Leader, HR & Workforce Strategy
Interac
Leader, HR & Workforce Strategy
At Interac, we design and deliver products and solutions that give Canadians control over their money so they can get more out of life. But that’s not all. Whether we’re leading real-time money movement, driving innovative commerce solutions like open payments for transit systems, or making advancements in new areas like verification and open banking, we are playing a key role in shaping the future of the digital economy in Canada.
Want to make a lasting impact amongst a community of creative thinkers, problem solvers, technical gurus and high-performance application developers? We want to hear from you.
Reporting to the Chief People & Culture Officer, as the leader of HR & Workforce Strategy, you will be the discipline expert responsible for influencing cultural evolution to drive engagement, workforce productivity, and performance within Interac. This role carries the ownership of the HR strategy process, manages workforce planning, and plays a pivotal role in influencing the employer brand, attraction, and sourcing strategy. Your efforts will be instrumental in shaping Interac's talent pool and fostering a culture that aligns with the organization's mission and industry best practices.
You’ll be responsible for:
Developing and leading the overall HR strategy planning process, ensuring alignment with Interac's mission, vision, and organizational goals.
Collaborating closely with senior leadership to ensure HR strategies complement and support the broader business strategy.
Continuously assessing and refining HR strategies in response to changing business conditions and external factors.
Championing culture strategies and roadmaps that align with business outcomes, fostering the desired culture within Interac based on industry best practices and culture assessments.
Overseeing the development and execution of HR-related workforce planning initiatives, ensuring that Interac has the right talent in the right roles.
Conducting research on future workforce trends and applying such to HR thought leadership and strategy.
In collaboration with the HR Practice Leader, evolve the talent attraction strategy, leveraging the organization's Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and designation as a best-in-class employer.
Providing insights to inform HR dashboards and metrics to measure the effectiveness of HR strategies and initiatives.
Offering data-driven insights to HR and business leaders.
Provide coaching and development opportunities to team members to enhance their skills and capabilities.
You Bring:
Champion and thought leader in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and embed DEI principles within Interac's culture and processes
Strong blend of strategic thinking, leadership skills, HR expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership and external partners to drive the organization forward
Proficient in data analysis and insights generation.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience commensurate with the role requirements.
An HR strategist with a minimum of 10 years experience across various HR disciplines, with particular emphasis on cultural evolution and transformation.
Interac requires employees to complete a background check that is completed by one of our service providers. We use this service to complete the following checks:
- 5-year employment verification;
- Canadian criminal record check;
- Education verification;
- Canadian ID cross-check;
- Public safety verification; and
- Credit inquiry
How we work
We know that exceptional people have great ideas and are passionate about their work. Our culture encourages excellence and actively rewards contributions with:
Connection: You’re surrounded by talented people every day who are driven by their passion of a common goal.
Core Values: They define us. Living them helps us be the best at what we do.
Compensation & Benefits: Pay is driven by individual and corporate performance and we provide a multitude of benefits and perks.
Education: To ensure you are the best at what you do we invest in you