Associate Vice President, Human Resources

About the Company

Prestigious liberal arts university

Industry
Education Management

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1843

Employees
201-500

Categories

- Education
- Higher Education
- B2C

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Associate Vice President for Human Resources to play a pivotal role in the development and advancement of an institutional people strategy. The successful candidate will be a strategic partner to the company's leadership, fostering a high-performing, engaged, and inclusive workforce. This role involves providing strategic leadership in human capital planning, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, talent management, and workforce transformation. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and forward-thinking leader, recognized for their ability to build strong relationships and lead organizational changes within complex, collegial, and unionized environments. They must be committed to developing people, strengthening organizational culture,



and creating a motivating work environment where staff can thrive.

The role requires a leader with sound judgment, political acumen, and exceptional interpersonal skills, who is deeply committed to continuous improvement and innovation. The candidate should be adept at leveraging emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to enhance organizational effectiveness while maintaining a people-centered approach. Responsibilities include designing and implementing practices, policies, and programs that support institutional change and foster a team-oriented, respectful, and inclusive work and learning environment. The position is ideal for a trusted advisor and business partner to senior management, who can ensure that HR strategies are aligned with the company's long-term vision and institutional priorities.

Hiring Manager Title
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Functions

- Human Resources

📌 Associate Vice President, Human Resources (Sherbrooke)
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