Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from BrightPath
Job overview
The Chief People Officer at BrightPath leads the HR function to drive organizational growth by designing talent strategies and enhancing employee experience as a key executive leader.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves developing talent strategies, managing employee performance and engagement, overseeing compensation and benefits, ensuring compliance, optimizing HR processes, and leading the HR team to align people strategies with business goals.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a bachelor's degree in HR or related fields, 7+ years progressive HR experience including senior leadership, success in HR strategy and talent management in fast-paced or mission-driven organizations, and preferred experience in regulated industries; leadership, data-driven decision-making, and adaptability are essential skills.
Work environment and culture
The company values an employee-centered, performance-driven culture with flexibility, resilience, and collaboration, supporting a hybrid work environment requiring office presence two days per week.
Team overview
The Chief People Officer manages a team including an HR generalist, recruiters, payroll, and a coordinator to meet department and company goals.
Job location and travel
The position is hybrid, requiring in-office work at least two days per week, with standard office equipment usage and the ability to sit for long periods.
Unique job features
The role is distinguished by its strategic impact on organizational growth, comprehensive HR leadership responsibilities, and involvement in building scalable HR systems during a critical growth phase.
Company overview
BrightPath is a company specializing in early childhood education, providing high-quality daycare and preschool services across Canada. They generate revenue through tuition fees paid by families for their comprehensive educational programs, which focus on fostering child development in a nurturing environment. Founded in 2010, BrightPath has grown significantly and is recognized for its commitment to excellence in childcare, with a strong emphasis on safety, curriculum innovation, and staff training. The company is part of Busy Bees, a global leader in childcare, which further enhances its resources and expertise in delivering top-notch early learning experiences.
How to land this job
Position your resume to showcase strategic HR leadership, talent strategy design, and workforce planning experience aligned with organizational growth phases at BrightPath.
Highlight your expertise in developing performance management frameworks, employee engagement, and data-driven decision making using KPIs and dashboards as emphasized in the job description.
Apply through multiple channels including BrightPath's corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and increase chances of being noticed.
Connect with HR leadership and the people operations team at BrightPath on LinkedIn; start conversations with ice breakers like commenting on recent company culture initiatives or asking about their approach to scaling HR systems.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'talent strategy,' 'performance management,' 'employee engagement,' 'HRIS,' 'compliance,' and 'workforce planning' directly from the job description to pass automated screenings.
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