Vice President of Human Resources
Apply NowCompany: Ignite Human Capital
Location: Charlotte, NC 28269
Description:
Vice President of Human Resources
Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)
Industry: Fleet Services / Transportation / Skilled Trades
Employment Type: Full-Time | Executive Leadership
About Us
We are a national leader in workforce solutions, proudly serving commercial and government clients. Headquartered in Charlotte, our success is powered by a highly skilled service workforce and a culture rooted in safety, accountability, and operational excellence. We are purpose-driven-committed not just to what we do, but how we do it. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel empowered, supported, and proud of the impact they make every day.
Position Summary
As Vice President of Human Resources, you will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team, leading the full spectrum of human capital strategy-with a strong emphasis on talent acquisition, training & development, compensation strategy, strategic leadership, and leading organizational change. You will be instrumental in driving culture and purpose throughout the organization-ensuring our people practices reflect our mission, values, and commitment to excellence.Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)
Industry: Fleet Services / Transportation / Skilled Trades
Employment Type: Full-Time | Executive Leadership
About Us
We are a national leader in workforce solutions, proudly serving commercial and government clients. Headquartered in Charlotte, our success is powered by a highly skilled service workforce and a culture rooted in safety, accountability, and operational excellence. We are purpose-driven-committed not just to what we do, but how we do it. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel empowered, supported, and proud of the impact they make every day.
Position Summary
As Vice President of Human Resources, you will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team, leading the full spectrum of human capital strategy-with a strong emphasis on talent acquisition, training & development, compensation strategy, strategic leadership, and leading organizational change. You will be instrumental in driving culture and purpose throughout the organization-ensuring our people practices reflect our mission, values, and commitment to excellence.Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Design and lead a national recruiting strategy to attract top-tier technicians, field service professionals, and corporate talent
- Build proactive pipelines through partnerships with trade schools, military programs, and industry groups
- Optimize recruiting processes using analytics, technology, and structured interview models to ensure quality-of-hire
- Align hiring plans with workforce forecasting and business growth objectives across multiple states
- Coach and lead an internal recruiting team, enhancing recruiter capability and efficiency
- Build a scalable learning and development framework that supports technician certifications, front-line leadership, and career mobility
- Launch onboarding, compliance, and safety training programs aligned with operational excellence goals
- Foster a culture of learning, growth, and continuous improvement across the organization
- Partner with operational and functional leaders to build customized development plans and internal succession pipelines
- Lead the development and execution of a competitive, equitable, and performance-driven compensation strategy
- Evaluate market data and internal benchmarks to ensure pay practices attract and retain top talent
- Oversee salary structures, incentive programs, job leveling, and annual compensation planning
- Ensure total rewards programs are aligned with company values, business goals, and compliance standards
- Serve as a key advisor to the executive team on organizational design, workforce strategy, and talent planning
- Lead enterprise-wide change initiatives that align people, systems, and structure with long-term business goals
- Champion efforts to build and sustain a culture of purpose, inclusion, and employee engagement
- Translate business needs into HR strategies that drive performance and foster meaning and connection for every employee
- Embed company values into talent practices and leadership development efforts to ensure culture is consistently reinforced at every level
- Oversee HR operations including benefits, compliance, employee relations, and policy development
- Ensure legal compliance across state lines and manage risk in a highly regulated, labor-intensive environment
- Support due diligence and workforce integration for acquisitions and business expansion
- 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with proven success in talent acquisition, training & development, compensation strategy, and organizational change
- At least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role, ideally within a service-based, logistics, or skilled trades environment
- Demonstrated ability to lead strategic HR initiatives while inspiring culture, purpose, and shared values
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable strategy and influence across departments
- Experience leading HR teams in multi-site, geographically dispersed operations
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's or SPHR/SHRM-SCP certification preferred
- Executive leadership opportunity in a mission-driven, fast-growing national organization
- Competitive compensation, performance-based bonus, and vehicle allowance
- Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer match
- A rare opportunity to drive culture, purpose, and impact on a national scale
- A company that values people, performance, and progress-and backs it with action every day