Vice President, Human Resources - Sales & Business Development

Standard Aero; Winnipeg; Remote; CAD 210,000 - 281,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aviation services provider is seeking a Vice President, Human Resources – Sales & Business Development. This role requires a strong HR leader with at least 10 years of experience, including 5 in a senior position. Candidates will be responsible for shaping HR strategies and supporting global expansion, backed by comprehensive benefits and a culture that values personal and professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

5% 401(k) matching program

Paid time off and flexible work options

Annual bonus opportunities

Learning and professional development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior or executive-level role.
• Proven success partnering with and influencing senior global sales or commercial leadership teams.
• Strong analytical capability to assess organizational needs and implement impactful solutions.

Responsibilities

• Champion organizational design and HR practices that foster innovation and sustainable growth.
• Lead strategic workforce planning and talent acquisition to support global expansion.
• Translate business objectives into actionable, measurable people strategies that drive results.

Skills

Strategic Partnership

Organizational Design & Change Management

HR Expertise

Interpersonal Effectiveness

Business Acumen

Leadership

Mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Vice President, Human Resources – Sales & Business Development

Location: Remote (North America). Approx. one week per month of travel, including international travel, is required.

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and expertise to solve aviation’s most complex challenges. Together, we get the job done — and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture provide a foundation for building a lasting career with a team you can count on day in and day out.

As one of the world’s largest independent Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) providers, StandardAero employs more than 8,000 professionals across 55 locations on six continents. We are proud to be at the forefront of aviation innovation and excellence — and we’re just getting started.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Vice President, Human Resources – Sales & Business Development to join our global leadership team. Reporting directly to the SVP, Human Resources for our Airlines & Fleets and Military, Helicopter & Energy Divisions, this role presents a rare opportunity to shape the future of StandardAero’s people strategy at the intersection of Sales, Business Development, and Asset Management — three of the company’s most critical growth engines.

Serving as a trusted strategic advisor and thought partner to senior leadership, the VP, HR will:

• Champion organizational design and HR practices that foster innovation and sustainable growth
• Lead strategic workforce planning and talent acquisition to support global expansion
• Build and reinforce a culture of agility, collaboration, and high performance across diverse international teams
• Translate business objectives into actionable, measurable people strategies that drive results
• Provide hands‑on HR leadership to customer‑facing, globally dispersed teams operating in complex, fast‑paced markets

Position Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required (Human Resources or related field preferred)
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior or executive‑level role
• Strategic Partnership: Proven success partnering with and influencing senior global sales or commercial leadership teams
• Organizational Design & Change Management: Strong background in structuring organizations and leading through transformation
• HR Expertise: In‑depth knowledge of HR disciplines, processes, policies, and employment law
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Exceptional relationship‑building, communication, and coaching skills
• Business Acumen: Strong analytical capability to assess organizational needs and implement impactful solutions
• Leadership: Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills; ability to lead with integrity and influence
• Mindset: Collaborative, results‑driven, and customer‑focused with a positive, people‑oriented approach

Why Join Us

At StandardAero, our people are our greatest strength. You’ll find a supportive, performance‑driven culture with benefits that help you thrive personally and professionally:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• 5% 401(k) matching program
• Paid time off and flexible work options
• Annual bonus opportunities
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Learning and professional development programs

Join StandardAero — and help shape the people strategy behind the future of aviation.