VP of Human Resources

Elite Placement Group

Stamford, Connecticut

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Best Practices, Business Administration, Change Management, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Relations, GPHR (Global Professional in Human Resources), HRIS/HRMS, Human Resources, Human Resources Analytics, Human Resources Processes, Human Resources Strategy, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Culture, Organizational Development/Management, PHR (Professional in Human Resources), Performance Management, Policy Implementation, Power BI, Procedure Implementation, Regulatory Compliance, Relationship Management, Risk Management, SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources), Sales Management, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Staff Development, Succession Planning, Team Player, Willing to Travel, Workforce Planning
LOCATION
Stamford, Connecticut
POSTED
5 days ago

Full-Time Position Announcement

Vice President of Human Resources

We are seeking an experienced Vice President of Human Resources with a proven track record of success in leading HR operations, including recruitment, employee relations, and performance management. This role is responsible for developing and implementing HR policies and procedures that align with organizational goals and objectives while supporting a large, multi-location workforce.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

  • Shape and execute a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with business objectives.
  • Build, empower, and lead a high-performing HR team.
  • Oversee talent acquisition, workforce planning, and employee development.
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws and proactively manage organizational risk.
  • Guide the design and administration of compensation, benefits, and employee relations programs.
  • Lead HR technology and analytics initiatives to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Partner with senior leadership to advance organizational culture, leadership development, and succession planning.

Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Ability to obtain SHRM certifications (SCP, PHR, SPHR, GPHR) and/or possess an HR-related MBA preferred

Experience

  • 7–10+ years of HR leadership experience with demonstrated strategic impact

Skills

  • Strong knowledge of current and evolving labor laws
  • Understanding of ethical and best HR practices
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, Power BI, Copilot) and HRIS systems
  • Leadership, counseling, change management, and collaboration skills
  • Proactive, solution-oriented mindset
  • Excellent communication, relationship management, and negotiation skills
  • Ability to travel regularly to local office locations
  • Ability to pass an HR scenario-based written and oral assessment



About the Company

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Elite Placement Group

Elite Placement Group (EPG) is a leading executive search firm that specializes in the permanent and temporary job placement of accounting, finance, administrative and human resources professionals.

We are the only staffing firm that truly understands each individual behind their resume. We meet with every single one of our candidates to get to know them as a person and as a professional, in order to make the perfect match.

We go above and beyond to wade through thousands of candidates on behalf of our clients – to find Elite talent we’re confident you’ll love.

  • Consultative approach
  • Comprehensive vetting process
  • Complete transparency
COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
http://www.epgstaffing.com