Vice President, Human Resources (Ref#: M28)

Saskatoon Co-op is unique. As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve our local members and customers and delivering profits back to our communities while investing in sustainable growth. Members are our owners whom profits are shared with. We are your neighbors and ensure we are contributing to create local job growth, investments in local charities, organizations and sports teams and make sustainable investments in local products. Our work is guided by our values of community, integrity, and excellence and driven by our vision of being Our Communities’ Trusted 1st Choice. We are proud to be one of Saskatoon’s top employers and one of Western Canada’s most respected and well-known brands. Saskatoon Co-op employs over 1,400 team members serving over 126,000 members across multiple business lines located in 10 communities We invite applications for the Executive Leadership Team position of Vice-President, Human Resources in the Human Resources Department at our Administration Building, located in Saskatoon, SK. The Role Reporting to the CEO and as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Vice President, Human Resources plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s business and human resources (HR) strategy. Serving as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to the CEO and other senior leaders, this role is accountable for aligning human resources priorities with business objectives to drive organizational performance and long-term success. The Vice President, Human Resources provides visionary leadership to the HR team, overseeing all aspects of HR Operations, Payroll and Talent Management and aligning the team to understand business goals, issues, needs and proactively identifying and resolving opportunities impacting outcomes. This role is instrumental in fostering a performance centered, inclusive and purpose-driven workplace prioritizing the employee experience and shaping a workplace where everyone can grow, belong, and succeed. Key Responsibilities Strategy and Leadership Collaborate with executive leadership to create and drive organizational strategy Develops and executes a comprehensive HR scorecard aligned with the Co-operative’s vision, mission, values and goals Establishes local HR frameworks, standards, policies and best practices to meet the evolving needs of the business Partners with other leaders to foster leadership alignment and offer insight organizational design, talent planning and workforce effectiveness Proactively anticipates and assesses needs, gaps, and challenges, developing solutions to address risks and opportunities Provides thoughtful guidance on complex HR and organizational matters, balancing strategic priorities, risks and operational excellence. HR Operations and Efficiencies Oversee key HR areas and provide guidance on talent management, employee relations, labour relations and payroll, as well as all people related programs and processes; consult with centralized service providers Ensures adoption and continuous adaptation of a new HRMS and alignment of internal HR processes Oversees implementation of total rewards framework and ensures alignment for the annual compensation cycle; collaborates with Finance to provide accurate and timely financial reporting Provides leadership, mentorship and strategic direction to HR team leaders Utilizes HR analytics and workforce metrics to drive data informed decision making Ensures legal and regulatory compliance across the association; proactively identify and address HR-related legislative and regulatory risks Creates, monitors, manages and reports on the budget for all HR functions Upholds high standards of values, ethics, privacy and confidentiality, brand and inclusion efforts in all HR practices Qualifications Minimum 10 years’ experience of progressive HR leadership Experience in HR strategy, talent management, labour relations; payroll and HRMS experience considered an asset Bachelor’s Degree majoring in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field with Professional HR Certifications; CPHR preferred Possesses a strategic, business-focused mindset with a broad understanding of business issues, metrics and organizational linkages; proven success at aligning HR strategy with business goals in a fast-paced, evolving business environment Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate with multiple stakeholders to adapt to the presenting needs Effectively able to communicate across all audiences in various forums utilizing multiple mediums Job Type and Location This is an in -person, permanent full-time position is located in Saskatoon. Some regional travel and time outside of regular office hours may be required. Deadline for applications: October 6, 2025 Apply online: www.saskatoonco-op.crs If you are interested or require additional information, please contact: Patti Glowa, Vice-President, Human Resources at Patti.Glowa@saskatoon.crs.