HR Manager
About the Opportunity
We are partnering with a well-established organization (50+ years) that is entering a major transformation and growth phase. With a strong legacy and new leadership in place, the company is at a true inflection point—and investing in its first strategic HR leader to help shape what comes next.
This is a rare opportunity to build the People function from the ground up, partnering directly with the CEO to create structure, elevate leadership, and drive a modern, scalable organization.
What You’ll Own
🔹 Build the HR Function from the Ground Up
Establish core HR infrastructure (policies, processes, systems)
Create job descriptions, career frameworks, and organizational clarity
Evaluate and evolve current HR operations (including PEO/vendor strategy)
🔹 Lead Organizational Design & Growth Strategy
Partner with leadership to redesign structure for future scale
Align roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines
Support workforce planning and headcount strategy
🔹 Drive Culture & Leadership Transformation
Introduce performance management, feedback, and accountability frameworks
Coach and develop leaders (many newly elevated into roles)
Shape a forward-looking, high-performing culture
🔹 Own Employee Relations & Leadership Partnership
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team
Navigate employee relations with confidence and discretion
Support change management across the organization
🔹 Build Compensation & Total Rewards Foundations
Help design salary bands, comp structures, and leveling frameworks
Partner with external specialists on executive compensation and incentives
Support both hourly and salaried workforce models
🔹 Oversee Talent Strategy
Ensure hiring aligns with long-term business goals
Bring structure to role definition and hiring processes
Partner with recruiting to elevate talent quality
🔹 Manage HR Operations & Vendors
Oversee HR vendors and evaluate build vs. outsource decisions
Support transition away from current PEO (if applicable)
Mentor and develop existing HR team members
What We are Looking For
Core Experience
Proven experience building or transforming an HR function
Strong generalist foundation across:
Employee relations
Org design
Performance management
Compensation basics
Experience in small to mid-sized companies (approx. 50–500 employees)
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and fast-changing environments
Leadership Style
Hands-on and execution-oriented (not purely strategic)
Able to influence and partner at the executive level
Confident navigating legacy cultures and driving change
Builder mindset: sees gaps and instinctively creates solutions
Bonus Points
Experience with hourly + commission-based workforces
Exposure to sales-driven environments
Background in turnaround, transformation, or high-growth settings
Experience managing or transitioning HR vendors/PEOs
Why This Role Stands Out
🔹 True “build it from scratch” opportunity
🔹 Direct partnership with an engaged, forward-thinking CEO
🔹 Ability to shape culture, structure, and leadership
🔹 High visibility and long-term growth potential
Work Environment
Hybrid: 2 days onsite (Tues/Thurs), 3 days remote