VP of HR

Mai Placement•Philadelphia, PA

2d•$200,000 - $250,000•Onsite

About The Position

An established, growing early childhood education organization is seeking a Vice President of Human Resources to lead its people strategy, strengthen organizational culture, and support growth across multiple locations. The role is based in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is full-time and on-site with travel, and offers a salary of $200,000–$250,000. Reporting directly to the CEO, the VP will oversee an established four-person HR team and partner with senior leadership and center directors. The position calls for a strategic and hands-on leader who can build teams, retain employees, develop managers, address sensitive situations professionally, and turn plans into results. The VP will have significant influence over the organization’s people, culture, and continued success.

Requirements

Extensive senior-level HR leadership experience, including oversight of HR functions and teams.
Proven ability to develop and execute HR strategies that improve retention, performance, and organizational effectiveness.
Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to navigate sensitive employee situations, resolve conflicts, and build trust.
Experience leading, coaching, and holding HR teams and managers accountable.
Solid understanding of employment law, benefits, compensation, employee relations, and HR compliance.
Ability to think strategically while handling day-to-day challenges.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities across departments and locations.
Analytical ability and comfort using HR metrics and data to identify problems and drive improvements.
Excellent communication skills, sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion.
Proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently while collaborating with executive leadership.
Experience supporting multi-location organizations and organizational growth.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
Willingness to travel between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

Background in education, childcare, or another multi-site, people-intensive industry.
Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Lead the organization’s HR strategy in alignment with business goals, growth, and operational priorities.
Oversee and develop a four-person HR team, setting expectations, accountability, and performance standards.
Drive recruiting, retention, employee engagement, and workforce planning across multiple locations.
Partner with the CEO and senior leadership on organizational structure, leadership development, and strategic planning.
Support center directors and managers with employee relations, performance issues, conflict resolution, and personnel decisions.
Develop and strengthen employee training, professional development, performance management, and succession planning programs.
Oversee compensation, benefits administration, HR policies, and employment law compliance.
Develop and monitor HR metrics, including turnover, retention, engagement, and staffing performance.
Identify improvements to HR systems, processes, efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.
Support acquisitions and integration of new centers, including employee onboarding, benefits, and HR operations.
Help maintain a positive, professional, and accountable workplace culture across locations.
Partner with executive leadership on risk management, insurance, and other operational matters as needed.
Advise leadership while maintaining strong relationships with employees and managers.
Maintain an active presence across the organization’s Philadelphia and Pittsburgh locations.