At SWIM we love helping people find the job they love, and perhaps this is never more important than for the HR and TA professionals who are culture ambassadors for their company.
In the 14 years since our founding, we’ve helped place hundreds of candidates in HR and Talent Acquisition roles with some of Vancouver’s best employers- the kinds of companies that show up on all sorts of “great place to work” lists. We specialize in understanding the nuances and uniqueness of each HR and TA team, and how to make a great match. See below for a listing of all our currently active HR and Talent Acquisition searches. If you see one that you think may be a fit for you, we invite you to send us a resume. If we also think you’re a match, then we’ll be reaching out shortly to further discuss your search for your dream job. Thank you!
Fantastic opportunity for an experienced and well-rounded global mobility professional who wants to work for a complex global company that is Vancouver-based. The Advisor will work with existing employees and new hires from the start-to-finish of their relocation. This stable and successful company provides a robust total compensation package including a very competitive vacation program, short-term and long-term incentives, and excellent benefits.
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Fantastic opportunity for an experienced and well-rounded global mobility professional who wants to work for a complex global company that is Vancouver-based. The Advisor will work with existing employees and new hires from the start-to-finish of their relocation. This stable and successful company provides a robust total compensation package including a very competitive vacation program, short-term and long-term incentives, and excellent benefits.
Who- the Company:
Our client is a high profile and reputable global public company. The corporate office is fast-paced, and the company has a corporate culture which emphasizes learning & development, collaboration, teamwork, and high performance. The people at this company are very dedicated to their work and also know how to have fun. This company truly values their employees and provides great perks that promote a healthy work life.
What- the Role:
The new Advisor, Global Mobility will play a critical part in managing and enhancing the organization’s International employee mobility function. The successful candidate will contribute to the planning, execution, and administration of cross-border moves, International assignments, and business travel programs. The Advisor will report directly into a great Global Mobility Manager who they can gain valuable knowledge and mentorship from.
Core responsibilities include advising on International tax and immigration considerations, managing relocation services, and ensuring policy compliance. The role also involves maintaining effective communication with internal stakeholders and coordinating with external service providers, such as tax consultants and immigration advisors.
The successful candidate may be required to occasionally adjust working hours to accommodate global time zones and should expect frequent International travel (only a couple times per year).
This is a great role for someone who wants to get a holistic view of global mobility within a very high-performance and high-touch HR team of a successful and complex company! Swim Recruiting will provide interested and qualified candidates with a detailed job description.
Who- the Candidate:
The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of global mobility processes, immigration fundamentals, and International HR coordination. Foundational understanding of tax considerations such as tax equalization and payroll taxable benefit reporting would be great… but it’s not required for a quick and eager learner. Experience working across cultures and time zones, combined with the ability to manage multiple projects and deliver on deadlines, will be key to success in this role.
Qualified candidates will have:
At least 5 years of experience in global mobility or international HR, with practical knowledge of relocation, expatriate policy, and International assignment planning
A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, International Business, Law, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Familiarity with International payroll alignment and business travel compliance
As previously mentioned, understanding of tax equalization principles is very advantageous, but this piece can also be taught
Experience advising on immigration matters and staying current with legislative changes across jurisdictions
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across different levels and geographies
Exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities, with a high attention to detail and a proactive, self-directed approach
Where:
Downtown Vancouver. Close to public transit and many amenities like restaurants and shops. There is some work-from-home hybrid flexibility- please discuss with SWIM.
How Much:
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, education, and skills, likely in the range of $94,000 to $114,000. This company provides an excellent total compensation package including a very generous amount of paid time off, a healthy bonus, great health benefits, and a robust retirement savings plan- please discuss your total compensation expectations in further detail with SWIM.
When & How to Apply:
SWIM will be presenting the profiles of shortlisted candidates directly to the hiring team. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit ‘APPLY’ to send us your resume. Thank you!
HR Director role with a successful and well-established global company with operations and employees in over ten countries. This is a fantastic career opportunity for an HR leader who wants to work for a complex and interesting company with a vibrant culture. Reporting into a great CHRO, working closely with senior executives, and directly managing a diverse and tightknit global HR team. Qualified candidates must have direct experience business partnering with a global employee population (the more countries, the better!).
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HR Director role with a successful and well-established global company with operations and employees in over ten countries. This is a fantastic career opportunity for an HR leader who wants to work for a complex and interesting company with a vibrant culture. Reporting into a great CHRO, working closely with senior executives, and directly managing a diverse and tightknit global HR team. Qualified candidates must have direct experience business partnering with a global employee population (the more countries, the better!).
Who- the Company:
Our client is an innovative multi-national company with over 50 years of history, 1000s of employees, and a positive reputation worldwide. The company has a fast-paced, high-performance, and fun-loving corporate culture. If you are a well-rounded HR leader with at least 10 years of progressive and relevant experience who is looking for a successful and exciting global company to work for, this could be the place for you!
What- the Role:
Our client seeking a new Human Resources Director who will lead the HR business partnering and overall HR function for an employee group of close to 1000. The new Director will have 3 direct reports at Manager or Senior Manager level who in turn have their own direct reports. These direct reports are based in 3 different countries, and the Director’s employee population is dispersed across several continents.
The new HR Director will have a diverse and ever-evolving scope of responsibilities that will be grounded in the 4 following key areas:
Global HR Leadership- leading up, down, and across. Partnering with senior executives.
Global HR Business Partnering- supporting their team to provide best-in-class HR business partnership to their assigned employee groups and departments, ensuring managers have access to information and coaching regarding total rewards, recruitment & hiring, performance management, employee relations, etc.
Global HR Strategy- partnering with senior leaders and executives to create and roll-out programs, processes, and strategies that support business goals. Providing strategic business decision support through an HR lens.
Global HR Transformation- guiding the business and employee group through transformation and navigating the growth pains that come with change. Getting ahead of organizational needs and anticipating the workforce changes needed to support business growth.
SWIM will provide interested candidates with a thorough job description.
Who- the Candidate:
We are looking for a well-rounded leader with at least 10 years of progressive and relevant progressive experience in their HR career to-date. Qualified candidates for this role will be clear, confident, and concise communicators.
Relevant education and qualifications such as MBA, CPHR, HR degree, etc.
Experience with a global scope- not just working with a global company, but having daily interaction and collaboration with employees and leaders across multiple countries.
Experience supporting an employee population in Asia Pacific and/or Europe is particular desirable.
Business savvy, with the ability to articulate how HR bolsters, protects, and improves the business operations
Experience with a sophisticated HRIS and other HR tools and technologies.
Experience in a hard-asset-based company in a sector such as distribution, manufacturing, retail, transportation, etc., is preferred (as opposed to solely having experience in professional services or project-based sectors). Not required.
Multi-lingual- this company has operations in over a dozen countries, so there are quite a few languages that would be beneficial! This is NOT at all required, just a nice-to-have.
How Much:
Competitive base salary commensurate with level of skills, experience, and education, in the range of $150,000 to around $185,000. The company will provide their new HR Director with a solid overall compensation package, including a solid performance-based bonus, a long term incentive plan (LTIP), an RRSP match, competitive paid time off program, professional development support, and excellent health, dental, & vision benefits.
Where:
The company is headquartered in Greater Vancouver. Flexibility on hours is required due to the various time zones within the global portfolio. There will be some business travel in this role, but not much- probably once a quarter at most. NOTE ON RELOCATION- Our client is open to considering a few candidates who are currently living outside of Greater Vancouver and who are very serious about relocating permanently within a reasonable timeframe for a great job. If you are applying to this job posting and currently living outside of the GVA, please make clear on your resume if you have serious intentions to move. The new HR Director can’t be based elsewhere in Canada.
When & How to Apply:
Swim Recruiting will be conducting initial screening/interviewing and will be presenting the profiles of short-listed candidates directly to the hiring CHRO. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit ‘APPLY’ to send us your resume. Thank you!
