Senior Director, People Solutions

Varicent Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Varicent Corporation is looking for a Sr. Director of People Solutions to drive business results through effective HR strategies. This leadership role requires experience in HR across various operational regions, as well as expertise in strategic thinking and data analytics. Candidates will coach, collaborate with executives, and ensure compliance with Canadian regulations while enhancing employee engagement and retention. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of HR in a globally integrated company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years at Director or Sr. Director level.
• Experience with Global workforce including Canada, US, UK, Romania, Australia.
• 5+ years' experience supporting Software Engineering and Sales organizations in a SaaS business.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute people strategies that drive business forward.
• Coach Managers to lead through change and increase employee engagement.
• Act as lead for Canadian and International employment legislative changes.

Skills

Data analytics

Strategic thinking

Leadership coaching

Effective communication

Education

10-15 years’ work experience in Human Resources

Experience in multi-location operations

Knowledge of Canadian employment legislation

Job description

At Varicent, we’re not just transforming the Sales Performance Management (SPM) market—we’re redefining how organizations achieve revenue success. Our cutting-edge SaaS solutions empower revenue leaders globally to design smarter go-to-market strategies, maximize seller performance, and unlock untapped potential. Varicent stands at the forefront of innovation, celebrated as a market leader in the 2025 Forrester Wave Report for SPM , 2023 Ventana Research Revenue Performance Management (RPM) Value Index , Gartner Peer Insights , 2024 Gartner SPM Market Guide , and G2. Our solutions are trusted by a diverse range of global industry leaders like T-Mobile, ServiceNow, Wawanesa Bank, Shaw Industries, Moody's, Stryker and hundreds more. Here’s why you’ll thrive at Varicent :

• Innovate with Purpose : Build impactful solutions for customers worldwide.
• Join Excellence : Work in a diverse, collaborative, and innovative team.
• Shape the Future : Lead in redefining revenue optimization.
• Grow Together : Unlock your potential in a supportive environment.

Join us at Varicent—where your talent and ambition meet limitless opportunities for success!

As a Sr. Director, People Solutions you will utilize strong business acumen, data analytics, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate and influence senior leaders to enable our business through people-driven strategies and roadmaps. Reporting to the CHRO, this role operates at all altitudes - one minute, you’ll be building a people strategy with a member of our Executive Team, and the next, you’ll be coaching an employee.

What You'll Do :

Drive Business Results :

• Advise on, create, and execute people strategies that drive the business forward. Consult with the leadership team on Talent Planning, Org Design, Retention Strategies, and Change Management.
• Drive organizational success by proactively using HR data to guide group leaders, solve complex challenges, identify trends, and recommend and implement effective HR strategies.
• Identify, design, develop, lead / project manage and implement critical business transformation initiatives and projects that impact employee experience, growth, and retention.
• Effectively manage employee relations by identifying and resolving issues, while proactively addressing the root causes for lasting resolutions.

Leadership Coaching :

• Coach Managers to lead through change, effectively performance manage, and increase employee engagement with ongoing feedback and effective communication.
• Develop and cultivate strong relationships with the leadership team, the Employee Experience team, the Centres of Excellence (COE) and external partners.

Program Delivery and Effectiveness :

• Drive talent management efforts (performance, talent assessment and succession planning) in partnership with Talent Enablement
• Strengthen the organizational capabilities across the Company by ensuring individual, team, corporate and cross functional training and development programs are available and executed

Compliance :

• Act as lead for Canadian and International employment legislative changes and rollouts to ensure compliance
• Ensure HR policies and practices are aligned with relevant laws and regulations. Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to address HR-related legal matters as needed
• Some travel may be required

What You'll Bring :

• 10-15 years’ work experience in Human Resources, at least 3 at a Director or Sr. Director level
• Demonstrated experience working with Global workforce (multi-location operations). We have offices in Canada, US, UK, Romania and Australia and are expanding into Latin America
• Strong demonstrated knowledge of Canadian employment legislation & processes
• Demonstrated strength and experience in all aspects of human resources (i.e. Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Talent management, Organization design, change management, HR operations, etc.)
• 5+ years' experience supporting Software Engineering and Sales organizations, preferably in a SaaS business
• Broad and strong HR experience across HR foundational processes & procedures
• Proven track record of designing and leading cross-functional business transformation initiatives
• Experience managing and driving change in a demanding business environment
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills at all levels.
• Demonstrated success in providing context and “connecting the dots” in translating business needs into actionable plans across the organization, including people processes and plan to support the needs of the business.
• Success in prioritizing issues and opportunities, allocating resources and managing effectively.
• Experience in Program and project management

Varicent is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process please email [emailprotected]

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