The vice president of human resources (HR) oversees a broad range of organizational priorities, from recruitment and staffing to compliance with employment law. As VP, you help manage an HR department. Your duties include tasks such as defining job descriptions, pay scales, and benefits schedules; addressing grievances; and developing performance assessment programs. Many companies rely on you to help create job satisfaction and support employee loyalty and retention, so attention to detail, a positive outlook, and excellent communication skills are critical.