SVP Human Resources
Our client is a global manufacturing company with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. With over 900 employees and growing, we are looking for a Senior Vice President of Human Resources to join the Executive Leadership Team to help the company optimize the workforce and set the right HR policies to enable the transition to the next level in global expansion. This is a purpose-driven company on a quest to improve healthcare outcomes for people worldwide.
Position Overview:
Based in Vancouver, The Senior Vice President of Human Resources (SVP, HR) will play a crucial role in contributing to the company's overall strategic and operational plans. This role involves planning, developing, recommending, and implementing human resources strategies, standards, and processes to support global business goals. Key focus areas include succession planning, talent management, organizational and performance management, legal matters, staffing and recruitment, compensation and benefits, training and development, and employee relations.
Key Responsibilities:
Contribute to overall business strategy and operational planning.
Establish a robust management succession plan aligned with the company's strategic objectives.
Support developing an effective executive team to sustain the Company’s long-term success.
Serve as a strategic business advisor to executive/senior management on key organizational and management issues.
Collaborate with executives and senior managers to plan and evolve the organizational model and structure, identifying and addressing gaps in organizational capability.
Ensure compliance with employment, immigration, privacy, and human rights laws across all jurisdictions (USA, Canada, Europe, and Asia).
Establish and implement HR initiatives that effectively communicate and support the Company’s mission and strategic vision.
Develop HR plans and strategies to support overall business operations objectives.
Facilitate the development of a high-performance culture, aligning employees with overall business goals through appropriate performance management standards and practices.
Work with managers at all levels to identify and develop key competencies for employee success.
Support and coach managers in setting and discussing short and long-term objectives with employees.
Develop succession plans for key roles within the organization.
Recommend compensation and benefits policies and practices to attract and retain talent globally.
Develop strategies and programs to balance managerial and technical skill development with individual employee aspirations; support and coach managers in training and development planning.
Develop and oversee key performance indicators to measure and track progress.
Qualifications:
A Master’s Degree is preferred or equivalent undergraduate experience.
A minimum of 15 years of human resource management experience, with experience in high-growth environments, is required.
Experience with mergers and acquisitions is desirable.
Strong business acumen with a broad strategic and organizational perspective.
Demonstrated strong cross-functional team skills, supporting business units and other departments to meet business goals.
Exceptional communication skills in English.
For more information, please contact:
Tim Swanson at tim@corporate.bc.ca or
Amanda Du Toit at amanda@corporate.bc.ca