VP of Human Resources

PenChecks Trust

Vice President of Human Resources at PenChecks Inc focusing on HR strategy and team leadership. Overseeing talent acquisition, workforce planning, and organizational compliance.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeLa Mesa • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Champion a thriving, inclusive, and purpose-driven culture aligned with PenChecks’ core values.
Lead programs that reinforce employee engagement, recognition, DEI, and retention.
Maintain and elevate our Best Places to Work recognition through thoughtful strategy and execution.
Develop and lead a scalable HR strategy aligned with company goals and growth trajectory.
Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team on organizational effectiveness, change management, and workforce planning.
Ensure HR compliance, policy development, and consistent application across all levels.
Oversee the HR budget and stay within established fiscal boundaries.
Oversee full-cycle recruiting and ensure best-in-class candidate experience.
Guide leadership development, career pathing, and performance review processes.
Implement learning and development initiatives that foster skill-building and internal mobility.
Own and optimize HR systems and data—especially Paylocity—for automation, reporting, and employee self-service.
Use analytics to inform people decisions and proactively address workforce trends.
Oversee compensation benchmarking, benefits strategy, and total rewards in partnership with Finance.
Lead and mentor the HR team, including a Director of HR and HR Specialist.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or HR certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred.
Ideally 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 3 years at the VP or equivalent level.
Proven track record of building or scaling HR functions in high-growth or mid-size organizations.
Deep expertise in culture development, employee engagement, and talent management.
Excellent organizational and leadership skill; sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
Excellent computer/tech skills.
Experience with Paylocity or a similar Human Resources Information System; able to drive full utilization of HR technology.
Organized and efficient; ability to meet daily deadlines.
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and to implement and positively adapt to change.
Customer-focused attitude with a high level of professionalism and discretion.
High ethical standards.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to shape the future of a recognized Best Place to Work in San Diego.
Collaborative, values-driven leadership team.
Generous health benefits, 401k, unlimited PTO, discretionary bonuses, and a Tuition Reimbursement Program.
Hybrid/Remote work flexibility.

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Hard Skills & Tools

HR strategyfull-cycle recruitingemployee engagementtalent managementchange managementpolicy developmentcompensation benchmarkingbenefits strategyanalyticslearning and development

Soft Skills

leadershiporganizational skillsproblem-solvingjudgmentcustomer-focusedprofessionalismdiscretionadaptabilityefficiencyemployee mentoring

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeSHRM-SCPSPHR