Head of Human Resources – Canada at Lockheed Martin Canada
Lockheed Martin Canada · Ottawa, Canada · Hybrid
- Senior
- Office in Ottawa
Employee Type
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Town/Region
Ottawa, ON
About the role
We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and experienced Senior HR Business Partner / Country Head of Human Resources to lead our dynamic HR organization in Canada. Reporting to the Group Head of HR for the Americas region, this position will be accountable for delivering HR capability, growing workforce talent and enabling strategic business outcomes. The ideal candidate will be eager to step into a senior leadership position, leveraging past successes, rich experiences and creative spirit to drive excellence and engagement.
As a key member of the executive team, the Country Head of Human Resources will collaborate closely with senior leadership to understand and anticipate business needs, translating these into actionable HR strategies. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of HR best practices, a strong business acumen, and the ability to influence and collaborate at the highest levels of the organization.
This role will lead a collaborative and cohesive business partner team and partner HR Centres of Excellence to deliver business, talent and leadership growth. This role will be a hybrid position based in Ottawa, headquarters for Lockheed Martin Canada.
Key Responsibilities:
As a key member of the executive team, the Country Head of Human Resources will collaborate closely with senior leadership to understand and anticipate business needs, translating these into actionable HR strategies. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of HR best practices, a strong business acumen, and the ability to influence and collaborate at the highest levels of the organization.
This role will lead a collaborative and cohesive business partner team and partner HR Centres of Excellence to deliver business, talent and leadership growth. This role will be a hybrid position based in Ottawa, headquarters for Lockheed Martin Canada.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and manage the HR strategy in alignment with the overall business strategy.
- Serve as a strategic business partner to Country Senior Executive and Business Unit leadership teams, providing HR expertise and guidance on a wide range of people-related issues.
- Serve as a broad business leader through analytical thinking, identifying risk, crafting solutions to deliver value.
- Oversee all aspects of HR strategic planning and program delivery, including recruitment, talent management, performance management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and learning & development.
- Conduct regular HR analytics and reporting to inform decision-making and measure HR effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations.
- Build and maintain a high performing, engaged, and inclusive workforce culture.
- Lead, manage and grow talent as a continuous priority for our HR organization.
- Collaborate with other departments to drive organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
If you are a strategic HR leader with a passion for people and a proven track record of driving HR excellence, we would love to hear from you.
This is a senior level position - our total rewards package will be commensurate with industry and candidate experience/potential.
This is a senior level position - our total rewards package will be commensurate with industry and candidate experience/potential.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed.
What you bring to the role
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial Relations, Social Sciences or other related disciplines. An advance degree MRHM or MBA would be an asset
- 8+ years of prior experience as a Senior HR Leader with experience in Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Talent Management and/or Organization Development
- Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills with the ability to adjust style as needed to develop effective relationships with all levels of leadership, employees and peers locally and virtually
- Experience in advising and partnering with senior executive leader and stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience in addressing complex and difficult HR matters with confidentiality, empathy and confidence.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to present solutions to issues in a concise manner
- Demonstrated experience in prioritizing and managing complex tasks
- Experience and passion in supporting business change and people development
- Demonstrated experience in formulating HR strategy and execution of HR initiatives
- Ability to influence management and handle a broad range of HR issues in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to travel as needed in support of client requirements
- CHRL or equivalent.
- Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Additional skills desired for the role
- Global mindset and experience working in diverse cultural environments.
- Experience in Defence and/or Technology sectors.
- Advanced HR Certifications
- Fluency in additional languages, particularly local languages, would be an asset.
Discipline
Human Resources
About us
Headquartered in Ottawa, Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products, aircraft sustainment, and unmanned systems software. This position is part of the Rotary and Mission Systems business area, where employees across Canada support engineering, systems integration, training, sustainment and in-service support programs for Canadian and international military customers across land, air and sea.
Clearance required for role
What we offer you
We walk our talk when it comes to work/life balance! Your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment, this is what you can expect when you join our team as a Regular Full-Time employee:
- Flexible, compressed work schedules, depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off, as well as the possibility to work remote part-time
- Competitive compensation
- Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
- Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment, along with:
- Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
- A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
- Medical Travel Insurance
- Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
- A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
- Employee discounts to save on goods, services and various recreational activities
- Access to a robust spectrum of development resources to enhance your skills and/or advance your career including:
- Free learning resources through a modern and engaging platform
- Education Assistance Program
- Reimbursement for a professional membership
- Self-directed Mentoring
