Vice President of Human Resources

Overview

The Vice President of Human Resources (HR) serves as a senior leader guiding the company's HR functions strategically. This role partners closely with Ancora's leadership team to foster a highly engaging workplace that values employee satisfaction and comprehensive well-being. The position aims to sustain Ancora's reputation as an employer of choice while ensuring strict compliance with laws and operational excellence.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, and supervision of the HR team.
• Manage daily departmental activities encompassing payroll, benefits, wellness, HRIS, onboarding, employee training, and relations.
• Oversee allocation of resources, workflow, reporting, communications, and timely project completion.
• Support HR team development, provide continuous feedback, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Ensure organizational compliance with HR policies, safety standards, and relevant legislation.
• Handle payroll, benefits administration, employee lifecycle reporting, and vendor relationships.
• Lead talent acquisition, hiring, onboarding, employee training, performance management, and recognition programs.
• Collaborate with company leaders to align HR strategies with long-term business goals per unit.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators for HR and talent management effectiveness and competitiveness.
• Research and implement competitive compensation, incentive, and appraisal systems.
• Work with in-house legal counsel to manage employee helpdesk, ethics reporting, investigations, and timely responses to labor claims or complaints.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment and safety laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
• Develop and manage staffing and HR department budgets.
• Engage in professional development and represent Ancora at relevant conferences and networking events.

Strategic Objectives

• Transform HR from an administrative unit to a strategic business partner driving company success.
• Build an inclusive, high-performance culture to position Ancora as a preferred employer.
• Manage comprehensive talent acquisition and retention amid competitive markets.
• Create scalable frameworks for performance management, succession planning, and leadership coaching.

Education and Experience

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of five years managing human resources, preferably in multi-state organizations.
• Familiarity with federal and state employment laws for compliance.
• Proven communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, organizational, analytical, problem-solving, supervisory, and leadership abilities.
• Experience with HR information systems and third-party payroll platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.
• Advanced degrees (Master’s or law degree).
• Proficiency with Google Suite and ADP payroll system.
• Over ten years of HR leadership, including strategic talent management and business development experience.

Physical Requirements

The role requires occasional standing, walking, sitting, using hands for handling, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, hearing, tasting, or smelling. The employee must be able to lift/move up to 25 pounds occasionally. Vision needs include close and distance vision, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Work often involves prolonged periods working at a computer.

Work Environment

Typically indoors with moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Notes

This job description outlines core functions but is not exhaustive. Responsibilities may evolve with organizational needs. Employment is at will and not bound by contract terms.