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Human Resource Manager/Director

Vaco
$130,000.00 - $160,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, Texas, Dallas
Mar 12, 2026
Human Resources Manager/Director Dallas, TX Compensation: $130-160K + 15% One of Vaco's midmarket home services clients is looking to onboard an HR Manager or Director as a newly created position to help build out that function and team. They are a growing professional services company operating in a hands-on, operationally driven industry similar to the skilled trades sector. Key areas of support will include payroll (working with third party provider), benefits, acquisitions, talent acquisition and overall policy documentation. This is high-growing, highly-acquisitive company (just closed several deals, more on the horizon) with the potential for the right individual to have general oversight over the team. Key Responsibilities Build and implement the company's HR infrastructure, including policies, procedures, and best practices. Establish scalable HR processes for recruiting, onboarding, performance management, compensation, and employee relations. Serve as a strategic partner to leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent development. Develop employee handbooks, HR policies, and compliance frameworks. Manage onboarding processes to ensure successful integration of new hires. Build relationships with recruiting partners, trade programs, and industry networks. Act as a trusted advisor to managers on employee relations matters. Foster a positive, accountable, and safety-focused company culture. Support managers with coaching, conflict resolution, and performance management. Implement employee engagement and retention initiatives. Develop and manage compensation structures appropriate for operational and field-based employees. Evaluate and administer employee benefits programs. Oversee payroll coordination, HRIS systems, and employee record management. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. Ensure compliance with employment regulations including wage and hour laws, workplace safety, and documentation requirements. Support leadership with HR-related risk mitigation and employment best practices. Maintain accurate HR records and documentation. Qualifications 7-12+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally within professional services, construction, industrial services, or other operationally driven environments. Experience building or significantly improving HR infrastructure in a growing organization. Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and compliance requirements. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred. HR certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR are a plus. =========================== 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. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.