Vice President People Operations
Representing a high-growth, people-first services organization with a strong regional presence and ambitious expansion plans, we are proud to be leading the search for a Vice President of People Operations.
Open to people in Dallas, Tulsa and Oklahoma City.
$160-185k base salary plus bonus up to $200k total compensation.
This newly created role will lead the evolution of the People function to support a growing, multi-site workforce and a dynamic leadership team.
This is a pivotal role offering the opportunity to influence culture, build scalable people operations, and drive organizational performance.
As the Vice President of People Operations, you will be responsible for:
- Leading the implementation of a new HRIS and payroll system to support scale and efficiency
- Overseeing compensation, benefits, and certified payroll administration, with a focus on improving cost-effectiveness and employee experience
- Designing and executing people strategies that align with business goals and support a high-performing, empowered workforce
- Managing and developing a growing People Operations team, including HR generalists and culture-focused professionals
- Driving employee engagement, retention, and satisfaction through data-informed initiatives and leadership coaching
- Partnering with senior leadership to shape and execute strategic workforce planning and organizational development
- Ensuring compliance with employment laws across multiple states and maintaining accurate employee records
- Overseeing onboarding, employee relations, and performance management processes
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to enhance training, development, and DEI initiatives
- Traveling regularly to regional offices to support local teams and ensure alignment with company culture and standards
To be successful in this role our client is looking for a:
- Proven HR leader with 7+ years of progressive experience, including people management responsibilities
- Background in high-growth, multi-site environments with a significant hourly workforce
- Experience implementing or managing HRIS and payroll systems (UKG preferred; ADP a plus)
- Strong understanding of compensation, benefits, and certified payroll processes
- Demonstrated ability to lead change, build scalable processes, and influence senior stakeholders
- Experience overseeing employee relations, compliance, and performance management across multiple states
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a hands-on leadership style
- Willingness to travel regularly to company locations across Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas
As a specialist HR & Reward search and recruitment firm, we are excited to partner with a values-driven organization that is scaling rapidly and redefining its People function to meet the needs of a growing and dynamic workforce. This is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative and strategic HR leader to join a mission-driven company and shape the future of its People Operations during a pivotal phase of growth.
If this opportunity aligns with your experience, please apply. Please note that our client is unable to provide visa sponsorship or relocation for this role. The listed salary range serves as a guide and the salary offered within that range to the selected candidate will be based on experience, qualifications, and location.
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