Sr. Director, Regional HR-West Coast Field Ops

Sr. Director, Regional HR-West Coast Field Ops – Compensation

Compensation Clarity: Base salary is set within a defined range for this role and cannot be flexed beyond it. As part of a performance culture, the listed 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.

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