VP of HR

Interim VP of Human Resources

Location: South Florida / Miami, FL
Work Model: Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite initially, then approximately once per month
Engagement: 4-6 months
Target Rate: $90-$110/hour
Reports To: President

About the Opportunity

Our client is a growing construction company with approximately 80 employees and $100M in revenue, with plans to scale toward $300M. They are seeking an Interim VP of Human Resources to transform HR from a primarily transactional function into a strategic business partner.

This executive will assess the existing HR team, build the HR/People strategy, lead organizational design and restructuring initiatives, and establish the talent infrastructure needed to support rapid growth.

The ideal candidate is an assertive, hands-on HR leader who can operate independently, partner effectively with senior leadership, and turn strategy into action.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an HR and talent strategy aligned with business growth.
• Assess the current HR organization and build the future-state People function.
• Lead organizational design, restructuring, and role clarity initiatives.
• Build workforce planning tied to project pipeline, growth, and business needs.
• Develop succession plans and leadership development programs for critical roles.
• Establish talent reviews, performance calibration, career paths, and success profiles.
• Strengthen talent acquisition and retention strategies.
• Partner with operations and finance on workforce needs and hiring plans.
• Help define and strengthen company culture and leadership expectations.
• Provide executive-level HR guidance while remaining highly hands-on in execution.

Ideal Background

• Senior HR leadership experience in a growing, operational, field-based, or project-driven organization.
• Proven experience building or transforming an HR/People function.
• Strong background in workforce planning, succession, talent management, and organizational design.
• Experience partnering with executive leadership and facilitating talent reviews.
• Ability to assess capability and performance with candor.
• Strong recruiting and retention experience in competitive labor markets.
• Comfortable operating independently with limited direction.
• Construction experience preferred, but not required.

Team

Small HR organization with a Director currently leading HR and approximately 2-3 HR direct reports for this role.

Success in the Role

The successful interim executive will leave the organization with a stronger People function, clear HR strategy, improved organizational structure, and scalable talent practices that support the company's path from $100M toward $300M in revenue .