Vice President, People & Culture in Waterloo at Axonify

Axonify is the AI-Powered Frontline Enablement Platform that helps organizations close the gap between learning and execution. By unifying learning, execution and insights capabilities, Axonify drives real business impacts for the world’s largest frontline organizations across retail, grocery, healthcare, and financial services.
More than 4 million employees across 160+ countries rely on Axonify today. It’s an exciting time to join as we transform the company and build what’s next.
We’re a team that thinks deeply, moves with intention, and embraces new ideas. We learn quickly, keep a sharp focus on real-world impact, and take meaningful action to drive progress. And we do it as one team, with openness, creativity, and a shared drive to keep pushing what’s possible.
The Role
As Vice President, People & Culture, you'll lead a talented, full-stack People team, spanning Talent Acquisition, Business Partnering, Total Rewards, People Operations, Learning & Development, and Office Management, and serve as a key member of the senior leadership team. You’ll help shape culture and people strategy at a company that believes deeply in the power of its people. The ideal candidate is a strong business partner and culture champion.
What You’ll Build

• Lead, develop, and grow a high-performing People team, partnering with the executive team to shape and execute the people strategy, culture, engagement, and communication needed for a high-growth business
• Steer the evolution of talent, team models, skills, and scalable people programs to build a high-performance culture, unlock 10x efficiency, and enable AI-powered growth
• Spearhead talent acquisition strategy and drive recruiting excellence to attract top talent across Canada and globally
• Architect the design and management of a competitive, equitable total rewards program, including compensation, benefits, and recognition
• Direct HR operations and ensure compliance with employment law and best practices
• Cultivate L&D programs that drive performance, growth, and readiness at all levels
• Champion employee experience, culture, and engagement across a hybrid workforce
• Use data and people analytics to inform decisions and track what's working

What You’ll Bring

• A track record of building and leading high-performing teams across the full people spectrum
• Strategic thinker with a strong operator mindset; you can set the vision and drive execution
• Experience partnering closely with senior leadership
• Proven experience as a People leader at a multinational company with a large Canadian presence
• Genuine passion for building inclusive, high-performance cultures where people do their best work
• Data-driven approach to people decisions, with comfort using analytics and metrics
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to navigate complex people situations with empathy and clarity

Work Location
This is a hybrid role, with a combination of in-person and remote work. Our preference is for the Vice President, People & Culture to be based in the Kitchener-Waterloo, Toronto, or surrounding areas, with the ability to work from our Waterloo, Ontario office to support in-person collaboration and connection.
We embrace a flexible hybrid work environment. Most days, you choose the location that best supports your work, whether that is your home office or our Waterloo office. Many of our employees are based across the Kitchener-Waterloo and Toronto area, with others working remotely across Canada, the US, UK, Spain, and Brazil.
On Wednesdays, Axonifers within commuting distance of our Waterloo office come together for Work from Work Wednesdays, a day designed for collaboration, connection, and meaningful in-person moments.
Whether you are working remotely or in a hybrid environment at Axonify, you will have the tools, resources, and support you need to succeed.
What You’ll Love About Axonify:
We offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and overall success. Here’s what you can expect:
Competitive Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this role is:

• $200,000 - $225,000 - $250,800 CAD for candidates based in Canada

This range reflects growth from building capability in the role to fully excelling over time, with most new hires joining near the midpoint. Actual salaries may vary within the range, or above or below it, based on factors such as experience, skills, location, and business needs.Comprehensive Health Benefits: Health benefits from day one to support your overall wellbeing.Time Off: 4 weeks of vacation, 7 Life Care Days, and a flexible holiday program to choose the religious, spiritual, and cultural holidays that matter most to you.Wellbeing Support: Wellness Spending Account to support whatever wellbeing looks like for you.Home Workspace Set-Up: Home Office Spending Account so your workspace works for you.Family & Future Support: Parental top-up, New Parent Days, and matched retirement savings for a secure future.Growth & Learning: Professional Development Budget to learn new skills and grow your craft.Community Impact: Paid Volunteer Time to give back to the causes that matter to you.In-Office Connection: Tasty Tuesdays in the office every other week because good food brings people together.
AI at Axonify
We believe AI should help people do their best work, not replace the human judgment, creativity, and connection that make us who we are. AI is a tool we use to learn fast, elevate our craft, and focus on the work that truly creates impact. That shows up in our hiring process too.
We use AI-assisted tools to create a smoother, more organized, and ultimately more human candidate experience. These tools allow our team to spend more time on real conversations and thoughtful decision-making, the things that matter.
What AI doesn’t do at Axonify is make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people, using real judgment and grounded in our values.
Here’s what that means for you as a candidate:

• Feel free to use AI to support your thinking - not replace it. We use AI to learn and level up, and you can too.
• Be open about how you use AI if asked. Transparency helps us understand your process and how you approach problem-solving.
• Stay authentic. We’re hiring people, not prompts, your ideas, your experiences, and your voice are what matter.

Diversity & Accessibility
We believe our team’s unique experiences, backgrounds, cultures, beliefs, and abilities add richness to our culture and depth to our ideas. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates an environment that supports, empowers, and delivers a sense of belonging for all team members.
We want to remove any barriers that may limit you from joining Axonify. Email accessibility@axonify.com to let us know how we can support you with reasonable accommodations throughout the candidate journey.
What’s Next?
Apply. Our Talent Acquisition team is committed to providing an outstanding experience throughout your journey with us.
Learn more about Axonify at www.axonify.com/careers