Vice President of Human Resources

Meridian Group; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-led investment firm in Charleston is seeking a Head of Human Resources to shape the HR function across diverse businesses, particularly in construction and real estate. This strategic leadership role involves developing a unified HR strategy, scaling core functions, and supporting organizational change initiatives. The ideal candidate will have proven HR experience in high-growth environments, excellent communication skills, and a strong business acumen to influence at all levels. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact the company's transition towards an institutional operating model.

Qualifications

• Proven HR leadership experience in a multi-entity, high-growth environment.
• Success in building or transforming HR functions.
• Strong business acumen for strategic and tactical operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a unified HR strategy to support growth.
• Build and scale core HR functions like talent acquisition and performance management.
• Establish leadership development and succession planning initiatives.

Skills

HR leadership experience

Business acumen

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Our client, a privately held, family-led investment and operating platform is seeking a Head of Human Resources to build and lead the HR function across a diverse and growing portfolio of businesses. With operations spanning construction, real estate development, and related services, the organization is entering a critical phase of growth and evolution as it transitions toward a more institutional operating model.

This is a high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to shape the people strategy of a multi-entity platform, partner directly with executive leadership, and build the infrastructure necessary to support continued scale.

Position Overview

The Head of Human Resources reporting to the CEO will serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive HR strategy across multiple operating companies. This individual will lead efforts to professionalize and scale HR capabilities, while preserving and strengthening a values-driven, entrepreneurial culture.

The role offers significant visibility and influence, with responsibility for both strategic initiatives and hands-on execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a unified HR strategy aligned with organizational growth objectives
• Build and scale core HR functions, including talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, benefits, and employee relations
• Lead organizational design efforts to support a multi-entity, growth-oriented platform
• Establish and enhance leadership development and succession planning initiatives
• Partner with executive leadership on culture, engagement, and change management efforts
• Evaluate and implement HR systems, processes, and policies to support a more institutional framework
• Support M&A activity and integration efforts, as applicable
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across all business units

Candidate Profile

• Proven HR leadership experience within a multi-entity, high-growth environment (e.g., construction, real estate, industrials, or related sectors)
• Demonstrated success building or transforming HR functions in a scaling organization
• Strong business acumen with the ability to operate strategically and tactically
• Experience working in founder-led or family-owned businesses is highly valued
• Track record of driving organizational change and implementing scalable processes and infrastructure
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels

Opportunity

This role presents a unique opportunity to build and lead the HR function within a dynamic and growing platform. The Head of Human Resources will play a critical role in shaping the organization’s future, driving alignment across businesses, and positioning the company for long-term success as it continues its transition toward an institutional model.