Vice President leading global HR strategy, compliance, and M&A integration for Enghouse Systems, a multinational software company.
Overseeing HR operations, talent programs, and employee lifecycle across international regions.
Responsibilities
Lead Enghouse's centralized global Human Resources function and establish consistent HR strategies, policies, programs, and governance across operating regions
Advise the Chief Administrative Officer on Human Resources matters and provide commercially sound recommendations
Align HR strategies and initiatives with financial, operational, and strategic objectives
Develop and execute the global HR strategy supporting business objectives and international growth
Lead the employee lifecycle across North America, Central and South America, Europe, the United Kingdom, India, and the Asia-Pacific region
Ensure compliance with employment legislation and regulatory requirements across international jurisdictions
Lead HR due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, including employment risk assessments, organizational analysis, retention planning, and workforce transition strategies
Develop and execute post-acquisition integration plans for acquired businesses and employees
Identify organizational risks and opportunities and recommend practical solutions
Lead governance and continuous improvement of the HRIS
Build and develop a high-performing HR team
Support international operations through occasional travel
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline
Minimum of 15 years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience, including executive-level responsibility
Demonstrated success leading a centralized global Human Resources function across multiple international regions
Significant experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, including HR due diligence, employment risk assessment, workforce planning, and post-acquisition integration
Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR practices across multiple international jurisdictions
Deep knowledge of employment law and compliance, including strong working knowledge of GDPR
Experience within enterprise software, technology, or another acquisitive multinational organization strongly preferred
Experience administering and optimizing an HRIS, preferably BambooHR
Demonstrated business acumen and understanding of HR's contribution to profitability and operational effectiveness
Proven ability to make commercially focused decisions balancing legal, employee, operational, and business considerations
Juris Doctor (JD/LLB) or significant employment law experience strongly preferred
CHRL, CHRE, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent professional designation considered an asset
Benefits
Occasional international travel to regional offices and newly acquired businesses
Opportunity to work with a global software company and senior leadership team
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