Vice President, Human Resources
Job Location:
Charlotte, NC - USA
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Job Summary
Come Build Your Career at Aecon!
Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects from transformative transportation networks to critical energy industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.
At Aecon you can count on:
- Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people projects partners and stakeholders is our priority focus today and always.
- Integrity. We lead by example with humility and courage.
- Accountability. Were passionate about delivering on our commitments.
- Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued supported and empowered to contribute fully.
We deliver infrastructure with purpose and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation we call it Aecon Proud.
At Aecon we:
- Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental emotional and physical well-being.
- Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University tuition reimbursement and Leadership Programs.
- Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect teamwork collaboration and new ideas through meaningful initiatives training and partnerships with Veteran groups to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
- Operate responsibly by managing risk safety and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.
Our success is built on the passion expertise and dedication of our people. Together we embrace strong execution innovation and continuous improvement values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If youre inspired to make a difference through future-building projects join our best-in-class team.
- Partner with U.S. Engineering and Federal leadership teams to define and execute talent strategies aligned with business growthobjectives.
- Translate business plans into workforce strategies including:
- Talent acquisition and workforce planning
- Leadership pipeline and succession development
- Critical role identification and capability building
- Support delivery of Operational Excellence priorities by ensuring the right talent is in place to execute complex projects and contracts.Direct involvement in recruitment activities asrequiredfor senior/ critical roles.
- Embed talent strategies that directly improve:
- Project performance
- Workforce productivity
- Retention of key technical and leadership roles
- Serve as the senior HR leader for U.S. operations across Engineering and Federal business units.
- Provide strategic and operational HR support to:
- Sector leadership teams
- Project leadership teams
- Functional partners
- ProvideadditionalHR leadership across Aecon U.S. operations asappropriate.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. federal state and local employment legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Partner with Legal and HR Operations to:
- Monitor changes in U.S. labor and employment laws
- Assess impact on Aecons workforce practices
- Implement compliant policies and processes
- Collaborate with HR leaders to mitigate HR-related risks across U.S. operations including:
- Workforce relations
- Investigations and compliance matters
- Audit and governance requirements
- Supportthe adaptation and implementation of Aecons enterprise HR programs and COE initiatives within the such as
- Talent management and performance processes
- Leadership development and learning programs
- Compensation rewards and benefits frameworks
- Ensure programs reflect:
- U.S. market conditions
- Regulatory requirements
- Competitive talent practices
- Balance global consistency with local adaptationto maximize effectiveness across regions
- Work closely with Canadian HR Executive Team and COEs to:
- Align U.S. HR priorities with global strategy
- Share best practices and insights across geographies
- Ensure consistent application of Aecons HR operating model
- Act as a key connector between U.S. operations and enterprise HR functions.
- Drive leadership capability across U.S. operations including:
- Coaching senior leaders
- Supporting leadership effectiveness and team performance
- Lead organizational design and effectiveness initiatives aligned with:
- Business growth
- Project delivery needs
- Ensure strong succession pipelines and development planning for critical roles.
- Leverage workforce data and analytics to inform decision making including:
- Talent trends and risks
- Productivity and workforce effectiveness
- Retention and engagement insights
- Provideactionable insights to senior leadership to enable data-driven talent decisions.
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field
- 15 years of progressive HR experience includingat least 5 yearsof senior leadership experience
- Proven experience:
- Supporting large-scale engineering construction infrastructure or federal contracting organizations
- Partnering directly with senior operational leaders
- Leading HR strategy in complex regulated environments
- Strong experience in:
- U.S. employment law and regulatory frameworks
- Cross-border HR operations (U.S./Canada preferred)
- Demonstrated success in implementing enterprise HR programs and driving change
- Deep understanding of how engineering and federal contracting businesses operate
- Ability to connect HR strategy to financial and operational outcomes
- Trusted advisor to senior executives
- Ability to influence and shape business decisions
- Strong knowledge of U.S. labor laws compliance requirements and HR governance
- Experienceoperatingin a matrixed global organization
- Ability to balance enterprise consistency with regional needs
- Proven ability to translate strategy into practical scalable solutions
- Strongtrack recordof leading transformation initiatives
- Clear talent strategiesestablishedfor Engineering and Federal business units
- Strong alignment between U.S. HR practices and enterprise HR operating model
- Effective adaptation of HR programs to the U.S. regulatory and market environment
- Strengthened leadership pipelines in critical U.S. roles
- Improved visibility and management of workforce risks and compliance requirements
Why This Role Matters
As Aecon expands its U.S. footprint this role is critical to ensuring the organization has the leadership capability and compliance framework required to succeed in a complex and competitive market.
The VP HR will play a pivotal role in bridging strategy and execution ensuring talent becomes a key enabler of growth performance and risk management across the identified client groups.
Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race color religion sex national origin age mental or physical disabilities veteran status and all other characteristics protected by law.
We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.
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