Vice President, Human Resources

Job Description

Job Title: Vice President, Human Resources. Location: British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the HR team across recruitment, HR operations, compensation, benefits, and business partnership
• Build scalable HR systems to support rapid organizational growth and pre-exit readiness
• Own end-to-end recruitment for highly specialized quantum and photonics talent;
• Define hiring strategies, success criteria, and structured interview processes with leadership teams
• Oversee employer branding, candidate experience, and recruitment analytics
• Manage compensation, benefits, equity programs, and total rewards strategy across multiple geographies
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and maintain audit-ready HR documentation for due diligence
• Oversee HR operations including HRIS, payroll, onboarding, offboarding, and lifecycle management
• Improve HR processes through automation and operational efficiency;
• Provide HR business partnership for leadership teams on performance, workforce planning, and employee relations
• Run performance review cycles, goal setting frameworks, and employee development programs
• Own employee engagement programs, onboarding experience, and retention strategies

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of progressive HR experience in technology or deep tech environments
• At least 5 years of HR leadership experience managing teams;
• Experience scaling HR functions in companies moving toward IPO or acquisition readiness
• Strong expertise in recruitment, compensation, HR operations, compliance, and HR systems
• Experience working across Canada, US, or UK employment environments
• Hands-on experience with HR platforms such as HiBob, ATS, and payroll systems
• Strong operational discipline with ability to work in fast-changing environments

Preferred:

• Experience scaling companies from ~100 to 500+ employees
• Deep knowledge of Canadian employment law and familiarity with US/UK regulations
• Experience building HR systems for investor or acquisition due diligence;
• Strong experience in high-growth deep tech or quantum organizations

Benefits and Compensation:

• Base salary range: $195,600 to $269,000 CAD annually
• Equity and stock options included
• Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage and employee assistance program
• Parental leave top-ups and flexible spending accounts;
• Relocation assistance for global talent
• Inclusive culture with collaboration and employee engagement programs

Other Information:

• Hybrid role based in Vancouver, Canada
• Company operates in quantum computing and quantum networking;
• AI tools may be used in recruitment screening but final decisions are human-made
• Applicants encouraged even if they do not meet all requirements