Senior Director of People - Remote

Overview

Cordance is dedicated to accelerating the growth of vertically focused business-to-business (B2B) software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies through acquisition and long-term tactical and financial guidance. We’re experienced operators and subject-matter experts with a passion for software and building businesses. We partner with founders to help them scale their businesses and realize their companies’ full potential.

We look for businesses with strong leadership and high potential for profitable growth, and work together to increase year-over-year revenue, company efficiency, and impact. Cordance envisions that all companies we work with achieve their full potential. We embrace what makes each company great and build on those foundations. We believe in elevating a company as it scales, delivering dignity to the organization and its employees, and sharing a passion for building a legacy.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO, CEO, and executive team on organizational design, workforce planning, and people strategy.
• Align HR strategy with business priorities across a portfolio of 20+ business units and corporate functions.
• Lead organizational development efforts to support both organic growth and post-acquisition integration.
• Enhance Cordance’s talent acquisition strategy to meet the evolving needs of our HQ and product lines.
• Strengthen the company’s employer brand to attract and retain top-tier talent in the highly competitive SaaS market, with a particular focus on sales professionals and business unit presidents/leadership.
• Implement streamlined, scalable hiring processes, systems, and metrics to support high-growth hiring.
• Design and launch leadership development and succession planning programs to build organizational bench strength.
• Oversee learning and development programs that build employee capabilities and promote career growth at all levels.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives that build community, improve retention, and foster a unified platform culture.
• Build upon Cordance’s integration playbook to support people due diligence, onboarding, post-merger integration and alignment for Cordance’s acquisitions.
• Support with change management and ensure new employees develop positive first impressions of Cordance and are set up for success.
• Optimize HR operations, including HRIS systems, payroll, benefits administration, and compliance frameworks.
• Establish HR metrics & analytics (e.g., compensation benchmarking, comp expense ratios, turnover & attrition, eNPS, time to fill, etc) to drive informed workforce decisions and report key people metrics to the executive team and board.
• Support the executive team as they work to implement AI-driven tools and strategies to increase efficiency and employee productivity.
• Promote a platform-wide culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Serve as advocate and key owner of Cordance’s Defining Objectives, Standard Objectives, Priorities & Commitments performance management framework.
• Champion Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives across all levels and locations. Lead initiatives to ensure equity of pay, benefits, and HR policies across Cordance.
• Serve as a visible leader and cultural ambassador to employees across all geographies and product lines.

• 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including experience in private equity-backed, multi-entity, or high-growth SaaS or technology organizations.
• Proven success in scaling HR operations and leading teams in organizations with over 500 employees across multiple business units or product lines.
• Expertise in talent acquisition, leadership development, organizational design, employee engagement, and HR operations.
• Experience in post-merger integration, change management, and building scalable HR functions in M&A-intensive environments.
• Strong business acumen, data-driven decision-making capabilities, and the ability to influence at the executive level.

Why Join Us?

At Cordance, we believe in taking care of our team members. When you join us, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

• Health and Wellness:
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Coverage begins on your first day of employment.
• Retirement Savings:
  • 401K Plan (US): We match 1:1 for the first 3% of contributions and 0.5:1 for the next 2%. Contribute 5% of your salary and get a 4% match. Choose from pre-tax and Roth options. You’re eligible the first of the month after 90 days and immediately vested.
  • RRSP (CAN): We match 1:1 for the first 3% of contributions and 0.5:1 for the next 2%. Contribute 5% of your salary and get a 4% match. Choose from pre-tax and Roth options. You’re eligible the first of the month after 90 days and immediately vested.
• Paid Time Off:
  • Flexible PTO: Enjoy uncapped paid time off to balance your work and personal life.
• Parental Leave:
  • 12 weeks paid leave for all employees.
• Remote Work Support:
  • Monthly Stipend: Receive $75 USD / $140 CAD per month for phone and internet if you work remotely.
• Holidays:
  • Generous Holiday Schedule: Benefit from an extensive list of holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.

Join us and be part of a company that values your contributions and well-being from day one!