Vice President of Human Resources

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all Human Resources functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, compliance, and workforce development.
• Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, partnering with agency leadership on workforce planning and organizational initiatives.
• Lead recruitment, retention, succession planning, and employee engagement strategies to support organizational goals.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and personnel policies.
• Oversee employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, coaching, and performance management.
• Develop and implement HR policies, programs, and best practices that foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
• Utilize workforce analytics and HR metrics to drive strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Support leadership development, training initiatives, and organizational change efforts across the agency.
• Manage HR operations, employee benefits programs, HR systems, and departmental budgets.
• Promote a culture of professionalism, accountability, service excellence, and employee engagement throughout the Housing Authority.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in public housing, government, the public sector, nonprofit organizations, or other highly regulated environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proven leadership experience in employee relations, talent management, organizational development, and workforce planning.
• Excellent communication, coaching, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms.
• Ability to think strategically while effectively leading day-to-day HR operations.
• Must be able to work full-time on-site in High Point, NC.

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