VP of HR

Interim VP of Human Resources

Engagement: 4-6 months

Target Rate: $90-$110/hour

Reports To: President

About the Opportunity

Our client is a growing construction company with approximately 80 employees and $100M in revenue, with plans to scale toward $300M. They are seeking an Interim VP of Human Resources to transform HR from a primarily transactional function into a strategic business partner.

This executive will assess the existing HR team, build the HR/People strategy, lead organizational design and restructuring initiatives, and establish the talent infrastructure needed to support rapid growth.

The ideal candidate is an assertive, hands-on HR leader who can operate independently, partner effectively with senior leadership, and turn strategy into action.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an HR and talent strategy aligned with business growth.
• Assess the current HR organization and build the future-state People function.
• Lead organizational design, restructuring, and role clarity initiatives.
• Build workforce planning tied to project pipeline, growth, and business needs.
• Develop succession plans and leadership development programs for critical roles.
• Establish talent reviews, performance calibration, career paths, and success profiles.
• Strengthen talent acquisition and retention strategies.
• Partner with operations and finance on workforce needs and hiring plans.
• Help define and strengthen company culture and leadership expectations.
• Provide executive-level HR guidance while remaining highly hands-on in execution.

Ideal Background

• Senior HR leadership experience in a growing, operational, field-based, or project-driven organization.
• Proven experience building or transforming an HR/People function.
• Strong background in workforce planning, succession, talent management, and organizational design.
• Experience partnering with executive leadership and facilitating talent reviews.
• Ability to assess capability and performance with candor.
• Strong recruiting and retention experience in competitive labor markets.
• Comfortable operating independently with limited direction.
• Construction experience preferred, but not required.

Team

Small HR organization with a Director currently leading HR and approximately 2-3 HR direct reports for this role.

Success in the Role

The successful interim executive will leave the organization with a stronger People function, clear HR strategy, improved organizational structure, and scalable talent practices that support the company's path from $100M toward $300M in revenue.

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com

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