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VP of Human Resources SummaryThis position will ensure that the employee experience and HR operations across Wharton-Smith meet the values of current and future business needs of the organization. This position will direct HR operations including talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, compliance, employee relations, and HRISdata management. This person will direct process improvements within HR to ensure that processes and service are reflective of the business and marketplace. The Vice President of Human Resources will partner with the CEO, Division COOs, and CFO as well as Field Operations Leadership. Critical skill includes the understanding and application of current vocational thinking about the value of human resources business partnerships. This leader will be expected to lead and contribute to strategic initiatives throughout the Company while nurturing a growing work environment. Essential Functions and Responsibilities This person will be a hands-on leader while engaging in business partnerships at the Division and Field level to ensure that the Total Employee Experience is aligned with Wharton-Smith values and operating principles. They will lead and develop partnerships (internal and external) with a goal of adding value to the business. The VP of Human Resources will need to lead the critical functions noted above, while supporting and guiding the HR team to deliver a comprehensive HR strategy. This person will also lead process improvements and policies aimed at achieving scale to the growing business and demographics of Wharton-Smith, while monitoring and working to enhance the employee experience and engagement to maximize retention and employee satisfaction. This leader will need to be strategic while contributing to and leading the critical operational functions including:Functional SupervisionOversee multi-person and function staff.Evaluate and coach for improved performance.Ensure excellent customer service for all Wharton-Smith employees.Talent AcquisitionOversee recruitment function.Provide strategic leadership across Wharton-Smith to ensure current and future staffing needs are met.BenefitsPrograms: Open Enrollment and Wellness Initiatives.Participation and pensation OperationsIncrease and bonus programs.Annual performance reviews and updates.Learning and DevelopmentContribute to program development and implementation.Identify and mentor high potential leaders.Employment StatusOrientation and On-BoardingTerminations and ResignationsImmigration and SponsorshipEmployee Data ManagementDayforce and HRISData retrieval and analysisProgram contribution including Payroll and BenefitsComplianceMulti-state legal complianceEEO, Diversity and InclusionEmployability (drug testing, licenses, certifications, immigration)Safety and Risk LiaisonWorkers Compensation claimsTraining Required SkillsAbilities Bachelor's degree in human resources or business administration (or commensurate experience and certifications).Minimum of 10 years of leading Human Resources operations preferably in a construction or engineering environment.Proven ability to work at an executive, strategic level across multiple HR delivery areas, business functions and the Field.Skilled in Data Analytics, Excel, and Microsoft -depth understanding of accounting processes and procedures.Strong program and project management experience.Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion.Excellent problem solvingjudgment skills.Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines.Ability to effectively communicate information at all levels across the organization and to external partners.Must be able to travel throughout the Southeastern USWorking knowledge of HRIS systems and the current trends in technology supporting HR