VP, Human Resources
Job Summary
Provide strategic Human Resources support and development of the HR Portfolio and Talent Acquisition teams with developing and executing a forwardlooking 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 peoplerelated risk.
A critical component of this role isoverseeing HR due diligence and integration for mergers acquisitions and strategic partnerships ensuring people culture compensation and compliance considerations are identified early and managed effectively postclose.
WHAT WILL YOUR NEW ROLE BE
Strategic Leadership
Develop and execute a comprehensive HR and talent strategy aligned with business goals and longterm 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 highperforming 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 peoplerelated integration strategies and oversee postacquisition 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 peoplerelated risks and implement mitigation strategies
Oversee HR policies practices and systems to ensure consistency and scalability
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field
15 years of progressive HR leadership experience including seniorlevel 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
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree (MBA MS in HR or related field)
Experience in a highgrowth private equitybacked or multientity organization
SHRMSCP SPHR or other relevant certification
WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT
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
WHAT WE OFFER
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!
COMPENSATION DETAILS
The potential salary range for this role is $110000 to $130000 per year with eligibility for bonus or merit program. Final compensation will be based on experience skills market conditions and internal equity. We offer a competitive Total Rewards program including health benefits RRSP matching stock option and career development opportunities.
Required Experience:
Exec
About Company
Harris is an acquirer of software businesses. Our focus is to acquire businesses with growth potential, manage them well and build them for the future.