People Operations Manager

Vendasta; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a People Operations Manager to lead their North American People Partner team. This pivotal role focuses on executing core people programs, driving talent acquisition, and enhancing employee engagement through innovative AI tools. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in People Operations, showcasing a passion for operational excellence and strategic guidance. Join a dynamic workplace that prioritizes employee well-being and growth, offering competitive health benefits and a flexible work environment. Embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a supportive culture.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Education Reimbursement

Daily Snacks

Catered Friday Lunches

Employee Options Program

Community Initiatives

Leadership Development Programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years in People Operations with leadership experience.
• Expertise in talent acquisition and employee lifecycle management.
• Experience with HR tech and AI tools for operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the People Partner team for high-quality support.
• Champion AI in People Operations to enhance processes and decision-making.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment and employee lifecycle operations.

Skills

People Operations

Talent Acquisition

Performance Management

Employee Engagement

AI Tools

Coaching

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant Field

CPHR Designation

Tools

Lattice

BambooHR

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Do you thrive at the intersection of talent strategy and operational execution, with a passion for enabling people programs that scale and deliver results? Vendasta is seeking a People Operations Manager for an 18-month term to lead our North American People Partner team. In this strategic and collaborative role, you'll be at the forefront of executing Vendasta’s core people programs, from talent acquisition and performance management to employee engagement and systems innovation. You’ll also champion the adoption of AI within People Operations, empowering teams to enhance efficiency and drive meaningful impact through intelligent tools and automation. Working closely with global partners, you’ll help ensure consistency, alignment, and the delivery of people-first practices that truly make a difference.

About the Job

The People Operations Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless execution of Vendasta’s core people programs. Reporting to the VP of People Operations, this role leads the North American People Partner team and collaborates closely with global stakeholders. With a strong focus on operational excellence, world-class service delivery, and enabling AI-enhanced processes, this role is essential in aligning scalable systems, elevating the employee experience, and delivering data-informed people operations across the organization.

Your Impact

As the People Operations Manager, you'll work with the Global People Operations Team to:

• Manage, coach, and develop the People Partner team to deliver high-quality support, consistent service delivery, and strategic guidance.
• Champion the use of AI and automation within People Operations, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, enhance decision-making, and improve employee experience.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment across North America, promote the Vendasta employer brand, and deliver an exceptional, tech-enabled candidate experience.
• Drive execution of performance and compensation cycles, equipping leaders with training, tools, and AI-informed insights to support talent development.
• Collaborate on leadership development, succession planning, and manager enablement alongside the People Partner and Learning & Development teams.
• Oversee employee lifecycle operations, including onboarding, internal transitions, promotions, and offboarding, leveraging tools to optimize workflows and reporting.
• Lead delivery and analysis of engagement surveys, and design programs that foster culture, belonging, and retention.
• Ensure strong people systems management and data governance across platforms like BambooHR and Lattice, advancing Vendasta’s ability to make real-time, data-informed decisions at scale.

What You Bring to the Table

• 8+ years of progressive experience in People Operations or Human Resources, including 5+ years in a leadership role within a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
• Expertise across the employee lifecycle, talent acquisition, performance management, employee engagement, and job architecture.
• Proven experience implementing or adopting HR tech, AI tools, or process automation to drive operational efficiency and insights.
• Strong knowledge of platforms such as Lattice, BambooHR, and data/reporting systems; comfort working with people data to guide decisions.
• An influential communicator and trusted coach who can lead cross-functional initiatives with empathy and impact.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred; CPHR designation is considered an asset.

About Vendasta

We help businesses get more customers. And keep them. Vendasta is an AI-powered customer acquisition and engagement platform built for SMBs and the partners who support them, providing the tools needed to attract, engage, and retain customers, increasing lifetime value and building loyalty. From creating awareness to nurturing lasting customer relationships, Vendasta offers a suite of solutions with AI assistants that streamline every stage of the customer journey. By combining a business's unique data with AI and automation, Vendasta simplifies marketing, sales, and operations, eliminating the need for multiple disjointed systems.

Join the Vendasta team, where your well-being and growth come first. Step into a workplace that blends competitive health benefits with true flexibility, including flex time and an annual work-from-anywhere policy. Take ownership of your future with our Employee Options Program, and enjoy the little things, like daily snacks, a vibrant cafeteria, and catered Friday lunches at our offices.Invest in your growth through education reimbursement, in-house learning opportunities, and a suite of leadership development programs. We’re driven by our values; Drive, Innovation, Respect, and Agility, and it shows in everything we do. Give back through community initiatives and volunteer opportunities, and build more than just a career, build a life you love. At Vendasta, you’ll find the support, the challenge, and the culture to thrive. Discover your potential. Make an impact. Grow with us.

Please apply on our company website by May 23, 2025.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

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