VP, People & Culture

MealSuite; Cambridge; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic VP, People & Culture to drive innovative HR strategies in a rapidly growing SaaS environment. This pivotal role involves leading a talented team, shaping company culture, and ensuring compliance across global operations. You'll have the opportunity to implement programs that attract and retain top talent while fostering an inclusive and engaging workplace. If you're passionate about transforming HR practices and thrive in a hybrid work model, this position offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization.

Benefits

Unlimited paid time off

Healthcare benefits

Hybrid flexibility

Work-life balance

Inclusive workplace

Equity program participation

Career development opportunities

Positive community impact work

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of Ontario employment legislation is essential.
• 10+ years in HR with leadership experience in a SaaS environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce planning and talent acquisition initiatives.
• Enhance employee experience and compliance with HR policies.

Skills

Human Resources Management

Talent Acquisition

Workforce Planning

Employee Engagement

Compliance Knowledge

Leadership

Technology Utilization in HR

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

10+ years of HR experience

Tools

HR Management Systems

PEO Model

Job description

MealSuite, an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company, is a privately owned SaaS organization comprising 190+ team members across the globe, with hub locations in Cambridge, ON, Canada, Dallas, TX, USA, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Our suite of end-to-end foodservice technology solutions helps professionals across healthcare and aging services streamline their operations, save time, reduce food waste, and meet regulatory requirements, so they can focus on what matters most: improving the quality of patient and resident care.

We're looking for our next dynamic and innovative VP, People & Culture to join our team as we experience exciting growth. Reporting to the CEO, you'll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the human resources function across our global hybrid and remote employee locations in Canada, the USA, and Vietnam. You will lead a growing People & Culture team and build on strategies that attract, retain, and develop top talent, foster a positive and engaging work environment, and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, as we scale. This is a unique opportunity to shape the next evolution of our company culture and play a pivotal role in our continued success.

A day in the life as a VP, People & Culture

• Workforce Planning: Lead strategic workforce planning initiatives to support sustainable, rapid growth, ensuring we have the right people in the right places to achieve our business objectives.
• Talent Attraction, Selection & Hiring: Empower the Talent Acquisition team to build a compelling employer brand that attracts a diverse pool of qualified candidates.
• Pre-boarding & Onboarding: Continually evolve the company-wide pre-boarding and onboarding programs.
• Learning & Growth: Design and implement a continuous learning and development program.
• Employee Experience: Provide strategic leadership to enhance programs that foster a culture of belonging, wellness, fairness, and recognition.
• Compensation & Benefits: Maintain a competitive and equitable compensation and benefits program.
• Compliance: Maintain policies and programs to ensure compliance with all relevant employment legislation.
• Operations: Administer and continuously build, maintain, and improve all P&C programs, systems, and tools.
• Leadership: Lead the exceptional P&C team and mentor their growth, development, and career progression.

If the below describe your knowledge, experience and character, this role could be for you:

• I have expert level knowledge of Ontario provincial employment related legislation.
• I gained my human resources knowledge through a combination of formal education and direct human resources experience.
• I have 10+ years of direct human resources experience with at least 2 years leading a People & Culture function in a high growth SaaS organization.
• I have worked with a PEO model.
• I enjoy using technology to modernize the HR function.
• I'm familiar with leading HR operations in a global capacity.
• I'm exceptional at balancing the advocacy of the employees, the business and the leaders.
• I am passionate about fostering an environment where employees and leaders are excited to meet with P&C.
• I love a hybrid model and am able to work in the Cambridge, Ontario office located at 96 Grand Ave S at least 2 days a week.
• I'm willing to travel to the Dallas, Texas office on a quarterly basis and occasional travel to Vietnam.
• I thrive in an agile environment that is constantly changing.
• I love to be directly involved in projects and initiatives that offer continued learning.

More to love about working at MealSuite:

• We are passionate people that care about others.
• We've built a progressive culture that values teamwork and innovation.
• We're growing sustainably.

We take care of our employees too! Here are just a few of the great things we offer:

• Unlimited paid time off.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Hybrid flexibility.
• Work-life balance.
• An inclusive workplace.
• Participation in our equity program.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement.
• Purposeful work with a positive community impact.

Have we got your attention? Great! Here's what's next:

Apply today with your resume and answers to our application questions.

We'll start reviewing candidates within two weeks of this position being posted and will reach out to you if we'd like to get to know you a bit better.

If you require accommodation to our application process, please contact [e-mail].