HR Director
Vaco
HR Director POST NUMBER: 455561
Location: Long Island City, NY (On-site, 5 days a week)
Salary: $200,000–$250,000 base discretionary bonus
About the Role
Major established Electrical Contracting organization is seeking an experienced HR Director to build and lead the Human Resources function from the ground up. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and brings deep expertise across core HR functions.
You’ll work cross-functionally with Division Managers, the CFO, and department heads across Roadway, Power, and Healthcare divisions, supporting a workforce of ~300 employees (union and non-union). This role will be instrumental in creating scalable HR processes, launching L&D programs, and improving employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
Policy & Procedures
- Create, implement, and maintain company-wide HR policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Design and launch a centralized L&D program.
- Partner with Division Managers (subject matter experts) to create tailored training and development programs for their teams.
- Transition benefits administration responsibilities from the CFO.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions related to PTO, vacation, sick leave, FMLA, etc.
- Assess current HR systems (HRIS: GoCo; Accounting: EmQue) and recommend improvements.
- Partner with Accounting for payroll, which remains in their scope.
- Build and lead the internal HR team, starting with hiring key roles (e.g., HR Generalist, HR Admin).
- Optimize onboarding, recruitment, and employee relations practices.
- Support and manage HR needs for union employees.
- Ensure union-related policies are adhered to and relationships are maintained.
- Collaborate with HR teams at newly acquired entities (operating independently).
- Host 1–2 annual HR roundtables to foster knowledge sharing and alignment.
- 10 years of progressive HR experience, with proven leadership in a Director-level role or equivalent.
- Deep knowledge of HR policies, benefits administration, and learning & development strategy.
- Experience working with both union and non-union employee populations.
- Track record of building HR departments from the ground up.
- Expertise in implementing or optimizing HR systems and processes.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
- California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
- Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
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- Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
