Vice President, Head of Human Resources - Private Equity Firm

About the Firm

This respected private equity firm, located in midtown Manhattan, is known for its down-to-earth culture and smart, hardworking team of approximately 40 employees blending ambitious early-career professionals with seasoned experts. The firm highly values its people, dedicating substantial time and resources to recruiting across all levels and supporting HR initiatives with a realistic budget, making it an excellent opportunity for impactful HR leadership.

Opportunity Overview

The Vice President, Head of Human Resources will spearhead the internal talent and human capital strategies, acting as a strategic partner to partners and deal teams. The role focuses on cultivating a high-performing, engaged workforce through best practices in recruitment, performance evaluation, compensation, leadership growth, and cultural development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive recruiting processes across the firm, collaborating with partners and deal teams to define role requirements and hiring priorities.
• Develop proactive talent pipelines and maintain partnerships with search agencies.
• Implement structured interview and assessment processes.
• Design and manage performance management systems including goal setting, periodic reviews, and ongoing feedback.
• Create career pathways and development plans to encourage retention and growth.
• Work with leadership to identify high-potential employees and devise succession plans.
• Oversee compensation philosophy, benchmarking, and internal pay equity.
• Manage annual compensation programs encompassing base salary, bonuses, and incentives.
• Administer competitive benefits programs.
• Enhance company culture and employee engagement through initiatives and communications.
• Develop leadership programs for investment and functional leaders.
• Coordinate firm-wide events including meetings, offsites, and the summer intern program.
• Oversee HR operations, policies, compliance, and build scalable infrastructure to support growth.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8 to 15+ years of experience in human resources, talent management, or human capital leadership.
• Prior experience in private equity, investment firms, or other high-performance professional services preferred.
• Proven partnership with senior leadership on talent and organizational development strategies.
• Deep knowledge of recruiting, performance management, compensation, and organizational development.
• Strong executive presence, excellent judgment, and confidentiality handling sensitive matters.
• Data-centric, pragmatic, and proactive with a strong sense of ownership.

Compensation and Schedule

• Base salary of $200,000 annually plus a potential 30% cash bonus, with flexibility for the ideal candidate.
• Work schedule includes four days per week in the office, located within walking distance of Grand Central and Penn Station in midtown Manhattan.