VP of HR - Advantage Capital

The Role

Advantage Capital is seeking an experienced, people-centric VP of HR to lead the full spectrum of human-capital strategy for our 200+ person, multi-state organization. In this highly visible role, you will partner with senior leadership to attract, develop, and retain top talent while ensuring our policies, programs, and culture scale with the firm’s rapid growth and impact-investment mission.

Your Impact:

• Strategic Leadership – Develop and execute a three-year HR roadmap aligned to firm objectives; advise the Executive Team on workforce planning, org design, and succession.

• Talent Acquisition & Employer Brand – Oversee recruiting strategy, partner with hiring managers, and amplify our brand to diverse, mission-aligned talent pools.

• Total Rewards – Lead compensation philosophy, annual salary review, incentive plans, and benefits strategy; benchmark against industry and impact-investing peers.

• Performance & Development – Own the performance-review cycle, promotion processes, and leadership-development programs; champion a culture of continuous feedback.

• HR Operations & Compliance – Ensure flawless HRIS data integrity, payroll collaboration, policy management, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Employee Engagement & Leadership Development – Measure engagement, build targeted action plans, and lead comprehensive leadership-training programs that equip managers at every level to cultivate high-performing, respectful teams aligned with the firm’s mission.

• HR Business Partnering – Coach leaders on employee-relations matters, change management, and team effectiveness; serve as a trusted adviser at every level.

• Culture Stewardship – Model Advantage Capital’s values, foster psychological safety, and help make work feel meaningful, challenging, and fun.

Qualifications

• 8+ years progressive HR experience, with 3+ years leading an HR team or function.

• Proven success building or scaling HR programs in a fast-growing, multi-state environment (financial services or private-equity/venture-capital a plus).

• Deep knowledge of employment law, compensation & benefits, and HR analytics.

• Demonstrated strength in coaching senior leaders and influencing without authority.

• Experience with Paylocity or similar HRIS/ATS platforms.

• SHRM-CP/SCP or HRCI PHR/SPHR preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (Master’s a plus).

• Mission-driven mindset with superb communication, discretion, and a bias for action.

About Advantage Capital

Founded in 1992, Advantage Capital is a national impact-investment firm that provides innovative financing solutions in underserved communities. We’ve invested billions in small businesses, affordable housing, renewable energy, and more—creating thousands of quality jobs that pay well above area living wages.

Our Culture

At Advantage Capital, we value:

• A growth mindset (never stuck)

• A fast but enduring work pace (never boring)

• Autonomy with accountability (no micromanaging)

• Getting things done (talk is cheap)

• An all-hands-on-deck spirit (true team)

• A love of hard-to-solve problems (others avoid)

• The character to do the right thing (always)

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with company match · Employee stock program

• HSA & HRA with annual company deposit

• Paid parental leave and generous PTO

• Training & professional-development budget

• Firm-wide retreats, service days, and community-impact events

• Gym membership reimbursement

• Life, disability, and long-term-care insurance

• Plenty of AC swag (and bragging rights for making a difference)

Base salary range: $200,000–$225,000, plus equity. Offers may vary based on experience, location, and other factors.