Vice President of Human Resources

Meridian Group; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Group is seeking a Head of Human Resources to build and lead the HR function across a diverse portfolio of businesses. The role reports to the CEO and will shape the people strategy for a multi-entity platform, partnering with executive leadership to scale HR capabilities while preserving an entrepreneurial culture.

This leadership role offers significant visibility and influence, with responsibility for both strategic initiatives and hands-on execution as the organization evolves

Qualifications

• Proven HR leadership experience in multi-entity, high-growth environments.
• Experience scaling HR functions in growth-oriented platforms.
• Strong business acumen with strategic and tactical capabilities.
• Experience in founder-led or family-owned businesses is valued.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

HR leadership

Strategic HR

Stakeholder management

Change management

Multi-entity experience

Tools

HR systems

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

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.