Vice President Human Resources

PIMS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

PIMS is seeking a Vice President of Human Resources to lead the full HR function, partner with the President and CEO, and drive talent, culture, employee engagement, compliance, and organizational effectiveness. The role oversees a lean HR team and collaborates with leaders across the organization in a hands-on capacity.

The successful candidate will manage workforce planning, HR programs, recruitment, total rewards, and HR operations while guiding leadership development and career growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Strong expertise in employee relations, compliance, compensation, benefits, recruiting, and HR operations.
• Deep knowledge of employment laws and regulations in New York and New Jersey.
• Experience supporting both exempt and non-exempt workforces.
• Experience in logistics, fulfillment, warehousing, distribution, or similar operational environments strongly preferred.
• Paycor experience preferred.
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and business strategy.
• Lead and develop HR programs, policies, processes, and initiatives that support company growth.
• Serve as a trusted advisor while providing candid guidance on people-related matters.
• Drive accountability, leadership effectiveness, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Lead employee relations efforts, workplace investigations, and performance management initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, New York, New York City, and New Jersey employment laws.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks.
• Partner with leaders to address workplace concerns before they escape.
• Lead recruiting efforts for corporate, operations, warehouse, and leadership positions.
• Drive onboarding, succession planning, employee development, and retention initiatives.
• Develop manager training, leadership development, and career growth programs.
• Partner with leaders to identify workforce needs and build talent pipelines.
• Oversee compensation planning, bonus administration, benefits programs, and vendor relationships.
• Partner with Finance and payroll administration to support accurate and compliant payroll processing.
• Serve as a key resource for employee benefits and total rewards programs.
• Drive HR systems optimization, reporting, metrics, and process improvements, including Paycor.

Skills

Employee relations

Compliance

Recruiting

HR operations

Leadership

Benefits

Compensation

Logistics industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

SHRM-SCP or SPHR or advanced degree preferred

Tools

Paycor

Job description

PIMS is a leading provider of marketing operations, fulfillment, warehousing, and workforce solutions. We help clients execute critical marketing programs through talented people, innovative solutions, and exceptional service. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Vice President of Human Resources to join our leadership team and help drive organizational success.

Position Summary

The Vice President of Human Resources is a key member of the executive leadership team and serves as a strategic partner to the President and CEO. This role is ideal for an experienced HR leader who enjoys balancing strategy with execution and is comfortable being hands-on in all aspects of Human Resources.

The successful candidate will lead the full HR function, oversee a lean HR team, and partner closely with leaders across the organization to strengthen talent, culture, employee engagement, compliance, and organizational effectiveness. This role requires a visible leader who builds relationships, identifies issues proactively, and helps managers create high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and business strategy.
• Lead and develop HR programs, policies, processes, and initiatives that support company growth.
• Serve as a trusted advisor while providing candid guidance on people-related matters.
• Drive accountability, leadership effectiveness, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Lead employee relations efforts, workplace investigations, and performance management initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, New York, New York City, and New Jersey employment laws.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks.
• Partner with leaders to address workplace concerns before they escape.

Talent Acquisition & Development

• Lead recruiting efforts for corporate, operations, warehouse, and leadership positions.
• Drive onboarding, succession planning, employee development, and retention initiatives.
• Develop manager training, leadership development, and career growth programs.
• Partner with leaders to identify workforce needs and build talent pipelines.

Compensation, Benefits & HR Operations

• Oversee compensation planning, bonus administration, benefits programs, and vendor relationships.
• Partner with Finance and payroll administration to support accurate and compliant payroll processing.
• Serve as a key resource for employee benefits and total rewards programs.
• Drive HR systems optimization, reporting, metrics, and process improvements, including Paycor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Strong expertise in employee relations, compliance, compensation, benefits, recruiting, and HR operations.
• Deep knowledge of employment laws and regulations in New York and New Jersey.
• Experience supporting both exempt and non-exempt workforces.
• Experience in logistics, fulfillment, warehousing, distribution, or similar operational environments strongly preferred.
• Paycor experience preferred.
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or advanced degree preferred.

What We're Looking For

• A highly visible, approachable, and relationship-focused leader.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to connect HR strategy with business outcomes.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and problem-solving abilities.
• Confidence to coach and challenge leaders when necessary.
• A hands-on executive who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and getting involved in day-to-day operations.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through.

This position requires regular onsite presence at both:

• PIMS Warehouse & Operations Center - Florham Park, NJ

The Vice President of Human Resources will spend time supporting employees and leaders in both office and operational environments and must be comfortable traveling between locations as business needs require.

Why Join PIMS?

• Opportunity to make a visible impact on business operations, workforce strategy, leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, and organizational culture.
• Ability to work closely with senior leadership while maintaining meaningful interaction with employees throughout the organization.
• High-impact leadership role with visibility across all business functions.
• Entrepreneurial environment where ideas are welcomed and results matter.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

PIMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.