Mid-Sized Technology Company – Vice President Human Resources

Stonewood Group Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful software company in Toronto seeks a VP of Human Resources to guide HR strategies supporting growth and culture. This leadership role involves overseeing HR policies, enhancing employee engagement, and navigating legal HR matters. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in strategic HR within tech industries, coupled with a strong values alignment.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• 10+ years in HR leadership in technology sectors.
• Proven success in strategic HR functions.
• Experience presenting HR strategies to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Develop HR strategies to attract and retain talent.
• Lead the integration of HR policies and programs.
• Collaborate with leadership to align workforce around goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Planning

Employee Engagement

Cultural Change Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Our client is a very successful mid-sized software company based in Toronto.

Scope of Position

Reporting directly to the CEO, the VP of Human Resources will be responsible for nurturing and supporting a culture that attracts, motivates, and retains the firm’s human capital. This will include guiding and supporting the organization on all HR matters to meet its strategic objectives and goals for profitability and growth. In addition, this VP of Human Resources will also be responsible for overseeing the company’s legal matters as applied to the firm’s human resources.

Functional Tasks

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Partner with the senior leadership team to identify and address the critical HR needs of the organization and achieve an effective long-range HR strategy.
• Research and evaluate best practices in Human Resources management policies, procedures, methodologies, and metrics.
• Establish benchmarks for organizational effectiveness, employee performance, training and career development, health and benefits, employee relations, and payroll.
• Lead the development of, and effectively manage and integrate HR policies and programs including performance reviews, succession planning, career development, performance management, goal setting and reviews, training and mentoring, employee benefits, employee handbook, etc.
• Counsel and work with senior leadership to ensure compensation plans are competitive and promote attitudes and behaviors that support the firm’s goals and values.
• Drive initiatives to accelerate the integration of new employees, align workforce around goals and priorities, and instill an HR culture of continuous improvement, while monitoring and measuring compliance and engagement.
• Work with the CEO and other senior leaders to define and effectively communicate organizational values to drive a culture of service, professionalism, and performance excellence.
• Develop HR strategies to identify and address competency, knowledge, talent, and performance gaps.
• Develop recruitment and retention strategies to attract and retain top talent.
• Assess and upgrade current training programs; launch management mentoring initiatives to support employee growth and development. Identify and stretch high potential talent.
• Field employee surveys to assess and monitor employee engagement on key initiatives such as culture.
• Create and manage employee recognition and awards programs.

Key Performance Deliverables

In light of the identified responsibilities, the following are specific deliverables that the position is designed to achieve.

• Specific key performance measures will be discussed and agreed upon with the successful candidate.

Competency Profile

The following competencies define the role of VP of Human Resources.

Role Expertise

Demonstrates critical technical or professional knowledge/skills related to the role. Has thorough knowledge of relevant products, services, and methods. Expands technical knowledge/skills and keeps up-to-date in own area of expertise.

Motivating

Encourages others by creating enthusiasm, a feeling of investment, and a desire to excel. Inspires a healthy attitude to work by recognizing positive contributions. Articulates key points persuasively. Negotiates skillfully and convinces others to own point of view. Impacts decisions and opinions of others. Mobilizes people into action.

Impact

Makes an immediate positive impression upon others. Has presence and commands respect. Establishes credibility quickly. Predicts effects of own words and actions accurately.

Integrity & Sincerity

Inspires trust and supports others through authenticity and follow-up on commitments. Maintains high ethical standards personally and professionally. Shows consistency among principles.

Team Skills

Creates a sense of team spirit and harmonious relations through cooperation and support. Balances personal goals with team goals. Fosters collaboration among team members.

Preferred Experience / Education

The following are important qualifications for success:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent is highly preferred.
• 10+ years of broad-based and progressive experience in a general human resources leadership role in a fast-paced technology organization.
• Proven success in leading a strategic HR function.
• Experience in communicating and presenting HR strategies and plans to senior management, supported by data.
• Recognized for managing significant cultural change.
• Strong leadership and management skills with current industry knowledge.
• Results-oriented, proactive, and driven to succeed.
• Able to influence others and effect change while engaging participants.
• Effective at all organizational levels.
• Experience in privately owned mid-sized businesses.
• Strong values alignment with the company.

Highly competitive compensation package tailored to the successful candidate.