VP, Human Resources
Harris Computer View all jobs
- Ottawa, ON
- $110,000-130,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and execute a comprehensive HR and talent strategy aligned with business goals and long‑term growth plans
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the Portfolio Group President and Portfolio COO and, executive team, on organizational effectiveness, culture, leadership, and workforce strategy
- Translate business priorities into scalable people programs, policies, and infrastructure
- Lead, mentor, and develop high‑performing HR and Talent Acquisition teams
- Oversee core HR functions including employee relations, performance management, learning and development, total rewards, HR operations, and compliance
- Ensure Talent Acquisition strategy supports current and future workforce needs, including executive hiring and critical roles
- With the Portfolio HR team drive workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives
- Partner with business leaders to forecast talent needs and assess organizational capabilities
- Guide initiatives to improve engagement, retention, and productivity
- Provide SME support to HR due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and investments, including assessment of:
+ Compensation, benefits, and incentive programs
+ Employment agreements and retention strategies
+ Culture and change readiness
+ HR policies, practices, and compliance considerations for possibly a global workforce
- Partner with Legal, Finance, and Learning & Development throughout transaction lifecycle
- Develop people‑related integration strategies and oversee post‑acquisition HR integration and change management
- Champion company values, culture, and initiatives
- Ensure a consistent and positive employee experience across the organization
- Provide leadership direction around management efforts during periods of transformation and growth
- Act as a bridge between the Frontline portfolio and Central HR (including HR Shared Services, HR Technology, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, and Culture & Engagement), leveraging centrally designed programs and tools to deliver consistent, scalable people solutions across the business
- Provide ongoing input and feedback to Central HR on portfolio-specific needs, ensuring co-creation of strategies that balance global consistency with the autonomy required to drive performance and employee experience at the business unit level
- Ensure compliance with country federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
- Identify people‑related risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Oversee HR policies, practices, and systems to ensure consistency and scalability
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including senior‑level leadership
- Proven experience leading both HR and Talent Acquisition functions
- Demonstrated experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, including HR due diligence and integration
- Strong business acumen with the ability to align people strategy to financial and operational goals
- Master’s degree (MBA, MS in HR, or related field)
- Experience in a high‑growth, private equity–backed, or multi‑entity organization
- SHRM‑SCP, SPHR, or other relevant certification
- Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline
- Influential leader with executive presence
- Expertise in organizational design and change management
- High emotional intelligence and strong judgment
- Collaborative partner with Legal, Finance, and leadership teams
- Three weeks' vacation (four weeks after three years and five weeks after seven years) plus five personal days
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage from your first day of employment
- Financial and professional development support for CPA candidates and members
- Employee stock ownership and RRSP matching programs
- Lifestyle rewards program
- Flexible work options
- Performance driven organization with many opportunities for advancement
- And more!
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