Vice President, People & Culture
Axonify•Waterloo, ON
•CA$200,000 - CA$250,800•Hybrid
About The Position
Axonify is seeking a Vice President, People & Culture to lead its full-stack People team, which includes Talent Acquisition, Business Partnering, Total Rewards, People Operations, Learning & Development, and Office Management. This role is a key member of the senior leadership team and will be instrumental in shaping the company's culture and people strategy. The ideal candidate is a strong business partner and culture champion, passionate about building inclusive, high-performance cultures where people can do their best work.
Requirements
- A track record of building and leading high-performing teams across the full people spectrum
- Strategic thinker with a strong operator mindset; you can set the vision and drive execution
- Experience partnering closely with senior leadership
- Proven experience as a People leader at a multinational company with a large Canadian presence
- Genuine passion for building inclusive, high-performance cultures where people do their best work
- Data-driven approach to people decisions, with comfort using analytics and metrics
- Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to navigate complex people situations with empathy and clarity
Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and grow a high-performing People team
- Partner with the executive team to shape and execute people strategy aligned to business goals
- Lead the development of scalable people programs that foster a high-performance culture
- Spearhead talent acquisition strategy and drive recruiting excellence to attract top talent across Canada and globally
- Architect the design and management of a competitive, equitable total rewards program, including compensation, benefits, and recognition
- Direct HR operations and ensure compliance with employment law and best practices
- Cultivate L&D programs that drive performance, growth, and readiness at all levels
- Champion employee experience, culture, and engagement across a hybrid workforce
- Use data and people analytics to inform decisions and track what's working
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive Health Benefits
- 4 weeks of vacation
- 7 Life Care Days
- Flexible holiday program
- Wellness Spending Account
- Home Office Spending Account
- Parental top-up
- New Parent Days
- Matched retirement savings
- Professional Development Budget
- Paid Volunteer Time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
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