Human Resources (HR) Director

Location

Scarborough, ON | Canada

Job description

Human Resources Director
Location : Scarborough
Job Status : Full-time. In-office with regional leadership team, on-site with travel to project sites

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

The Human Resources Director will play a leadership role in the achievement of the Southern Ontario Regions (North America wide project sites) people related goals. A true partner to senior leadership with an accomplished background leading HR in a highly matrixed, multi-location business. Your solid understanding of the construction industry and strong business acumen is essential to forming the relationships required to become a trusted partner to business leaders.

The Human Resources Director will lead and mentor a busy human resources department, and provide them with the necessary resources and needs to support the people related needs of the organization. The HR Director is located in Scarborough, ON and reports directly to the Sr. Vice President, within a dynamic and growing business portfolio. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead HR portions of the implementation and startup of major projects, implementing creative strategies to support the needs of project infrastructure requirements related to people and process.
• Develop and facilitate regional HR strategic planning and implementation annually.
• Critically evaluate and develop key and pro-active HR strategies, designed to support, and meet business needs, including the coordination of workforce planning on a recurring basis.
• Actively mentor and coach team members to ensure knowledge transfer, subject matter expertise and business intelligence is shared throughout the team;
• Plan human resource requirements in conjunction with senior leadership.
• Provide Division Managers and/or designated person with HR information, interpretation, guidance, and direction on company policies and procedures as they relate to Human Resources;
• Subject matter expert for internal investigations and provide corrective action recommendations;
• Strategic HR member of National Human Resources Council and provide assistance as required;
• Oversee Employee Survey programs (engagement, new hire, exit, etc.) and review results to provide regional improvement recommendations.
• Manage annual HR processes including; talent assessments, compensation review, succession planning, etc;
• Attend and participate in leadership meetings, as required.
• Develop and manage the regional HR strategy and implement evolving solutions.
• Act as a resource to operational managers with respect to employee and labour relations strategies, collective agreement interpretation, and union labour disputes.
• Be a subject matter expert in understanding of provincial employment standards, and act as an internal resource to organizational leadership.
• Maintain the departmental budget for the HR team, initiatives, and expenditures.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Change Orientation
• Communicates Effectively
• Critical Thinking
• Customer Focus
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Coaches and Develops
• Maximizes Business Performance and Team Effectiveness
• Strategic Perspective

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• An undergraduate degree or diploma/certificate related to personnel management such as Human Resource Management; Business Administration; Commerce; Industrial Relations; Psychology.
• Accreditaion through HRPA is highly desirable (CHRL or CHRE)

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 12+ years of experience working within the Human Resources field, with experience in a leadership capacity.
• Experience in a matrixed organization will be considered an asset.
• Experience in a unionized construction multi-trade environment will be considered an asset.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• An engaging leader and influencer, with management level communication
• Critical thinker with agility to make timely, high value decisions
• Operationally focused HR team player who understands the importance of customer service (internal & external).
• Demonstrated ability to bring forward new ideas, implement them successfully and with a positive impact on Human Resources activities.
• A real team player with the desire and ability to do whatever it takes to get the job done with a “Hand's on” approach.
• Ability to take a proactive approach to overcome challenges to achieve results.
• Versatile, tenacious and people orientated.
• Results orientated and confident.
• Experience in setting department priorities taking into account short and long-term needs of the business.
• Willing and able to travel in and around the GTA, valid Ontario G Driver's License
• Security clearance may be required

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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