Vice-President, Human Resources

At BCRH, we understand the importance of human resources management aligned with a company’s strategic and operational challenges. The position of Vice President of Human Resources is a key function that directly influences organizational development, talent management and the optimization of HR processes.

This role requires strong leadership, deep expertise in change management, and an ability to design innovative and successful HR strategies. To support companies in their recruitment and HR structuring challenges, BCRH offers solutions adapted to employers through various fields of expertise: discover our services.

Primary Responsibilities

As Vice President of Human Resources, you will generally play a central role in the development and implementation of HR strategies for the company in which you will be employed. In essence, VP HR missions include the following tasks:

• Design HR policies and programs aligned with the organization’s overall objectives.
• Drive recruitment, talent retention, and workforce planning.
• Oversee performance management and employee skills development.
• Ensure compliance with labor regulations and HR management best practices.
• Foster an organizational climate conducive to team engagement and productivity.

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A strategic and operational role

As a member of the Executive Committee, the Vice President of HR actively participates in strategic decisions related to talent management and organizational transformation. Together with the management, he or she defines the HR orientations that support the company’s growth.

From an operational point of view, this position involves the supervision and optimization of existing HR processes to ensure the effectiveness of the initiatives put in place. It is a hybrid role that combines strategic vision with concrete actions on the ground.

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Training and certifications required

Degree and academic qualifications

A university degree in a relevant field (Human Resources, Occupational Psychology, Industrial Relations, HR Management) is required. A master’s degree or MBA is an asset to access this high-level position.

Certifications and Professional Affiliations

Professional certifications such as the CHRP or CIRC designation are highly recommended. They demonstrate in-depth expertise in human resources management and regulatory compliance.

Experience and career path

Evolution to a position of Vice President of HR

Professionals in this position have generally evolved through different responsibilities in HR management. Significant experience in HR manager, human resources director or HR strategy consultant roles is often required before reaching this leadership level.

Examples of Notable Achievements

A Vice President of HR plays a key role in implementing initiatives that have a concrete impact on the company’s performance and culture, including:

• The creation of innovative HR policies that improve the employee experience.
• The implementation of skills development programs aligned with the needs of the organization.
• Effective management of labour relations, including negotiation with unions and conflict resolution.
• Optimizing recruitment and retention processes, reducing turnover and promoting increased employee engagement.

These actions are often evaluated through key performance indicators, such as talent retention rate, employee engagement, and team productivity.

Core competencies

Technical Skills

The position of Vice President of HR requires advanced expertise in:

• Talent management and strategic HR planning.
• Collective bargaining and labour relations.
• Compliance with labor regulations.
• Compensation and benefits management.
• Use of HR management tools and data analysis to optimize processes.

Leadership and interpersonal skills

A VP of HR must have exceptional communication and change management skills. The ability to influence and mobilize teams is essential to building a strong and inclusive organizational culture.

In addition, strategic decision-making, HR crisis management and conflict resolution skills are fundamental to effective human resources management.

The VP of Human Resources is much more than an HR manager: he or she is a strategic architect of organizational development. Through a combination of analytical, relational and decision-making skills, this function directly influences a company’s culture and performance.

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