Chief Human Resources Officer

Sheridan College is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to serve as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). This is a pivotal opportunity to shape and strengthen Sheridan’s commitment to its people and create an inclusive, thriving workplace that supports academic and operational excellence.

The CHRO will be responsible for leading Sheridan’s Human Resources strategy, ensuring that HR policies, programs, and initiatives support the College’s strategic goals. The CHRO will foster a people-first culture, emphasizing employee engagement, professional development, and workplace well-being.

Reporting to the Vice-President, Administrative Services, the CHRO will provide strategic and day-to-day leadership to Sheridan’s Human Resources department, ensuring that HR strategies and initiatives are consistent and aligned with the College’s mission to inspire creativity, innovation, and a culture of belonging. The CHRO is responsible for creating a strong employer brand by building HR programs, developing a compelling employee value proposition (EVP), and Sheridan’s culture to make it attractive to top-tier candidates. The ideal candidate will foster a collaborative environment by integrating HR functions ensuring a holistic approach to employee well-being, development, and success, where every individual has the support and resources to thrive.

Key Areas of Responsibility Include:

• Strategic Leadership and Organizational Agility: Develops and implements HR strategies that align with Sheridan’s mission, emphasizing collaboration, innovation, and inclusion positioning Sheridan’s as a top employer. The CHRO ensures that the organization embraces and thrives through cultural shifts that promote collaboration, flexibility, and creativity, ensuring the workforce remains adaptable and engaged in continuous improvement.
• Employee Engagement, Culture, and Inclusion: Fosters a supportive, engaging, and inclusive workplace environment that attracts, retains, and develops top talent. In partnership with the Centre for Equity and Inclusion, champions initiatives that promote equity, diversity, and inclusion within Sheridan’s HR policies, programs, and culture.
• Organizational Development and HR Operations: Leads workforce planning, professional development, and succession planning initiatives to support Sheridan’s long-term success. Ensures that the structure and design of the organization are streamlined and flexible, positioning the workforce to respond to changing needs quickly.

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is a strategic and compassionate HR leader with a proven ability to drive organizational success through innovative and forward-thinking human resource strategies. They bring expertise in developing and implementing HR strategies that foster engagement, inclusion, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; a master’s degree or CHRL designation is preferred.
• Significant leadership experience in HR, preferably within post-secondary education or a similarly complex, unionized environment.
• Expertise in labour relations, workforce planning, talent management, and employee engagement.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience leading change initiatives and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Demonstrated success building high performing teams, in consulting with diverse constituents, and managing conflict.
• Strong knowledge of HRIS (such as PeopleSoft) and data management.
• Experience in a higher education is an asset.

Skills and Attributes:

• The ability to strategically allocate resources and balance priorities within an academic environment.
• Courageous leadership, with the ability to face challenges and to exercise integrity, flexibility, and wisdom while maintaining transparency.
• A trustworthy leader capable of working collegially and effectively within a unionized environment and build trusting relationships both internally and externally.
• Emotional intelligence and empathy, ensuring a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Adaptability and resilience in navigating change and high-pressure situations.

Why Join Sheridan College?

We offer a vibrant and inclusive environment where innovation, collaboration, and creativity thrive. As CHRO, you will have the opportunity to shape Sheridan’s culture and contribute to the success of its talented community.

Application Process:

Sheridan College is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). The College welcomes candidates who self-identify as Black, Indigenous or a person of colour with lived experience and expertise in incorporating EDI practices into teaching and research. Joining a vibrant community at Sheridan where we aspire to achieve equity and diversity in all areas, the successful candidate will be expected to show evidence of a commitment to EDI and the promotion of a collegial and supportive working environment.

The Committee will begin reviewing applications on April 28, 2025.