Strategic VP of HR & People Operations

Topaz HR Advisory; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Topaz HR Advisory is seeking a Vice President of Human Resources to lead HR strategy across multi-state operations, including corporate, administrative, clinical and field teams. This executive role requires regular travel to company locations and close partnership with senior leadership to drive growth and workforce planning.

You will oversee employee relations, compliance, payroll and benefits, HR systems, and leadership development, shaping scalable policies and a high-performing culture in a

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant leadership responsibility.
• Experience leading HR across multiple locations and/or states.
• Strong background in employee relations, employment compliance, payroll and benefits oversight, and workforce management.
• Experience supporting large, diverse, hourly, field-based, or high-volume workforces.
• Healthcare, home healthcare, long-term care, or another regulated healthcare environment strongly preferred.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to advise senior leadership while remaining hands-on.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or similar certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy and operations across a multi-state, multi-location organization.
• Advise executive leadership on workforce strategy, growth, employee relations, and people-related decisions.
• Oversee employee relations, investigations, performance management, compliance, policies, and complex employment matters.
• Provide oversight of payroll, benefits, leave management, workers' compensation, HR systems, and employee records.
• Partner with operational leaders on workforce planning, retention, staffing, leadership development, and engagement.
• Build scalable HR policies, processes, reporting, and infrastructure to support growth.
• Support acquisitions, new locations, integrations, and expansion initiatives.
• Lead and develop the HR team while ensuring consistent practices across locations and states.

Skills

Leadership

Employee relations

Compliance

Payroll & benefits

Workforce management

Executive presence

Healthcare industry

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Job description

Topaz HR Advisory is seeking a Vice President of Human Resources to lead HR strategy across multi-state operations, including corporate, administrative, clinical and field teams. This executive role requires regular travel to company locations and close partnership with senior leadership to drive growth and workforce planning.

You will oversee employee relations, compliance, payroll and benefits, HR systems, and leadership development, shaping scalable policies and a high-performing culture in a