NVA General Practice · 17 hours ago
Director of People, Corporate Shared Services
NVA General Practice is seeking a Director of People Services for their Corporate Shared Services. This role involves partnering with C-suite executives to drive enterprise people strategy and organizational effectiveness, blending HR expertise with business acumen to support leadership capability and strategic initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic advisor to the CHRO and corporate C-suite leaders on people strategy, organizational health, and leadership effectiveness
Act as an extension of the CPO—anticipating needs, shaping narratives, and driving follow-through on enterprise priorities
Help prepare executive briefings, talking points, board-level decks, and presentations that align the people strategy with business outcomes
Partner with senior leaders to design and evolve organizational structures aligned to strategy, scale, and future-state operating models
Translate strategy into workforce plans, talent implications, and change roadmaps
Advise on succession planning, leadership pipelines, and critical role readiness
Provide end-to-end people support for corporate leaders and teams, including performance management, talent reviews, engagement, employee relations, and change management
Coach senior leaders on leadership effectiveness, team dynamics, and navigating complex people challenges
Partner with Centers of Excellence (Talent, Total Rewards, DEI, L&D, HR Operations) to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions
Ensure consistent application of people programs while tailoring approaches for executive and corporate populations
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities related to talent, engagement, culture, and leadership capability
Lead and support enterprise change initiatives, ensuring thoughtful change management and leader enablement
Champion culture, values, and leadership behaviors across corporate teams
Partner with leaders to drive engagement, accountability, and organizational effectiveness
Qualification
Required
8+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in HRBP or director-level HR leadership roles
Proven experience supporting C-suite executives and enterprise-level leaders
Strong background talent management, and leadership development, HR business partnership and employee engagement
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to build executive-ready decks and presentations
High level of business acumen and comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Ability to influence without authority and build trust at the most senior levels
Strong analytical and storytelling capabilities—able to connect people data to business impact
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision benefits
Vacation
Sick leave
401(k)
And more depending on location
Company
NVA General Practice
At NVA General Practice, we’re on a mission to give every pet their best life.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$128MKey Investors
OMERS Private EquitySummit Partners
2019-06-17Acquired
2017-07-07Private Equity
2007-05-01Private Equity· $128M
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