Vice President of Human Resources, Federal Signal Aftermarket

WHO WE ARE:

The Federal Signal Aftermarket division (“FS Aftermarket”) is comprised of a group of business units located in Canada and the USA, each a proud subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS). Together, the FS Aftermarket business units form a cohesive network and team dedicated to supplying and supporting infrastructure and specialty equipment to municipalities and contractors across North America.

FS Aftermarket includes three primary business units: Joe Johnson Equipment (JJE), FS Solutions and FS Depot.

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Vice President, Human Resources

The VP, Human Resources – FS Aftermarket leads both the strategic direction and day-to-day HR operations, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and people strategies. This role supports scalable growth, strengthens organizational culture, and proactively manages compliance and risk. Partnering closely with senior leadership, the VP HR helps shape workforce strategy, enhance organizational effectiveness, and build a high-performing, engaged workforce across multiple business units.

BRANCH: Head Office – Innisfil, Ontario

BUSINESS SUMMARY:

3 Business Units

700+ Employees

32 Branches

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

1 Vacancy – Backfill

Permanent/Full-Time

Office Based with Travel Requirements

Executive Leadership Team position

TOTAL REWARDS OVERVIEW:

Anticipated Salary Range: $200,000.00-$260,000.00 CAD

Annual Bonus Opportunity

Group Benefits 100% paid for by the Company

Paid Personal Days

Employer Matching Retirement Savings Plan

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources or another related field

HR certification/designation

15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience including executive-level responsibility in a multi-site workforce

Experience in the heavy equipment, dealership or industrial/manufacturing industry considered an asset

Demonstrated success leading the HR function in a high-growth, transformational business environment

Deep knowledge of both U.S and Canadian employment law, compliance and risk management

Proven ability to build strong relationships and trust with all stakeholders

Strong business acumen and strategic mindset

Experience leading HR through M&As and workforce reductions

Experience shaping and influencing workplace culture and performance

Exceptional knowledge of HR best practices and trends

Ability to analyze and utilize HR data to develop and implement effective people initiatives

Demonstrated experience managing both short- and long-term people strategies that impact business results

Bilingual English/French considered an asset

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership

Provide guidance and support to a team of HR professionals

Collaborate with other leaders to assess workforce needs and gaps and make recommendations that support business objectives

Represent the organization as the senior HR leader within the enterprise and at industry events

Participate in leadership meetings, deliver presentations and participate in ad-hoc projects that support the organization overall

Act as a goodwill ambassador for corporate with local management team/employees, including (i) delivering corporate messaging, (ii) identifying opportunities for corporate to engage with local team at events/activities, and (iii) providing feedback to corporate from local team, as needed

Talent Acquisition, Development & Retention

Build a recruiting engine that delivers high‑quality talent to support aggressive business growth

Implement leadership and employee development, succession planning, and manager capability programs

Drive culture and engagement initiatives, action planning, and retention strategies across diverse locations

Lead a high-performance culture that rewards results, develops talent, and addresses gaps through a collaborative and systematic process

HR Operations, Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure full compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local employment laws across the U.S. and Canada

Maintain and evolve HR policies, ensuring consistency, fairness, and alignment with corporate standards

Oversee or lead investigations, manage complex employee relations issues, and proactively identify organizational risks

Strategy and Workforce Planning

Develop and execute a multi‑year workforce plan aligned to business growth, market expansion, and operational needs taking into account regional differences and requirements

Lead org design, restructuring, and capability planning to support scale and efficiency

Business Partnership & Change Leadership

Partner with division leadership to align HR priorities with business objectives and operational realities

OTHER DETAILS

Supervision of Others:

Direct: Director of HR, HR Manager, Payroll Manager

Indirect: HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition Specialists, HR Generalists, HR Coordinators

Travel Expectations:

Periodic travel as required throughout North America

Valid passport or ability to obtain a valid passport required

Our Core People Values

Leadership, Customer Excellence, Integrity, Inspiration, Teamwork, Innovation and Ambition

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If you are looking for a new opportunity, then we at Joe Johnson Equipment welcome your application. We encourage applications from all qualified persons, however only those who are being considered for the position will be contacted.

If you are contacted for an interview and require any accommodation, please notify HR in advance and we will provide applicable accommodation.

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