Vice President Human Resources

This Is Your Moment! | The Position

Step into a role where your leadership will shape the people strategy of a growing, mission‑driven organization serving 2,500 children and adults with disabilities across 18 locations in Wisconsin. You’ll architect culture, elevate leaders, and build systems that help teams do the best work of their careers, right as we integrate and scale. If you’re energized by transformation and passionate about creating an environment where people thrive, this is the opportunity to make a lasting mark.

Who We Are | United in Purpose

We’re aligning two strong organizations (VARC & VPI) into one cohesive whole. That means fresh possibilities: shared strengths, modernized processes, consistent employee experiences, and a culture grounded in service, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity | Build the People Engine

As VP of HR, you’ll own the strategy and execution across:

• Culture & Engagement: Shape an inclusive, high‑trust environment where feedback flows, recognition is routine, and belonging is real.
• Talent Lifecycle: From brand‑forward recruiting to thoughtful onboarding, development, succession, and retention.
• Leadership Development: Equip managers and executives with tools, coaching, and clarity to lead well.
• Compensation & Benefits: Keep programs competitive, equitable, and compliant, aligned to market data and organizational values, while retaining exceptional fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
• Policy, Compliance & Risk: Maintain clean governance, fair practices, and readiness for audits and regulatory changes.
• HR Technology & Operations: Create and streamline systems, data, and workflows for reliability and scale. Leverage AI and incorporate new technologies to maximize organizational efficiency.

What You’ll Lead | Key Responsibilities

• Set the People Strategy: Translate organizational objectives into a clear HR roadmap with measurable outcomes.
• Design for Scale: Build frameworks that work across multi‑site operations: consistent, agile, and user‑friendly.
• Coach Leaders: Partner with executive and operations leaders to drive performance, accountability, and healthy teams.
• Elevate Hiring: Modernize employer brand, interview practices, and selection to attract values‑aligned talent.
• Measure What Matters: Use data to improve engagement, retention, safety, and productivity. Then, tell the story clearly.
• Steward Change: Lead communications and change management through various periods of growth and evolution.

Your Superpowers | Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5 progressive HR leadership.
• Proven success in multi‑site, growth, or integration environments.
• Command of employment law, compliance, and modern HR practices.
• Exceptional communication, systems thinking, and change leadership.
• Ability to lead in multiple environments from production to human services to childcare and others.

What Success Looks Like (First 12 Months)

• A clear people strategy with quarterly milestones and KPIs.
• A refreshed leadership development program and coaching rhythm.
• A streamlined recruiting-to-onboarding experience that reduces time‑to‑hire and boosts new‑hire engagement.
• Updated, consistent policies and job frameworks across the combined organization.
• A visible improvement in employee sentiment (e.g., pulse scores, participation, and feedback quality).

Where You’ll Thrive | Our Desired Culture

• A place that values servant leadership, transparency, and practical innovation.
• A collaborative executive team with a bias for action and measurable outcomes.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, professional development, and the runway to build something enduring. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Work Style & Travel

• Preferred base locations include Viroqua, La Crosse, or Appleton, however flexible. Regular travel required to other sites for leadership engagement, onboarding, and culture-building.

Equal Opportunity

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and value applicants of all backgrounds and lived experiences. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know.

Ready to Lead?

• Send your resume and a description about what makes you an exceptional candidate. You may send directly to: HRDepartment@varcinc.com