VP, Human Resources

## VP, Human Resources Apply locations:
Ontario, Canada:
Wisconsin, United States:
British Columbia, Canada:
Texas, United States:
Quebec, Canada time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R0041085

Provide strategic Human Resources support and development of the HR Portfolio and Talent Acquisition teams with developing and executing a forward‐looking people strategy that enables business growth, operational excellence, and cultural alignment. This role leads the HR and Talent team for the portfolio and serves as a strategic advisor to the executive team on workforce planning, talent optimization, organizational effectiveness, and people‐related risk.

A critical component of this role is
** overseeing HR due diligence and integration for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships**, ensuring people, culture, compensation, and compliance considerations are identified early and managed effectively post‐close.
** WHAT WILL YOUR NEW ROLE BE**###
** Strategic Leadership
*** 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###
** HR & Talent Team Leadership
*** 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###
** Talent & Workforce Planning
*** 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###
** M&A and Acquisition HR Due Diligence
*** Provide SME support to HR due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and investments, including assessment of:  + Organizational structure and talent risks  + 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###
** Employee Experience & Culture
*** 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###
** Central HR Collaboration
*** 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###
** Compliance, Risk & Governance
*** 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
** WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
*** 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…