VP of HRTorrance, CA - Hybrid 3 days on site
Role summaryThe Vice President of Human Resources will join a growing HR team and help build it into a scalable, high-impact function for the U.S. business. This is a builder role: you will shape the structure, programs, policies and systems the organization needs for its next stage of growth.
You will partner closely with senior leadership as a strategic advisor while staying hands-on enough to get programs launched. The ideal leader is equally comfortable setting a people strategy and rolling up their sleeves to execute it in a fast-moving, multi-site environment.
Key responsibilitiesHR strategy and team building- Develop and execute a people strategy aligned with the company's U.S. growth plans
- Assess the current HR function, identify gaps, and build out the structure, roles and roadmap to scale it
- Recruit, lead, coach and develop HR team members as the department grows
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on organizational design, workforce planning and change management
Talent acquisition and workforce planning- Build scalable hiring processes to support rapid growth across corporate and multi-site operations
- Partner with leaders on headcount planning, succession planning and leadership pipelines
- Strengthen employer brand and candidate experience
Employee relations and culture- Oversee employee relations, investigations and conflict resolution with consistency and fairness
- Champion an engaged, inclusive culture that reflects company values across sites
- Drive engagement, retention and recognition programs
Compensation, benefits and HR operations- Oversee compensation structures, benefits programs and total rewards strategy
- Establish and maintain HR policies, handbooks and procedures
- Lead HRIS, payroll partnership and HR data and reporting to support decision-making
Compliance and risk- Ensure compliance with federal, California and multi-state employment laws (wage and hour, leave, safety and related regulations)
- Partner with legal counsel on employment matters and mitigate people-related risk
Learning and performance- Build performance management, training and leadership development programs
- Create career paths that help employees grow with the company
QualificationsRequired- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field
- 12+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in a senior HR leadership role (Senior Director, VP or Head of HR)
- Proven track record of building or scaling an HR function in a growing organization
- Strong generalist background across talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, HR operations and compliance
- Deep knowledge of California employment law and multi-state compliance
- Experience supporting a multi-site, high-volume or hourly workforce
- Excellent communication skills and the credibility to influence senior executives
Preferred- Experience in food service, restaurant, hospitality, retail or consumer goods
- Experience with a U.S. subsidiary of a global or Japan-headquartered company, or in a cross-cultural environment
- SHRM-SCP, SPHR or similar certification
- Master's degree (MBA or MHR)
- Bilingual English/Japanese a plus
Compensation and benefitsThe target base salary for this role is $200,000 - $225,000, depending on experience and qualifications. The company offers a competitive benefits package, and details will be shared during the interview process.
