VP of HR

Our client, located in Franklin, TN, seeks a direct hire VP of HR to join their team.

The Vice President of Human Resources reports directly to the CEO and provides strategic and operational leadership for all Human Resources functions. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, this මා role partners closely with executive leadership to support business strategy, organizational growth, and a high‑performance culture.

• Lead and administer all Human Resources functions, including policy development, compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, and fostering an inclusive, high‑performance workplace culture.
• Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning, talent acquisition, onboarding, retention, and succession strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee total rewards programs, including compensation strategy, health and welfare benefits, 401(k) administration, payroll, and vendor management to ensure competitiveness, equity, and compliance.
• Provide strategic guidance and hands‑on support to leaders on employee relations, performance management, coaching, corrective action, and employee transitions.
• Manage employee recruitment, training, development, engagement initiatives, and company‑wide events to support growth, collaboration, and retention.
• Maintain HR systems, records, reporting, insurance programs, and audit readiness, leveraging data and cross‑functional partnerships to support organizational strategy.

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• HR Professional Certification is required
• 10+ years of direct experience owning and directing all HR functions (including payroll and TA) of an organization
• Healthcare and/or Insurance industry experience required
• Experience with small to mid‑sized organizations required

Title:

VP of HR

Location:

Franklin, TN (fully on site Monday – Friday)
Pay: $130k–$150k base salary depending on experience

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.