Global HR Executive - M&A, Compliance & Growth

Enghouse Systems; Markham; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Enghouse Systems is seeking a strategic Vice President, Global Human Resources to lead the centralized global HR function, shaping policies, programs, and governance across regions to support growth through acquisitions.

This executive will partner with the Chief Administrative Officer, drive talent management, compliance, HRIS optimization (BambooHR preferred), and integration of acquired entities, traveling as needed to support global operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• JD/LLB or significant employment law experience preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive HR leadership, including executive-level responsibility.
• Experience leading a centralized global HR function across multiple regions.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, HR due diligence, and post-acquisition integration.
• Experience in enterprise software or acquisitive multinational organizations; HRIS optimization.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation across international jurisdictions.
• CHRL/CHRE/SHRM-SCP/SPHR or equivalent designation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Enghouse's centralized global Human Resources function with consistent strategies, policies, and governance across regions.
• Advise the Chief Administrative Officer on HR matters to support profitability and growth.
• Ensure HR initiatives align with financial, operational, and strategic objectives while balancing risk.
• Develop and execute the global HR strategy to support international growth.
• Oversee the employee lifecycle across North America, EMEA, and APAC regions.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws across jurisdictions and manage organizational risk.
• Lead HR due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, including risk assessments and integration planning.
• Execute post-acquisition integration plans for onboarding and policy alignment.
• Identify organizational risks and opportunities; propose practical solutions for sustainable growth.
• Direct compensation, benefits, performance management, talent development, and HR operations.
• Govern HRIS governance and optimization (BambooHR preferred) and build a high-performing HR team.

Skills

Global HR leadership

M&A experience

Executive-level leadership

Employment law knowledge

HRIS management

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

JD/LLB or significant employment law experience

Tools

BambooHR

Job description

Enghouse Systems is seeking a strategic Vice President, Global Human Resources to lead the centralized global HR function, shaping policies, programs, and governance across regions to support growth through acquisitions.

This executive will partner with the Chief Administrative Officer, drive talent management, compliance, HRIS optimization (BambooHR preferred), and integration of acquired entities, traveling as needed to support global operations.