Lakeside Software
Overview
Lakeside Software is looking for a VP, People & Culture to join our People Team in North America. Based in Michigan or Boston and reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will collaborate with global People team members to deliver world-class HR support that puts Lakesiders at the center of everything we do. This role will be both strategic and hands-on—evolving our high-performance culture, driving employee engagement, and continuously improving our talent acquisition and development frameworks. Responsibilities
Lead all HR functions for North America, including People Operations, Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partnering, and strategic people initiatives. Serve as the primary HR advisor to employees and leaders, building trusted relationships and driving alignment between people strategy and business goals. Own PeopleOps for North America—overseeing onboarding, training, HR systems, and policy implementation to ensure a consistent and high-quality employee experience. Drive talent acquisition and development efforts, supporting both in-office and remote teams across a global workforce. Coach and support leaders and managers on performance, engagement, leadership, and team effectiveness. Lead performance management, employee relations, and compensation strategies to foster a high-performance culture. Identify people-related risks and provide proactive, strategic guidance to mitigate issues and support business continuity. Champion initiatives related to culture, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness that elevate employee engagement and growth. Qualifications
A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience including prior leadership/management roles Proven ability to design and execute people strategies aligned with business objectives Strong business acumen and experience in growth environments Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills Ability to deal tactfully and confidently with internal and external customers Knowledgeable of employment laws and regulations HR certification (SPHR, PHR, SHRM) preferred Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Short & Long Term Disability Insurance Company Paid Life & Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance 401(k) matching 11 Days Observed Holidays 20 Days PTO 5 Days Paid Sick Time Opportunities for career development and growth A collaborative and supportive team culture Additional Details
Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Human Resources Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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Lakeside Software is looking for a VP, People & Culture to join our People Team in North America. Based in Michigan or Boston and reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will collaborate with global People team members to deliver world-class HR support that puts Lakesiders at the center of everything we do. This role will be both strategic and hands-on—evolving our high-performance culture, driving employee engagement, and continuously improving our talent acquisition and development frameworks. Responsibilities
Lead all HR functions for North America, including People Operations, Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partnering, and strategic people initiatives. Serve as the primary HR advisor to employees and leaders, building trusted relationships and driving alignment between people strategy and business goals. Own PeopleOps for North America—overseeing onboarding, training, HR systems, and policy implementation to ensure a consistent and high-quality employee experience. Drive talent acquisition and development efforts, supporting both in-office and remote teams across a global workforce. Coach and support leaders and managers on performance, engagement, leadership, and team effectiveness. Lead performance management, employee relations, and compensation strategies to foster a high-performance culture. Identify people-related risks and provide proactive, strategic guidance to mitigate issues and support business continuity. Champion initiatives related to culture, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness that elevate employee engagement and growth. Qualifications
A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience including prior leadership/management roles Proven ability to design and execute people strategies aligned with business objectives Strong business acumen and experience in growth environments Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills Ability to deal tactfully and confidently with internal and external customers Knowledgeable of employment laws and regulations HR certification (SPHR, PHR, SHRM) preferred Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Short & Long Term Disability Insurance Company Paid Life & Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance 401(k) matching 11 Days Observed Holidays 20 Days PTO 5 Days Paid Sick Time Opportunities for career development and growth A collaborative and supportive team culture Additional Details
Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Human Resources Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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