Director of Human Resources – Full-Time | On-Site | Markham, ON
Adecco Canada is proud to partner with a prestigious, Toronto-based organization in the search for their next Director of Human Resources. This is a permanent, full-time, on-site leadership role based in the vibrant Markham area—with the added perk of free parking.
As the Director of HR, you’ll lead a dynamic team of HR professionals and work closely with the executive leadership team to shape and drive the company’s people strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, high-performance environment where your contributions truly matter.
You will enjoy:
A competitive base salary, performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package
A respectful and inclusive workplace culture that values innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement
The chance to lead strategic HR initiatives that directly enhance employee experience and organizational success
A company that prioritizes quality of life and meaningful work
Job Description
Director of Human Resources
The Director of Human Resources (HR) is a trusted advisor and business partner to line management and employees to ensure business success through motivated high-quality people. They direct and coordinate the HR function, ensuring application of HR systems, tools and processes to support the business, and promoting fair treatment of employees. As the facilitator of the culture and keeper of the values, the Director of HR leads all functions dealing with the needs and activities of the organization’s people including planning and development, and employee and labour relations.
Responsibilities
Employee and Labour Relations
Act as a trusted advisor to all People Leaders, including the executive and senior management team on all employee matters
Serve as an employee advocate within the leadership team to ensure appropriate consideration is given to employee issues to enable maximum business results
Identify ways to increase employee retention and productivity including strategies to enhance employee engagement, leadership, people development, regular feedback and coaching, career pathing and promoting a coherent organizational culture
Partner with the leadership team to formulate, develop, implement and evaluate an HR talent management strategy to achieve the organization’s goals and to create value to stakeholders.
Proactively develop and maintain effective employee/labour relations in a professional, consistent and fair manner
Coach and advise management on the appropriate resolution to employee/labour relations issues
Perform lead role in assuring compliance with the collective bargaining agreements, and other labour issues involving field employees
Manage mediation, grievance and arbitration processes
Participate in union negotiation meetings, including acting as the lead representative
Lead the development and execution of labour disruption contingency plans
People Leadership
Provide leadership and direction to Human Resources functions
Manage direct reports through providing coaching, mentorship, guidance and constructive feedback to promote employee development
Follow the company’s performance management process including conducting employee evaluations, setting objectives, and assessing results
Create and execute training and development plans for Human Resources function
Effectively communicate necessary information to keep Human Resources function organization informed of Company initiatives, achievement of targets, and to resolve departmental issues
Compensation and Benefits
Develop compensation strategies that attract, motivate and retain top talent
Administer salary, incentive and benefit programs to ensure compliance and equity within organization
Provide recommendations on compensation matters, and research compensation trends with the external market
Lead annual incentive, salary planning and review process
Manage employee benefits programs, evaluate and make recommendations for enhancement
Talent Acquisition
Develop and drive talent management strategies to ensure effective employee alignment with the needs of the business.
Create systems to attract talent, identify critical talent needs, develop core competencies and corresponding development opportunities, and engage leadership in succession planning.
Provide direction and assistance for recruitment activities throughout the organization
Consult with Managers to determine job requirements and select appropriate personnel
Lead talent acquisition initiatives
Performance Management, Learning and Development
Manage all activities related to people development and ensure their successful execution
Drive various initiatives that support employee engagement, training, and recognition programs
Lead and support the performance management program and annual review process, and ensure all salaried personnel have annual performance and development reviews completed
Identify employee development needs and establish training plans and resource requirements
Develop, communicate and train employees on employment policies, procedures and programs
Identify and communicate required training activities and assist operations to plan and schedule as required
Develop and maintain new employee orientation programs
Policies, Procedures and Compliance
Monitor employment and labour legislation, and make recommendations to ensure organizational compliance
Review and develop policies to ensure employees are provided with clarity and standards surrounding employee conduct, employee and employer rights and responsibilities, and company programs
Partner with managers to interpret and implement HR policies, practices, and procedures
Oversee HR administration functions including employee records management and implementation as well as application of HRIS
Qualifications
A minimum of ten (10) years in a Human Resources role, with at least three (3) years at a Managerial level, preferably from a sales, service or construction industry
Critical Skills
Proficient in MS Office
Analytical: Ability to think conceptually to have impact, ability to understand complex tasks/situations/problems, analyze them using a systematic approach and identify trends or relationships
Coaching and Mentoring: ability to motivate and guide team members
Communication: Ability to articulate vision and communicate strategy across all levels of the organization
Customer Service: possess internal customer oriented attitude
Leadership: Ability to lead by providing clear expectations and standards, delegating responsibilities and holding employees accountable, recognizing employee achievements and addressing performance gaps and fostering team commitment
People Management: Ability to select, train, supervise and evaluate staff
Presentation: Ability to present materials clearly and engage audience
Problem Solving: Information seeking and achievement orientation, ability to solve problems both independently and collaboratively
Teamwork: Ability to interact with all levels and be an integral part of the operation
Sensitive Material Handling/ Confidentiality: Ability to maintain confidentiality and remain objective while working with sensitive and confidential materials
Strategy: Demonstrate the ability to take the role to that of a Strategic partner with the organization
Are you interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.
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