VP, HR Business Partnership

Important Notice: This position is being managed by Boyden. To be considered external candidates must apply directly via the job posting on Boydens website using the link below.

Job posting link via Boyden: VP HR Business Partnership

Our Story & Purpose:

Were Vancity a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. Since 1946 our relentless commitment to these values has helped us challenge the status quo and break down barriers. Weve made bold commitments to become net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans and were actively pursuing strategies in Indigenous banking and financial resilience for our members.

As the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada were proud to be consistently recognized as one of the countrys Top Employers. If youre ready to join our team of 2300 diverse individuals access competitive rewards and benefits and be part of a greater movement - apply today!

Your Role in Supporting Our Members:

As a Vice President HR Business Partnership you will lead and deliver people strategies aligned with Vancitys vision and business priorities. Overseeing HR Business Partnership and Talent Acquisition you will work closely with the Executive Leadership Team and Board to strengthen organizational effectiveness and support employee engagement development and performance. As a trusted advisor to senior leaders you will ensure consistent and effective people practices across the organization.

This is a Full-time Permanent role based at our Vancity head office and will report directly to the Chief People Officer. While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement you will be expected to be on-site for events and business demands.

How Youll Make an Impact in Your Departments:

HR Business Partnership

• Partnering with executive and senior leaders to support the evolution of operating models organizational structures and talent strategies
• Providing strategic advice and guidance on a broad range of people matters including performance management organizational design and workforce planning

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Strategy

• Leading the development and execution of talent acquisition strategies that align with Vancitys business priorities and future workforce needs
• Partnering with leaders to identify talent needs and build pipelines that support succession and long-term capability

Employee & Labour Relations

• Leading and supporting labour relations strategy including collective bargaining union engagement and ongoing relationship management
• Providing oversight and guidance on complex employee relations matters across unionized and non-unionized environments

People Operations & Organizational Effectiveness

• Driving continuous improvement of HR processes practices and operating models to support efficiency consistency and quality outcomes
• Strengthening how information is managed accessed and used to support decision-making across the People & Culture function

What Youll Bring to the Team:

• Progressive senior HR leadership experience within a large complex organization with expertise across HR Business Partnership Talent Acquisition and employee relations
• Strong judgement and the ability to manage complex employee and labour relations matters while supporting business leaders in a fast-paced environment

Extra Skills That Set You Apart:

• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions including employee integration and organizational alignment
• Experience in financial services or within a unionized environment
  
  

Youll Thrive Here If You Are:

• Values-led You consistently embed equity inclusion and community impact into decision-making and strategic direction.
• A systems thinker You understand interdependencies across the organization and design integrated enterprise-wide solutions.
• Strategic and forward-looking You anticipate emerging trends and translate them into practical purpose-aligned strategies.
• Influential and collaborative You build alignment trust and commitment across diverse stakeholders without relying on formal authority.
• Analytical and conceptually strong You bring rigor insight and clarity to complex and ambiguous issues.
• A people-centered leader You develop talent foster inclusion and build high-performing teams.
• Grounded in judgment and integrity You exercise sound judgment aligned with fiduciary regulatory and ethical responsibilities.

We value lived experience so if you are interested in this role we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills dont perfectly align with those listed.

What Youll Earn:

This role offers a salary range of $204000 to $240000 per annum. The base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications skills previous experience and internal equity. As part of the total rewards package employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program subject to program eligibility requirements.

**Posting Deadline: Posted until filled. **

Why Youll Love Working Here

A career at Vancity is more than just a job youre joining a tradition of change-makers who are creating lasting change for our communities. Beyond base pay we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to ensure our employees are empowered to thrive:

• Living Wage Employer: Were the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and consistently ranked among Canadas Top Employers.
• Customizable Benefits: Permanent employees receive flexible benefit packages that can be tailored annually to meet evolving needs.
• Generous Vacation: New employees start with 3-4 weeks of vacation per year with additional days earned over time.
• Extra Stat Holidays: In addition to BCs 11 statutory holidays we offer 2 extra days plus care days for personal or family illness.
• Immediate Health Coverage: Health and dental benefits begin on your hire date with three levels of coverage to choose from.
• Defined Benefit Pension: Our retirement plan provides a guaranteed income for life recognizing that retirement looks different for everyone.

Vancity Talent Programs:

Vancity supports an inclusive hiring process for candidates who self-identify as Indigenous Black or Trans. With special permission from the BC Human Rights Commissioner this initiative provides access to career development opportunities prioritized job screening and feedback. Any information you choose to share will be stored securely and used only for recruitment and career development connected to this initiative in line with the BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). For details please see our dedicated Talent Programs job posting.

At Vancity were committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace to help our people and communities thrive and prosper. Diversity in our workforce is integral so that we can truly represent understand and respond to our community needs and deliver on our member experience.

We are also committed to an inclusive barrier-free and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations or support at any stage of the recruitment process (including the application stage) we encourage you to let us know by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at Were here to work with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively. All requests will be handled with the utmost respect and confidentiality so you can participate fully in the process.

Required Experience:

Exec