Sr. Director, Regional HR-West Coast Field Ops (San Francisco County)
Vaco by Highspring, San Francisco, CA, United States
Sr. Director, Regional HR-West Coast Field Ops
Compensation: Compensation Clarity:
Base salary is set within a defined range for this role, based on experience and qualifications. As part of a performance culture, discretionary bonus opportunities tied to individual and business results provide additional compensation upside. Base Salary:
$170,000 - $198,000 per year (commensurate with experience) Short-Term Incentive (STIP):
Target 40% discretionary bonus, eligible beginning in the first full performance year Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP):
Participation in a discretionary long-term incentive program, subject to annual grant timing and plan terms Total Target Compensation:
Competitive and market-aligned, inclusive of base salary and discretionary incentive opportunities Company Vehicle:
Provided (includes insurance and gas)
Overview Vaco/Highspring has been engaged by a Nationally Recognized Industry Leader to identify a Regional HR leader supporting a large, multi-state field operation. The role aligns directly with the company's national HR and Talent strategy, partnering closely with both corporate leadership and on-site operations teams. This search is managed in coordination with the company's corporate HR and Talent teams to support a multi-state field organization.
Sr. Director, Regional HR-West Coast Field Ops
will lead people operations and workforce strategy across multiple states, working closely with corporate HR leadership and field operations to strengthen engagement, retention, compliance, and labor relations in a dynamic, high-volume environment.
Growth Opportunity:
HR leaders with prior experience supporting several locations or managing HR teams will find this role offers expanded scale, visibility, and impact across the West Coast Region of the United States. We're seeking HR leaders with a background that reflects continuity, completed work cycles, and the ability to drive sustained impact across prior multi-site roles.
Key Role Requirements Location & Travel:
This is a 100% Onsite role based in San Francisco, with approximately 50% Travel across multiple states throughout the West Coast (by flight and by car). Candidates must currently reside in the San Francisco-Bay-Area. Self-Starter:
Must be proactive, highly motivated, and comfortable operating with autonomy in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Primary Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of 7+ HR Business Partners supporting field operations across multiple states. Build strong, trust-based relationships with frontline teams and executive leadership, ensuring alignment of people's initiatives with business outcomes. Partner with senior leaders as a strategic advisor to drive workforce planning, retention, and engagement strategies across the region. Oversee all core HR functions including employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation, payroll, compliance, and workforce development. Manage union negotiations and labor relations, balancing business objectives with workforce needs. Champion a culture of continuous improvement, employee satisfaction, and operational excellence. Collaborate across HR and Operations to ensure consistent, high-quality people practices. Provide counsel on complex employment matters, risk management, and HR policy interpretation.
Qualifications Bachelor's Degree is a Requirement 8+ years of HR leadership experience, including management of multi-site teams Demonstrated success driving engagement, retention, and performance outcomes across a distributed hourly workforce in a high Performance-Driven-Environment Proven experience with Union Negotiations & Labor Relations Industry background in environments such as retail, hospitality, manufacturing, logistics, or restaurant operations: organizations with large hourly workforces (FT, PT, and seasonal), multi-site operations, and complex employee relations structures Strong command of employment law, compliance, and workforce metrics Ability to operate effectively within fast-moving, customer-facing, and production-based settings where workforce stability, compliance, and safety are critical to success Data-driven, collaborative, and adept at influencing executive partners MBA &/or SHRM Cert. Preferred
Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance 401(k) with company match Company vehicle (insurance and gas included) Public transit and parking benefits Comprehensive training and professional development Employee Assistance Program (counseling, legal, financial, care services) Annual and quarterly performance reviews; pay-for-performance merit culture Community engagement and volunteer opportunities
Summary This is a high-visibility opportunity for a hands-on, relationship-driven HR leader who thrives in multi-site, operationally complex environments. The ideal candidate combines strategic foresight with day-to-day approachability: someone equally comfortable advising executives as walking the floor alongside frontline employees. They bring a great attitude, strong initiative, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities while building trust, fostering engagement, and delivering measurable results across a large, diverse workforce.
Equal Opportunity Notice Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (we, our, or Vaco by Highspring) are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals 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 applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact
HR@vaco.com
.
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that
workplace discrimination is illegal
.
Representation Notice 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. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you 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.
For residents of Ontario, Canada only:
to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.
Privacy Notice 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 and UK GDPR may access our policies
here
.
Additionally, 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. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (
https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/
). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.
Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of
Compensation: Compensation Clarity:
Base salary is set within a defined range for this role, based on experience and qualifications. As part of a performance culture, discretionary bonus opportunities tied to individual and business results provide additional compensation upside. Base Salary:
$170,000 - $198,000 per year (commensurate with experience) Short-Term Incentive (STIP):
Target 40% discretionary bonus, eligible beginning in the first full performance year Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP):
Participation in a discretionary long-term incentive program, subject to annual grant timing and plan terms Total Target Compensation:
Competitive and market-aligned, inclusive of base salary and discretionary incentive opportunities Company Vehicle:
Provided (includes insurance and gas)
Overview Vaco/Highspring has been engaged by a Nationally Recognized Industry Leader to identify a Regional HR leader supporting a large, multi-state field operation. The role aligns directly with the company's national HR and Talent strategy, partnering closely with both corporate leadership and on-site operations teams. This search is managed in coordination with the company's corporate HR and Talent teams to support a multi-state field organization.
Sr. Director, Regional HR-West Coast Field Ops
will lead people operations and workforce strategy across multiple states, working closely with corporate HR leadership and field operations to strengthen engagement, retention, compliance, and labor relations in a dynamic, high-volume environment.
Growth Opportunity:
HR leaders with prior experience supporting several locations or managing HR teams will find this role offers expanded scale, visibility, and impact across the West Coast Region of the United States. We're seeking HR leaders with a background that reflects continuity, completed work cycles, and the ability to drive sustained impact across prior multi-site roles.
Key Role Requirements Location & Travel:
This is a 100% Onsite role based in San Francisco, with approximately 50% Travel across multiple states throughout the West Coast (by flight and by car). Candidates must currently reside in the San Francisco-Bay-Area. Self-Starter:
Must be proactive, highly motivated, and comfortable operating with autonomy in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Primary Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of 7+ HR Business Partners supporting field operations across multiple states. Build strong, trust-based relationships with frontline teams and executive leadership, ensuring alignment of people's initiatives with business outcomes. Partner with senior leaders as a strategic advisor to drive workforce planning, retention, and engagement strategies across the region. Oversee all core HR functions including employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation, payroll, compliance, and workforce development. Manage union negotiations and labor relations, balancing business objectives with workforce needs. Champion a culture of continuous improvement, employee satisfaction, and operational excellence. Collaborate across HR and Operations to ensure consistent, high-quality people practices. Provide counsel on complex employment matters, risk management, and HR policy interpretation.
Qualifications Bachelor's Degree is a Requirement 8+ years of HR leadership experience, including management of multi-site teams Demonstrated success driving engagement, retention, and performance outcomes across a distributed hourly workforce in a high Performance-Driven-Environment Proven experience with Union Negotiations & Labor Relations Industry background in environments such as retail, hospitality, manufacturing, logistics, or restaurant operations: organizations with large hourly workforces (FT, PT, and seasonal), multi-site operations, and complex employee relations structures Strong command of employment law, compliance, and workforce metrics Ability to operate effectively within fast-moving, customer-facing, and production-based settings where workforce stability, compliance, and safety are critical to success Data-driven, collaborative, and adept at influencing executive partners MBA &/or SHRM Cert. Preferred
Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance 401(k) with company match Company vehicle (insurance and gas included) Public transit and parking benefits Comprehensive training and professional development Employee Assistance Program (counseling, legal, financial, care services) Annual and quarterly performance reviews; pay-for-performance merit culture Community engagement and volunteer opportunities
Summary This is a high-visibility opportunity for a hands-on, relationship-driven HR leader who thrives in multi-site, operationally complex environments. The ideal candidate combines strategic foresight with day-to-day approachability: someone equally comfortable advising executives as walking the floor alongside frontline employees. They bring a great attitude, strong initiative, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities while building trust, fostering engagement, and delivering measurable results across a large, diverse workforce.
Equal Opportunity Notice Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (we, our, or Vaco by Highspring) are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals 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 applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact
HR@vaco.com
.
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that
workplace discrimination is illegal
.
Representation Notice 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. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you 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.
For residents of Ontario, Canada only:
to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.
Privacy Notice 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 and UK GDPR may access our policies
here
.
Additionally, 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. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (
https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/
). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.
Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of