Vice President, Human Resources (Ref#: M28)

Saskatoon - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Saskatoon Co-op is unique. As a co-operative we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve our local members and customers and delivering profits back to our communities while investing in sustainable growth. Members are our owners whom profits are shared with. We are your neighbors and ensure we are contributing to create local job growth investments in local charities organizations and sports teams and make sustainable investments in local products. Our work is guided by our values of community integrity and excellence and driven by our vision of being Our Communities Trusted 1st Choice. We are proud to be one of Saskatoons top employers and one of Western Canadas most respected and well-known brands. Saskatoon Co-op employs over 1400 team members serving over 126000 members across multiple business lines located in 10 communities

We invite applications for the Executive Leadership Team position of Vice-President Human Resources in the Human Resources Departmentat our Administration Building located in Saskatoon SK.

The Role

Reporting to the CEO and as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team the Vice President Human Resources plays a pivotal role in shaping the organizations business and human resources (HR) strategy. Serving as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to the CEO and other senior leaders this role is accountable for aligning human resources priorities with business objectives to drive organizational performance and long-term success. The Vice President Human Resources provides visionary leadership to the HR team overseeing all aspects of HR Operations Payroll and Talent Management and aligning the team to understand business goals issues needs and proactively identifying and resolving opportunities impacting outcomes. This role is instrumental in fostering a performance centered inclusive and purpose-driven workplace prioritizing the employee experience and shaping a workplace where everyone can grow belong and succeed.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Leadership

Collaborate with executive leadership to create and drive organizational strategy
Develops and executes a comprehensive HR scorecard aligned with the Co-operatives vision mission values and goals
Establishes local HR frameworks standards policies and best practices to meet the evolving needs of the business
Partners with other leaders to foster leadership alignment and offer insight organizational design talent planning and workforce effectiveness
Proactively anticipates and assesses needs gaps and challenges developing solutions to address risks and opportunities
Provides thoughtful guidance on complex HR and organizational matters balancing strategic priorities risks and operational excellence.

HR Operations and Efficiencies

Oversee key HR areas and provide guidance on talent management employee relations labour relations and payroll as well as all people related programs and processes; consult with centralized service providers
Ensures adoption and continuous adaptation of a new HRMS and alignment of internal HR processes
Oversees implementation of total rewards framework and ensures alignment for the annual compensation cycle; collaborates with Finance to provide accurate and timely financial reporting
Provides leadership mentorship and strategic direction to HR team leaders
Utilizes HR analytics and workforce metrics to drive data informed decision making
Ensures legal and regulatory compliance across the association; proactively identify and address HR-related legislative and regulatory risks
Creates monitors manages and reports on the budget for all HR functions
Upholds high standards of values ethics privacy and confidentiality brand and inclusion efforts in all HR practices

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years experience of progressive HR leadership
Experience in HR strategy talent management labour relations; payroll and HRMS experience considered an asset
Bachelors Degree majoring in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field with Professional HR Certifications; CPHR preferred
Possesses a strategic business-focused mindset with a broad understanding of business issues metrics and organizational linkages; proven success at aligning HR strategy with business goals in a fast-paced evolving business environment
Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate with multiple stakeholders to adapt to the presenting needs
Effectively able to communicate across all audiences in various forums utilizing multiple mediums

Job Type and Location

This is an in -person permanent full-time position is located in Saskatoon. Some regional travel and time outside of regular office hours may be required.

Deadline for applications: October 6 2025

Apply online:

If you are interested or require additional information please contact: Patti Glowa Vice-President Human Resources at .

Required Experience:

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DescriptionSaskatoon Co-op is unique. As a co-operative we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve our local members and customers and delivering profits back to our communities while investing in sustainable growth. Members are our owners whom profits are shared with. We ar...