About Our Client:

Our client is a not-for-profit, member-based organization.

 

Position Scope:

As part of the organization’s business and digital transformation, this newly created position of Director, Human Resources (HR) proactively participates in creating and implementing people focused strategies and ensures that the organization’s culture, business requirements and organizational objectives are aligned. In doing so, the Director, Human Resources will develop, implement and optimize its organizational development strategy, with a primary focus on learning & development, change management, employee engagement, and succession planning. Working closely with the people leaders [Senior Management Team (SMT), Directors, Managers] and employees, they support the effective execution of the people strategy that is conducive to attracting developing, engaging and retaining talent at all levels within the organization while anticipating and mitigating risks.

 

Responsibilities:

HR Program Development and Support:

• Develop and deploy and/or source of HR programs including:
• Performance Goals and Enablement
• Succession Planning
• Leadership and Employee Development that are aligned with their Competency Framework, including training needs and initiatives
• Change Management
• Assess and recommend changes to the Employee Value Proposition, including non- compensation benefits
• Provide support for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and related initiatives

 

Employee Engagement:

• Deploy, develop and/or source appropriate Employee Engagement (EE) survey tools
• Post-EE survey, facilitate de-brief sessions including reporting on and interpretation of results, conducting of Stop/Start/Continue process and facilitation of Action
• Planning as required
• Lead the development of an employee engagement plan that will drive a strong culture and good employee morale
• Monitor progress of EE Action Plans as developed by staff

 

Supporting People Leaders:

• Translate and connect the business strategy to HR deliverables
• Provide day-to-day HR support to SMT on all HR related matters
• Act as trusted counsel to SMT members
• Provide people leader coaching, support and guidance
• Participate in SMT and management meetings
• Partner with leaders regarding their team’s organizational design and effective workforce planning
• Assist leaders with effective management of their teams and instill a culture of feedback, open communication and high performance
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to leaders (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions, etc.)

 

Employee Relations

• Facilitate employee issue resolution
• Conduct exit interviews as required
• Lead the process of employee terminations to ensure risk mitigation, respect for individuals and appropriate outcomes
• Ensure all policies, programs and practices are aligned with provincial and federal legislations and provide overall employee relations support to inquiries regarding policies and procedures

 

Recruitment

• Co-ordinate engagement with recruiters (as appropriate)
• Participate in the candidate selection process as required (interviews, reference checks, etc.)
• Provide input and direction as required to the hiring manager regarding job offers
• Collaborate with hiring managers and the Office Manager to ensure the effective onboarding of new hires

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to address difficult issues and make independent decisions
• Excellent project management, change management and organizational skills
• Comfortable with complexity and ambiguity. Able to bring structure and definition to unclear problems and propose solutions
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to work independently to deliver results with minimal supervision
• Strong knowledge of labour laws, HR best practices, and employee relations

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in HR preferred
• 8+ years progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership position
• CPHR designation or working towards one
• Experience working as a strategic HR Business Partner

Application Instructions: 

To apply, please send a resume to Allison Dwyer at [email protected].

 

 

Summit Search Group is a fair and equitable search firm. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.