Director, HR Operations and Compliance

Perseus Group; Markham; On-site; CAD 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Perseus Group in Markham, Ontario, seeks a Director of HR Operations & Compliance to lead centralized HR services for about 50 head office employees and senior leadership. You will manage a small HR team and coordinate with CSI to ensure scalable, compliant service delivery.

The role owns benefits, compensation guidance, and HR systems, including Workday, with direct support to leaders and governance for reporting and ESG initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR operations experience.
• Experience leading HR teams and partnering with senior leaders.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws across jurisdictions.
• Hands-on with Workday HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Lead centralized HR operations across benefits, compliance, and HR systems.
• Provide HR support to Perseus Head Office, including onboarding, offboarding, and file management.
• Oversee compliance, audits, and policy documentation across jurisdictions.
• Partner with Finance and HR leadership on compensation structures and benchmarking.
• Represent Perseus on CSI HR committees and manage vendor relationships.

Skills

HR operations

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

Tools

Workday

Job description

The Director, HR Operations & Compliance leads centralized HR operations across benefits, compliance, and HR systems, ensuring scalable, compliant, and resilient service delivery across the organization. This role also serves as the primary HR leader for approximately 50 Perseus Head Office employees, including senior leadership, and manages a small team of HR professionals. Reporting to the CEO, this role is designed to support a decentralized HR operating model and a lean Head Office environment. This position owns and delivers centralized HR services and capabilities that create value, reduce risk, and enable portfolio HR Directors to lead effectively within their respective businesses. In addition, the role provides direct HR support to a small Head Office population, ensuring consistent and compliant HR practices.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Benefits and Total Rewards: Lead the centralized execution of benefits administration, including enrollment, ongoing administration, and coordination with our parent company, CSI, brokers, carriers, and Total Rewards vendors Develop and maintain standardized benefits resources and guidance to support portfolio HR teams in managing day-to-day employee inquiries Serve as an escalation point for complex or sensitive benefits-related issues Own the execution of the annual bonus process, including creation and maintenance of bonus agreements, coordination of approvals, and distribution
• Compensation Support & Market Data: Maintain accurate compensation data within HR systems to support reporting, audits, and planning processes Support the development, maintenance, and governance of compensation structures, including salary ranges and job leveling frameworks, in partnership with Finance and HR leadership Provide data-driven guidance to leaders on compensation-related matters, ensuring alignment with market benchmarks, internal consistency, and compliance requirements
• Compliance & Risk: Oversee audits and documentation related to labor law compliance and employment practices Maintain centralized policies, employee handbooks, and core HR documentation aligned with primary jurisdictions Monitor new and evolving legislation for applicability across the businesses and assess organizational impact Communicate compliance updates to stakeholders and coordinate required training, system changes, or process updates
• HR Support for Perseus Head Office: Deliver end-to-end HR support for Perseus Head Office employees, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee file management Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees and leaders on benefits, HR policies, and HR systems Ensure accurate, timely, and confidential handling of HR records and transactions Serve as the primary point of HR support and guidance for Perseus Head Office employees and leaders, including senior leadership Provide counsel on employee relations matters such as performance management, workplace concerns, policy interpretation, and sensitive employee situations, escalating as appropriate Support effective people management through coaching, guidance, and timely resolution of HR-related issues
• Leadership Coordination and Compilation: Act as the primary HR point of contact with the parent company for annual and ad-hoc requests, including employee data, leadership development initiatives, quarterly board reporting, and ESG-related reporting Manage centralized HR vendor relationships and contracts Represent Perseus on applicable CSI HR committees and working groups
• Team Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement: Lead and develop a team of approximately three HR professionals focused on benefits, compliance, and Workday HRIS administration Partner closely with portfolio Human Resource Directors, who serve as key internal customers, to deliver effective benefits, Workday, and compliance processes and tools Drive continuous improvement across all areas of responsibility, adapting services and solutions to evolving business needs, strategy, and industry best practices

Qualifications and Experience

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with significant focus on HR operations, benefits, and compliance
• Prior people leadership experience, including coaching and development of HR professionals
• Experience operating in a multi-entity, decentralized, or portfolio-based environment
• Strong working knowledge of employment legislation and compliance practices across domestic and international jurisdictions
• Hands-on experience with Workday
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and influence without direct authority
• High attention to detail, strong judgment, focus on continuous improvement and a service-oriented mindset

Salary Range (Ontario & BC Only)

The estimated base salary range for this role is CAD$153,000.00 - CAD$187,000.00 per year. We include salary ranges in job postings only where required by applicable pay transparency laws, based on the jurisdictions in which the role may be performed. The posted range is a good faith estimate and reflects factors that are subject to change. Final offer amounts may vary based on job-related factors, including work location, candidate experience and expertise, and other relevant considerations.

We recognize the value and importance of diversity and inclusion in our communities and in the workplace. We celebrate diversity and one of our goals as an employer is to create an inclusive work environment for all employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation including gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other category or characteristic protected by law.

Applicants with disabilities who would like to require a reasonable accommodation related to any part of the application process may contact us at [e-mail].

#LI-DY1 #Perseus HO Perseus, an operating group of Constellation Software Inc., acquires independently managed software companies around the world. It provides them with the strategic guidance and financial security they need to become leaders within their respective markets. Perseus Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. "We seek out vertical market software businesses where motivated small teams composed of good people, can produce superior results in tiny markets. What we offer our business unit managers is autonomy, an environment that supports them in mastering vertical market software management skills, and the chance to build an enduring and competent team in a ‘human-scale’ business" Mark Leonard President, Constellation Software Inc.