Director/ VP of Human Resources

Team: People Operations

Location: Calgary, AB, Remote, Canada

Commitment: Full Time

Workplace Type: hybrid

You might be a good fit if you:

• Have a passion for leading industry-changing solutions with significant social, economic, and environmental impact  

• Desire to play a founding role and reap the benefits as part of a growth-stage startup with significant upside  

• Enjoy building not only the technology but also high-performing teams and companies  

• Are committed to continuous learning at the intersection of several industries  

• Are known for moving seamlessly between strategic business thinking and hands-on pragmatism  

What you will do:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute HR strategies that align with our mission and long-term growth plans.  

• Workforce Planning & Organizational Development: Lead initiatives to foster leadership development, succession planning, and workforce planning to meet future business needs.  

• Culture, Equity, & Engagement: Promote a workplace that is inclusive, high-performing, and rooted in psychological safety 

• Recruitment and succession planning: Oversee hiring and succession pipeline.  

• Performance Management & Total Rewards: Evolve performance management systems that reflect Promise Robotics’ values of high performance, feedback, and continuous improvement. 

• Training & Development: Oversee the development and delivery of training programs to enhance employee skills, leadership capabilities, and compliance awareness.  

• Compensation & Benefits: Ensure competitive and equitable compensation structures, manage benefits programs, and evaluate market trends to attract and retain talent.  

• Compliance, HR Systems & Reporting: Ensure organizational compliance with employment standards, health and safety regulations, and other legal requirements. 

• Executive Collaboration: Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team, providing insights on organizational health, workforce trends, and change management.  

• Conflict Resolution: Oversee the resolution of complex employee relations issues and implement policies to mitigate risks.  

• Team leadership: Manage the internal and external global HR team

What you will need to succeed:

• Bachelors degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.  

• Current CHRL or CHRP designation  

• 12 to 18+ years of progressive HR experience, with both start-up and large organization experience preferred, across Canada & the United States.  

• Proven track record of supporting diverse and distributed teams across multiple offices in North America. 

• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations across Canada and the United States.  

• Proven experience developing and implementing HR strategies in a fast-paced environment, preferably within the technology & manufacturing sectors.  

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.  

• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of an organization.  

• Proficiency in HRIS systems and data analytics tools.