community management sector preferred.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.

 

Skills and Abilities

· Strong knowledge of HR best practices, multi-state labor laws, and compliance requirements.

· Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels.

· Demonstrated success in designing and implementing HR programs aligned with organizational goals.

· Strong problem-solving, change management, and organizational development capabilities.

· Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both verbal and written formats.

 

Physical requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

· Ability to travel to various locations for HR-related visits, meetings or events.

· Must be able to work extended hours during peak HR periods.

· Extensive use of fingers for typing and visual use of the computer monitor.

· Reach with hands and arms.

· Ability to hear, understand and respond appropriately to verbal requests made in person and over the telephone.

· Visual ability correctable to 20/20.

· Ability to respond verbally in an understandable, professional manner in person and over the telephone.

· Overnight travel or travel by plane on occasion.

· Ability to work extended hours and weekends if needed.

 

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Castle is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.

 

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