Vice President, Human ResourcesPIMS New York, Inc.New York, NY & Florham Park, NJ
$160,000 - $200,000
Hybrid (4 Days On-Site)
Position SummaryThe 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 ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Strategy- 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 escalate.
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.
Work EnvironmentThis position requires regular onsite presence at both:
- PIMS Headquarters - Garment District, New York, NY
- 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.
Pay Range: $160,000 - $200,000 per year
