*Please note: We are not accepting unsolicited submissions from third-party recruiting agencies for this role.
About the Role
We are seeking a Vice President of Human Resources to join one of Leon Healthcare Partners' portfolio companies, headquartered in Downtown Dallas.
This is a high-impact, high-expectation role within a fast-scaling, multi-site medical aesthetics organization. The VP of HR will operate as both a strategic partner and a hands-on builder, working directly with senior leadership to drive organizational performance, scalability, and enterprise value creation.
This role is not designed for a traditional, purely strategic HR leader. We are looking for an operator - someone who builds, executes, problem-solves in real time, and takes ownership from concept through implementation. You should be equally comfortable sitting at the leadership table and stepping into the details to ensure outcomes are delivered.
The ideal candidate has experience in multi-site healthcare or retail environments and has operated within high-growth, transaction-oriented organizations, including exposure to M&A, integrations, and capital events.
This individual will lead HR Operations, HR Compliance, Employee Relations, Benefits, and Talent Acquisition, while partnering closely with Finance leadership on payroll alignment. They will also play a critical role in shaping an AI-forward HR function, leveraging automation and technology to elevate impact, not reduce it.
Key Responsibilities
Build, Lead, and Execute
- Own and drive the end-to-end HR function, with accountability for both strategy and execution
- Translate business priorities into clear, executable HR initiatives—and ensure they get done
- Operate as a player-coach, willing to step in wherever needed to maintain momentum
- Establish structure, discipline, and accountability across a multi-site organization
Strategic Partnership
- Partner directly with executive leadership to align talent strategy with business performance and growth objectives
- Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and leadership development initiatives
- Support and execute on M&A activity, integrations, and organizational transitions
- Drive a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous improvement
HR Operations & Infrastructure
- Build and scale HR infrastructure to support a growing, multi-location business
- Lead HR systems strategy and optimization (including migration from Paycom to Rippling HR)
- Ensure consistency and operational excellence across all locations
- Establish and enforce policies and processes that support HR Compliance and operational rigor
- Partner closely with the CFO and Finance team, who own payroll, to ensure seamless coordination across payroll, benefits, and HR operations
Talent & Performance
- Own talent acquisition outcomes, ensuring speed, quality, and alignment with business needs
- Further implement performance management frameworks that drive measurable results
- Build leadership pipelines and succession plans aligned to growth
- Elevate onboarding, engagement, and retention strategies across the organization
Employee Relations & HR Compliance
- Lead complex employee relations matters with sound judgment and consistency
- Own all aspects of HR Compliance (distinct from clinical compliance) across a multi-state footprint
- Proactively identify and mitigate risk while maintaining a practical, business-oriented approach
AI & Innovation
- Drive an AI-enabled HR strategy, identifying opportunities to automate manual processes and enhance decision-making
- Implement tools and workflows that allow HR to focus on high-impact, human-centered work
- Continuously evaluate and adopt technologies that improve scalability and efficiency
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 8–12+ years of progressive HR experience, with 3–5+ years in a senior leadership role
- Background in multi-site healthcare, medical aesthetics, or multi-unit retail environments
- Proven experience in high-growth, PE-backed, or transaction-driven organizations
- Direct involvement in M&A, integrations, and/or capital events
- Demonstrated ability to build and scale HR functions, not just manage them
- Strong operator mindset—bias toward action, ownership, and execution
- Comfortable operating in environments with ambiguity, pace, and high expectations
- Experience leading HR Operations, HR Compliance, Employee Relations, Benefits, and Talent Acquisition
- Strong interest in AI, systems, and process optimization within HR
Additional Requirements
- Must reside in the Dallas–Fort Worth area or relocate within 90 days
- In-office 4 days per week in Downtown Dallas
- Willingness to travel periodically across locations
This Role is Not For You If…
- You prefer to operate primarily at a strategic or advisory level without owning execution
- You rely heavily on team delegation and are uncomfortable personally driving work to completion
- You have not previously operated in a high-growth, fast-paced environment
- You are looking for a role with clearly defined structure, steady-state operations, or minimal ambiguity
- You have not had direct exposure to multi-site environments or the operational complexity that comes with them
- You have not worked through organizational change, M&A integration, or rapid scaling environments
- You are not energized by building, fixing, and improving systems that are still in motion
Physical Requirements
- Employees must be able to move around their workspace, including walking to and from their workspace, and sitting at a desk and working from a computer for prolonged periods of time as necessary to perform their job duties.
- Ability to function well and maintain productivity in a home office environment.
- Employees may be asked to travel and must have the ability to carry and maneuver their luggage as well as navigate through various transportation modes (car, airplane, bus, train).
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or other status as protected by applicable law. We comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we have facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.
