VP, People & Culture

VP, People & CultureLakeside HR Group has been engaged to identify a Vice President of People & Culture who will not only step into this role but help define what the function needs to become as the business continues to scale. We're working closely with the executive leadership team to identify a candidate who can help shape what's next for the organization.This organization is a values-driven, privately held company with over 500 employees and a strong reputation in its industry. Its success has been built on long-term client relationships, operational excellence, and a people-first mindset, creating a culture that emphasizes accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.With steady growth and plans to expand through both customer growth and acquisitions, the company is entering its next phasestrengthening internal capabilities while preserving the culture that has made it successful. Leaders are hands-on and accessible, and the environment rewards ownership, curiosity, and a commitment to doing things better.The position is based in the Twin Cities, with a centrally located office.This is not a traditional HR leadership role. This is an opportunity to step into a business that has experienced strong growth and is entering its next phase - where scale, structure, and leadership capability matter more than ever.We're looking for a builder and operator who can evolve the HR function from a relationship-driven model into a scalable, high-impact business partner.What You'll Own Shape and influence business strategy as a trusted advisor to executive leadershipBuild and scale the HR function to support continued growth and future acquisitionsLead workforce planning and organizational design aligned to business prioritiesElevate and develop an existing HR team, strengthening capability and accountabilityImplement consistent HR processes and operating rhythms that move the organization from reactive to proactiveImprove recruiting effectiveness by creating structure, ownership, and alignment with the businessDesign and evolve compensation, performance, and incentive programs that drive resultsUse data and insights (not just reporting) to influence decisions and improve outcomesOptimize systems, including UKG, to drive efficiency and visibilityEnsure the organization is positioned to scale across multiple states and through acquisitionWhat Success Looks Like HR operates as a proactive, strategic partner to the businessThe team is stronger, more accountable, and operating at a higher levelLeaders are better equipped to own people decisionsCore processes are in place and consistently executedThe organization is ready to scale without breakingWhat You Bring Experience leading HR in a growth-oriented environmentA track record of building or transforming HR functionsComfort operating at both the executive level and in the detailsStrong business acumen and ability to connect people strategy to outcomesExperience developing teams and navigating varying levels of capabilityA mindset that is curious, proactive, and not satisfied with the status quoWhy This Role This is a chance to step into a visible, high-impact role where you're not just maintaining HR you're shaping how the organization grows.