Head of People and Culture

2 weeks ago

Kitchener, Canada D2L Full time

D2L is a cloud company that is modernizing education and building the Future of Work. The old models of teaching and learning are in the midst of the largest transformation in history, and D2L is at the heart of that fundamental shift.

New models of teaching and learning enable a personalized, student-centric experience - and deliver improved retention, engagement, satisfaction, and results for learners of all ages - in schools, campuses, and companies.

D2L is disrupting the way the world learns, by providing the next generation learning environment and solutions to engage and inspire learners. And most importantly, by giving customers a platform that is easy, flexible, and smart. No other company provides a solution as robust and innovative as D2L.

D2L has had a singular mission for 20 years and is dedicated to that same mission in the years ahead: to transform the way the world learns - and by doing so, we will help improve human potential globally.

**PLEASE NOTE**: D2L announced a planned spin-out of the D2L Wave product into a standalone independent company. This role will be a part of the new entity known as SkillsWave, and post-close will not be affiliated with D2L.

SkillsWave is a dynamic upskilling and education-as-a-benefit company dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to thrive in the rapidly evolving landscape of work. Our innovative approach combines cutting-edge technology with personalized learning experiences to equip employees with the skills they need to succeed in their careers.

The company was just founded, is well funded, and has innovative clients and partners. We are looking for top talent to join our team of about 40 all-star people to help us on our mission to transform upskilling throughout the world - so please join to help build a world-leading company.

**Job Summary**:
As the Head of People and Culture, you will play a pivotal role in scaling, shaping and nurturing our company culture while championing the professional development and well-being of our employees. Reporting directly to the founder, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources, from recruitment, talent and strategic planning, rewards and recognition and day-to-day operations in a high-growth, scale-up environment.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Strategic HR Leadership: Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with the company's goals and values, fostering a culture of high performance and employee engagement.
- Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted advisor and advocate for employees, handling all HR-related inquiries and conflicts with empathy, professionalism, and candor.
- Policies and Procedures: Develop and implement HR practices to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations while promoting a fair and inclusive workplace.
- Benefits Administration: Manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement programs, and perks - making sure we have competitive offerings that support employee development, well-being and retention.
- Payroll and Compensation: Oversee payroll processing and compensation using market analysis to make sure we have competitive pay structures and merit-based promotions and transfers.
- Performance Management: Design and implement performance evaluation, world-class feedback, coaching, and support to employees and managers to drive individual and team performance.
- Learning and Development: Collaborate across company to identify learning needs and opportunities for skill development, curating learning resources and programs to support employee growth and career advancement - including the use of $4k/yr of academic benefits we provide each employee with SkillsWave partners
- HR Metrics and Reporting: Utilize data analytics to track HR metrics and KPIs, generating insights and recommendations to optimize HR initiatives and drive business outcomes.
- Compliance and Risk Management: Stay on top of changes in labor laws and regulations, ensuring company-wide compliance and mitigating HR-related risks.
- Prepare for and join board conversations where appropriate or to gain experience on our leadership team as we grow.
- Help us build thought leadership and strengthen our networks with CHROs and head of people globally.

**Critical Competencies**:

- Leadership: Ability to inspire, motivate, and lead a diverse team in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Strategic Thinking: Capacity to think strategically and translate vision into actionable HR initiatives that drive organizational success.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
- Ethical Integrity: Commitment to upholding ethical standards and confidentiality in all HR matters.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to chang

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