Director, HR Business Partner

Groupe Compass Quebec ltée.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and support services company is seeking a Director, HR Business Partner to shape the people strategy aligned with business priorities in Toronto. Candidates should have over 8 years of progressive HR experience, strong business acumen, and the ability to foster an inclusive work environment. The role requires in-office presence four days a week. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Commitment to continuous learning

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including 4+ years in an HRBP or leadership role supporting digital/technology teams.
• Deep knowledge of Canadian employment law.
• Ability to work on-site 4 days per week across Toronto and Mississauga offices.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to align people strategies with business priorities.
• Coach and develop leaders, build talent pipelines.
• Foster an inclusive employee experience by championing well-being.
• Use data and insights to inform decision-making.
• Lead the adoption and communication of change initiatives.

Skills

Progressive HR experience

Business acumen

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Influencing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

CHRP/CHRL designation

Job description

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About the Job

What’s in it for you?

Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.

The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.

Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.

Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.

A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. just now is our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative that was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. Visit our Stronger Together Compass website at www.strongertogethercompass.com. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.

We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!

We are Compass Digital—the digital and technology arm of Compass Group North America. We build and scale digital products and technologies to exceed the expectations of our guests and clients. Backed by research, we create remarkable user experiences with increased choice and convenience. We offer end-to-end solutions, simultaneously boosting sales and guest satisfaction.

Compass Digital was developed from within Compass Group, focusing on driving transformation and innovation in the hospitality spaces across Business & Industry, Education, and Healthcare. We power digital in the hospitality experience, ensuring that each touchpoint is optimized for guest satisfaction while leveraging data to achieve additional outcomes.

We are fully integrated into Compass Group, proudly serving its’ various clients through scalable, cutting-edge technologies and solutions.

About The Role

We are seeking a strategic and dynamic Director, HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our team. This role acts as a trusted advisor to senior leadership across our digital and technology organization, helping to shape the people strategy and ensure our culture scales with our growth. The HRBP will partner closely with executives and team leaders to align business objectives with people-first solutions that drive innovation, engagement, and performance.

This is a highly visible, relationship-driven role requiring a regular presence across our Toronto and Mississauga offices. You’ll be in-office four days per week, giving you direct access to our people, leaders, and culture. We believe that meaningful collaboration, coaching, and innovation happen best when we’re together — and your leadership will play a key role in cultivating that dynamic across teams and sites.

Job Summary

Now, if you were to come on board as our Director, HR Business Partner, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

• Partner with senior leaders to align people strategies with business priorities, including workforce planning, organizational design, and change initiatives.
• Coach and develop leaders, build talent pipelines, and drive a culture of high performance, growth, and continuous feedback.
• Foster an inclusive, engaging employee experience by championing well-being, recognition, and strong employee relations.
• Use data and insights to inform decision-making, monitor organizational health, and improve HR programs and practices.
• Support digital and technology team growth by enabling scalable people solutions and workforce evolution.
• Lead the adoption and communication of change initiatives to ensure alignment, engagement, and long-term success.
• Partner cross-functionally with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated programs in talent, performance, and employee engagement.

Role

Think you have what it takes to be our Director, HR Business Partner? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including 4+ years in an HRBP or leadership role supporting digital/technology teams.
• Strong business acumen with proven success in organizational design, talent management, and leadership coaching.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder dynamics.
• Deep knowledge of Canadian employment law; North American or global experience is an asset.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field; CHRP/CHRL designation preferred.
• Ability to work on-site 4 days per week across Toronto and Mississauga offices.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to shape the people strategy at the heart of our digital and technology transformation.
• A collaborative, high-performing environment with purpose-driven leadership.
• Competitive salary, annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.
• A hybrid model that prioritizes meaningful in-person collaboration.
• A strong commitment to continuous learning, inclusion, and career development.

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for further information.

Location: Canada (Hybrid)