Human Resources Director

Department: VBH
Reports To: CEO
Location: Remote

POSITION SUMMARY
The Head of Human Resources is responsible for supporting the business through people, developing and leading the overall people strategy for VBH, and ensuring the organization has the talent, leadership capability, culture, and workforce infrastructure required to achieve its objectives. This newly created leadership role will serve as a trusted thought partner to the CEO and executive team, providing HR expertise, options, and recommendations while working collaboratively within a highly entrepreneurial environment. This leader will influence through partnership, helping business leaders make informed people decisions rather than operating as a traditional policy-driven gatekeeper. 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Sunita Krishna.   Oversees a team of HR professionals with responsibility for HR Business Partnership, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and HR Operations. 

RESPONSIBILITIES
Working within the HR Framework of Vero Fiber Infrastructure (VFI), responsible for driving Vero Broadband Holdings (VBH) HR Strategy & Organizational Effectiveness; Talent Acquisition & Workforce Growth; Leadership Development & Capability Building; Performance & Culture; Employee Relations & Employee Experience; Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards; Compliance & Risk Management. 

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience. Experience building HR functions in growing organizations in remote working environments. Strong knowledge of talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation, training, and employment law. Preferred: Master's degree (MBA) and SHRM-SCP or SPHR. 

• High emotional intelligence and executive presence. 

• Pragmatic business mindset with the ability to balance risk, growth, and employee experience. 

• Comfortable operating with ambiguity and evolving organizational structures. 

• Ability to present options, risks, and recommendations while aligning with executive decision-making. 

• Collaborative with ability to influence without authority 

• Adapts to and drives organizational change 

• Experience working in a matrix environment 

SUCCESS MEASURES
Success in this role will be measured by the ability to establish scalable people practices that enable business growth while maintaining the entrepreneurial culture and decision-making style that has driven the organization's success. 

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborating with leadership, develop and execute a people strategy aligned with business goals and growth plans. 

• Build an HR service delivery model that supports leaders and employees effectively. 

• Lead workforce planning, organizational design, and HR related acquisition integration activities. 

• Develop recruiting strategies and scalable onboarding programs. 

• Implement leadership development and supervisor capability programs. 

• Partner with leadership to evolve and scale performance management, accountability, feedback, and recognition practices. 

• Oversee employee relations, compliance, compensation, benefits, and HR systems. 

JOB DETAILS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This role requires Occasional travel up to 10% of the time for activities such as out-of-town meetings, training, or outreach activities.
• This is a management position.
• This is an Exempt position.
• This is a Full-Time position.
• This is a Remote position.
• The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, with weekend or weeknight availability as needed to fulfill the core duties of the role.
• This role requires the ability to sit and work at a desk for extended periods of time, using a computer and other office equipment.
• This role requires the ability to perform fine motor tasks, such as typing or using a mouse, for extended period of time.

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $125,000 – $140,000 per year. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and internal equity.
• This position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, based on individual performance and company profitability.
• 4 Medical plans with employer contributions for employees and dependents
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan + employer match
• 15 PTO days, 9 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays

ABOUT VERO
Vero Fiber was formed to fill a need in unserviceable and underserved communities where access to affordable, reliable broadband simply does not exist. Our goal is to bring the highest quality fiber optic-based broadband services to these communities. In addition, Vero strives to enhance communities by becoming an active partner in these communities by adding jobs, supporting local causes, and helping improve the connectivity of schools and rural healthcare as well.

NOTICES
Vero participates in E-Verify. Vero will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information about E-Verify, please visit: www.e-verify.gov
 

• This position requires the ability to pass a standard background check upon offer of position.
• At least 2 professional references are required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Vero Fiber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] to request one.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Sponsorship for US work authorization is not available for this position, now or in the future
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position
• This posting is for a current vacancy, and Vero intends to fill this position by 10/1/2026. Apply at Verofiber.com/careers to be considered.

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