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Director of Human Resources

Vaco
$150,000.00 - $175,000.00 / yr
sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, New Jersey, Fairfield
Jan 27, 2026
Director of Human Resources Salary: $150,000 - $175,000 + 8% company performance-based bonus Location: Remote but must beon the East Coast Overview We are seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources to lead and manage all HR functions for a growing, multi-state organization with approximately 90 employees across three locations. This is a hands-on, standalone HR leadership role supporting both warehouse and office employees in New Jersey, Florida, and Tennessee. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in benefits administration, full-cycle recruiting, employee relations, compliance, and payroll oversight. Key Responsibilities Human Resources Leadership Serve as the sole HR leader supporting three locations and acting as a trusted advisor to leadership Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and compliance initiatives Manage employee relations, performance management, terminations, and investigations Oversee onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle processes Benefits & Compensation Lead all benefits administration, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) programs Partner with brokers and vendors to manage renewals, enrollments, and employee communications Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations Recruiting & Talent Acquisition Own full-cycle recruiting for warehouse and office roles across NJ, FL, and TN Manage sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding processes Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and staffing plans Payroll & Administration Review and oversee bi-weekly payroll processing for 90 W-2 employees using Paylocity Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and coordination with Finance Support audits and maintain accurate HR records Operations & Facilities Support Coordinate logistics for company meetings, including hotel arrangements Oversee light fleet management for leased vehicles Order office and facility supplies for all locations Travel approximately once per year to each location Qualifications Bachelor's degree required SHRM certification required (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) 20+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a standalone or highly autonomous role Strong benefits management experience required Proven full-cycle recruiting experience across multiple states Hands-on experience with employee relations, compliance, and HR operations Payroll oversight experience; Paylocity preferred Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, multi-location environment Company Snapshot Approximately 90 employees across NJ, FL, and TN $60M in annual revenue Benefits Competitive salary with performance-based bonus (8%) 401(k) with 3% match (up to 4%) Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield (company pays 80%) PTO: 10 vacation days 10 personal/sick days ~10 company holidays plus one floating holiday If you are qualified for the Director of HR role and would like to learn more, please - APPLY NOW! 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. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. 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. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. 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.