Director (Head of), People and Culture

Talent Edge; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in real estate development is looking for a Director, People & Culture to lead HR transformations. This strategic role involves building a comprehensive HR function, focusing on talent acquisition, leadership development, and fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in HR best practices and a proven track record in scaling HR organizations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience in real estate or construction industries.
• Strong foundation in HR legislation.

Responsibilities

• Shape and drive company’s people strategy.
• Lead talent acquisition and performance management.
• Consult with executive team on HR practices.

Skills

HR best practices

Building HR functions

Inclusive culture

Leadership development

Education

CPHR designation

Job description

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About Talent Edge:

As trusted Executive & Professional Search partners, Talent Edge brings deep expertise in talent acquisition and advisory across industries. We leverage cutting-edge research and market mapping tools to deliver exceptional candidate matches for our clients. Our talented team prides itself in bringing innovative strategies, and a passion for excellence to each and every engagement.

About our client:

Khanani Developments is a family-owned real estate development and construction company with a strong reputation for quality and community-oriented projects across the GTA. They have built a portfolio of residential developments that reflect integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to craftsmanship.

With a team of roughly 50 employees, Khanani Developments continues to grow steadily, guided by entrepreneurial leadership, close-knit values, and a vision to elevate the future of real estate through responsible, people-first development.

About this role:

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Director, People & Culture will be a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for shaping and driving the company’s people strategy during a time of exciting transformation and growth.

This is a unique opportunity to join the leadership team of a values-based, family-led business and build a forward-thinking HR function from the ground up.

Key areas of focus will include organizational design, leadership development, talent acquisition, performance management, total rewards, and culture-building initiatives. You will serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team and play a vital role in ensuring the company’s people practices align with its long-term growth and values.

About the candidate:

• You are a people leader with experience building or scaling HR functions in a dynamic, small-to-mid-sized organization, ideally within real estate, construction, or similar project-based industries.
• You bring a strong foundation in HR best practices and legislation, paired with hands-on experience across the full employee lifecycle - including exposure to best practices in recruiting, onboarding, and talent development.
• You thrive in environments where you wear multiple hats each day and are just as comfortable developing strategic frameworks as you are rolling up your sleeves to handle day-to-day HR operations.
• Ideally, you possess a CPHR designation, with a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience and demonstrated growth throughout your career. Equally important is your ability to navigate the nuances of a family business environment with professionalism, diplomacy, and a relationship-first mindset.
• You are energized by building programs and processes from the ground up and have a track record of designing practical, human-centered solutions that align people with business strategy.
• You’re passionate about fostering inclusive, high-performance cultures and are excited by the opportunity to make a lasting impact at an organization entering a new phase of growth.

This role comes with a base salary in the range of CAD $175,000 - $225,000, along with a competitive benefits package. The final offer will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience. Talent Edge and Khanani Developments believe in pay equity, fairness, and transparency.

Location:

Vaughan, ON

Next Steps:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click on the ‘Apply’ button and share your resume and cover letter with Talent Edge. Our team reviews each application in detail and will invite qualified candidates for the next step in our recruitment process.

Talent Edge is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know at [e-mail]. All applications are treated with the utmost confidentiality. Your personal information is solely for the purpose of the hiring process and will not be shared or circulated without your consent.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources, Management, and General Business

• Industries

  Real Estate, Construction, and Executive Search Services

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