Vice President Human Resources

Katie Weigel with Robert Half Finance and Accounting is recruiting to fill a Director of Human Resources role for a growing company located in South Reno. The position requires someone on-site in Reno, at least 3-5 days per week. This start up is highly successful, and rapidly growing with a number of opportunities for new business ventures. The individual in this role will be responsible for designing and executing HR strategies that support rapid growth, regulatory compliance, and a strong company culture. This is a foundational role suited for someone who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and wants to help build a high-performance team from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Lead full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, interviews, and hiring
• Design and manage onboarding and orientation processes

Employee Relations & Development

• Serve as the point of contact for employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance coaching
• Support development plans, training, and engagement initiatives

HR Operations & Compliance

• Draft and enforce employee handbooks, policies, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with labor laws (FLSA, FMLA, OSHA, HIPAA if applicable)
• Maintain accurate HR records, manage benefits enrollment, and coordinate payroll with Finance

Culture & Organizational Development

• Partner with leadership to build and sustain a strong, mission-driven culture
• Lead DEI efforts, feedback programs, and internal communications
• Help define internal workflows and job structures as the company scales

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of HR experience, preferably in healthcare, life sciences, or a regulated industry
• Knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and startup scalability issues
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-starter comfortable with ambiguity and building processes from scratch
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field (HR certification a plus)

The company offers a very competitive compensation package including quarterly bonuses. The are all about culture, and take great care of their very talented team. They are excited about what the future holds and want someone to bring that same energy to work each day. Interested in learning more, please apply!