Head of Human Resources

A growing, private equity-backed organization is seeking a Head of Human Resources to lead its people function. Reporting directly to the CEO, this executive will serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership while remaining closely involved in day-to-day HR operations as a one-person HR department for a small growing company.This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role overseeing a lean HR team and supporting a primarily U.S.-based, multi-state workforce. The ideal candidate is an experienced HR executive who can balance strategy with execution and maintain practical, scalable programs for a growing organization.Candidate ProfileThe successful candidate will be a practical, commercially minded HR leader who is comfortable operating in a lean environment. This person must be equally capable of advising executives, building programs from the ground up, and stepping into the details when necessary.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild and lead the company’s overall HR strategy, operations, policies, and programs.Advise the CEO, executive leadership team, and board on organizational and workforce matters.Strengthen employee engagement, communication, retention, and culture.Oversee compensation, benefits, payroll, performance management, and HR systems.Lead talent acquisition, succession planning, organizational design, and change management.Ensure compliance with multi-state employment laws, with particular depth in California.Manage employee relations, investigations, performance concerns, and employment decisions.Develop meaningful HR metrics, reporting, budgets, and operating standards.Qualifications15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.Broad expertise across employee relations, compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, payroll, compliance, and organizational development.Demonstrated success leading HR within a shared services organization.Knowledge of California employment law is a plusExperience building learning, leadership development, or talent-management programs.Proven ability to operate as a strategic executive and hands-on player-coach.Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or professional HR certification preferred.Strong executive presence, judgment, discretion, and communication skills.