Vice President, Human Resources

LaSalle Network; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package offered

Employee wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Vice President of Human Resources to lead strategic people initiatives and oversee HR functions. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of HR experience with a solid understanding of the construction or engineering sectors. Responsibilities include designing HR strategies, driving recruitment, and managing compliance audits. This role offers a competitive salary and potential relocation assistance for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of HR experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Knowledge of construction, engineering, or government contracting required.
• Proven experience across recruiting, compliance, benefits, and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement HR strategies that support company goals.
• Partner with executives to strengthen company culture and employee experience.
• Lead recruitment efforts for project, field, and corporate positions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

HR Systems Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business Administration

Master’s degree in HR, Business, or Organizational Development

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Payroll Systems

Job description

Direct message the job poster from LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is hiring on behalf of a fast-growing construction and engineering firm, seeking a Vice President of Human Resources. This individual will lead the strategic people initiatives and oversee the full spectrum of HR functions—including talent, compliance, performance, learning, benefits, and engagement.

The ideal leader brings expertise in HR within the construction or engineering industry, particularly with exposure to federal and healthcare projects, and has a strong grasp of government contracting requirements. This role balances operational excellence with fostering an innovative, employee-centered environment.

Vice President Of Human Resources Responsibilities

• Design and implement HR strategies that support company goals and workforce growth.
• Partner with executives to strengthen company culture, engagement, and employee experience.
• Direct workforce planning to ensure the right people are hired, retained, and developed.
• Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the organization.
• Lead recruitment efforts for project, field, and corporate positions; maintain strong pipelines of construction talent.
• Establish career development, leadership training, and mentorship opportunities.
• Ensure full compliance with federal labor and contracting laws such as Davis-Bacon Act, OFCCP & Affirmative Action requirements, Service Contract Act (SCA), EEO & Prevailing Wage laws
• Manage compliance audits, reporting, security clearances, and payroll certifications.
• Drive retention programs and employee engagement initiatives.
• Oversee employee relations, investigations, and policy enforcement with fairness and consistency.
• Lead performance management practices that encourage career progression.
• Administer competitive pay structures and collaborate with Finance on payroll oversight.
• Manage benefits and wellness programs to support employees’ well-being.
• Leverage HR technology (HRIS, ATS) and workforce analytics to optimize processes.
• Track and report on key HR metrics to guide leadership decisions.
  
  

Senior Director Of Human Resources Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration required; Master’s degree in HR, Business, or Organizational Development strongly preferred.
• 12+ years of HR experience, with at least 5 in a leadership role.
• Industry knowledge of construction, engineering, or government contracting required.
• Knowledge of Davis-Bacon, OFCCP, SCA, EEO, and prevailing wage requirements.
• Proven experience across recruiting, compliance, benefits, and employee relations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in mergers & acquisitions, workforce integration, and cultural alignment.
• Knowledge of both unionized and non-union environments.
• Expertise in organizational development, training, and DEI initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency with HR tech systems (HRIS, ATS, payroll, analytics).
  
  

This position requires accessibility to downtown Chicago. Relocation package offered, if applicable. If you align with the qualifications for this role and are interested in next steps, apply today!

Rachel Holmes

Principal, Recruitment

LaSalle Network

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LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.?

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. ?

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

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Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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