Global HR Head - Canada(Remote) - CloudLabs Inc

About CloudLabs:

CloudLabs Inc was founded in 2014 with the mission to provide exceptional IT & Business consulting services at a competitive price, to help clients realize the best value from their investments. Within a short span, CloudLabs evolved from pure-play consulting into a transformative partner for Business Acceleration Advisory, Transformative Application Development & Managed Services - enabling digital transformations, M&A transitions, Automation & Process-driven optimizations & complex Integration initiatives for enterprises across the globe. As a Strategic Planning & Implementation Partner for global companies, CloudLabs has seen a 200% uptake in winning high-value, high-impact and high-risk projects that are critical for the business.

With offices in the US, Canada & India and with the team of 200+ experienced specialists, CloudLabs is now at an inflection point and ready for its next curve of progress.

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Experience Required: 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience

Job type: Full-time

Job Location: Canada - Remote

Note : This role is open to candidates located in the Eastern Standard Time (EST) zone only.

Role Overview:

The Global HR Head will be a strategic partner to the executive leadership team and will report directly to the CEO. This role will be responsible for defining and driving CloudLabs global people strategy while leading and scaling the HR function across geographies. The incumbent will oversee end-to-end HR operations, Talent Acquisition, compliance, leadership development, and culture building to support a fast-growing global IT organization.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strategic HR leadership and global people management
• Deep expertise in HR operations, statutory compliance, and global HR practices
• Strong experience with HRMS platforms and data-driven decision-making
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills
• Proven ability to build, mentor, and lead high-performing HR teams
• Experience working with US-based organizations and global stakeholders
• Change management and organizational transformation expertise

Key Responsibilities

Global HR Strategy & Leadership

• Define and execute the global HR strategy aligned with CloudLabs business objectives and growth plans
• Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team on talent, culture, organization design, and workforce planning
• Build scalable HR frameworks to support rapid growth and global expansion

HR Operations & Governance

• Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle management across geographies—from hiring to exit
• Own and oversee the Talent Acquisition (TA) function, ensuring hiring strategies align with business growth plans
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and governance of employee data across HR systems
• Drive standardization and optimization of HR processes globally
• Oversee payroll, audits, and HR compliance in partnership with Finance and Legal teams

Statutory & Global Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with Indian labor laws (PF, ESIC, PT, Gratuity, LWF, POSH, labor acts)
• Oversee global compliance requirements in coordination with regional partners
• Ensure audit readiness and timely statutory filings

Talent, Performance & Culture

• Lead performance management frameworks, goal setting, annual appraisals, and career development programs
• Drive leadership development, succession planning, and high-potential talent programs
• Foster a strong, inclusive, and high-performance culture across regions
• Oversee employee engagement, recognition, and grievance redressal mechanisms

Employee Experience & Engagement

• Champion employee experience initiatives across onboarding, engagement, retention, and offboarding
• Drive internal communication strategies, including quarterly townhalls and leadership forums
• Serve as the HR SPOC for leadership-led initiatives and organization-wide communication

Reporting, Analytics & Digital HR

• Provide strategic HR dashboards and insights on headcount, attrition, productivity, and workforce trends
• Leverage HR analytics to support data-driven decision-making
• Lead HR digital transformation, automation, and effective use of HR tools (e.g., GreytHR, Smartsheet)

Stakeholder & Business Partnership

• Partner with Business, IT, Finance, and Legal leaders to enable operational excellence
• Proactively manage stakeholder expectations and resolve complex HR matters
• Support M&A integrations, organizational restructuring, and change initiatives

Additional Responsibilities

• Oversee travel coordination policies and governance where applicable
• Travel to the Gujarat office on a quarterly basis or as business demands
• Represent HR in executive and board-level discussions as required

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 15+ years of experience in HR, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership or global HR head role
• Strong knowledge of Indian labor laws with exposure to global HR practices
• Proven experience in HR transformation, scaling organizations, and process automation
• Prior experience in IT / Consulting organizations is highly preferred