Vice President of Human Resources
What does a Vice President of Human Resources do?
A Vice President of Human Resources is part of the executive team in an organization, and works closely with other Vice Presidents and directors to prioritize business goals, employee retention, and effective organizational structure. They often lead a team of Human Resources professionals focusing on the areas of organizational policy, recruitment, compliance, employee relations, performance and benefits.
Day to day tasks of a Vice President of Human Resources
- Recommend new and improved measures for performance evaluations
- Create and deliver briefings to executives
- Oversee an organization’s recruitment, interview, selection, and hiring processes
- Plan employee benefit, payroll, health and safety programs
- Facilitate and monitor the implementation of standardized human resource processes
- Adhere to all internal policies and legal standards
- Update antiquated systems (e.g. paper-based timesheets, grievance procedures)
- Effectively structure benefits programs to attract and retain top talent
- Work with technical team to design, integrate and implement human resource software systems for better efficiency
Skills needed for a Vice President of Human Resources
- Strategy
- Interpersonal Skills
- Human Resources
Salaries in the United States
The US average for a Vice President of Human Resources is $255,903 according to Salary.com, while the reported average salary on Glassdoor amounts to $191,809. Ninety percent of Vice Presidents of Human Resources earn up to $381,286, with 75 percent receiving less than $321,533. The lowest paid ten percent is paid up to $158,298. Vice President of Human Resources salaries in the United States range from $158,298 – $381,286 (USD). Vice President of Human Resources salaries in the U.S vary depending on bonuses and the industry they are based in.
Salaries in the United Kingdom
Vice President of Human Resources salaries in the United Kingdom range from £95,270 – £355,304 (GBP). Vice President of Human Resources salaries in the UK vary largely based on location and the amount of career experience.
Salaries in Australia
Vice President of Human Resources salaries in Australia range from $81,130 – $129,512 (AUD). Vice President of Human Resources salaries usually depend on the industry and the amount of career experience.
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