_{12th March, 2026}

Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
6 MONTH CONTRACT 

About Our Client:

Our client is a dynamic and rapidly growing commercial equipment financing organization, established 10 years ago, with ambitious plans to expand its presence across North America. With a strategic focus of 80% in the U.S. and 20% in Canada, the company is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, and is on track to grow its workforce from 33 employees to 353 within the next five years. To support this growth, a U.S. headquarters will be established soon.

Company Culture:

Our client fosters a professional, collaborative, and integrity-driven culture that emphasizes performance, career development, and employee growth. As the organization expands, it is committed to maintaining a cohesive and inclusive culture that empowers employees to thrive.

The Role:

As the Chief Human Resources Officer, you will be a key strategic partner to the CEO and the executive leadership team. This builder role requires a systematic approach to developing HR programs, policies, and procedures to prepare the organization for scalability. You will also take a hands-on approach to foundational HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, compensation, M&A due diligence and integration, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with leadership to align HR initiatives with business objectives, enabling effective organizational design and workforce planning.
• Lead HR due diligence, Day-1 readiness, and post-acquisition integration across Canada and the U.S., ensuring policy harmonization and cultural integration.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, leadership development, and employee retention strategies to build a high-performing workforce.
•  Ensure adherence to employment laws across jurisdictions, managing risk and driving effective governance within the HR function.
• Design competitive compensation programs, including RSUs and 401(k) plans, and build a comprehensive Total Rewards strategy.
• Foster a cohesive and inclusive culture that drives employee engagement and supports change management initiatives.
• Establish scalable HR systems and analytics to support organizational growth and performance metrics.

The Ideal Candidate:

Our client seeks a proactive, adaptable, and collaborative leader who can balance strategic vision with tactical execution. The successful candidate will:

• Exhibit strong cross-functional collaboration and a business-first mindset.
• Be a trusted advisor with executive presence and credibility.
• Demonstrate resilience and decisiveness, thriving in high-pressure situations.
• Have experience launching benefits programs such as ESOPs, RSUs, and 401(k) plans.
• Possess a deep understanding of M&A processes and integration.
• Be a hands-on leader who anticipates and proactively addresses the needs of a growth-focused organization.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in human resources, with a strong background in business and operations development.
• Proven expertise in recruitment, onboarding, M&A processes, and post-integration activities.
• Familiarity with both U.S. and Canadian HR practices, including compliance and benefits program amalgamation.
• A systematic approach to building and developing organizations, coupled with a tactical mindset for executing foundational HR programs.
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; professional designations such as CHRP or CHRL are preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive base salary: $165,000–$170,000, plus project completion bonus ( upon completion of pre-established KPIs within the 6-month timeline)
• On-site work environment in Mississauga, five days a week.

 If you are ready to take on a pivotal role in a rapidly growing organization and make a significant impact, we invite you to apply. Your expertise will help shape the future of the company as it expands into new markets and builds a strong, engaged workforce.


JOB VACANCY STATUS
This role is currently vacant, and the organization is accepting applications with the intention to hire as soon as possible. 
 


 
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