Director, Human Resources

Interfor; Nairn Centre; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Interfor, a growth-oriented forest products company in Ontario, seeks a Director of Human Resources. This strategic role involves HR leadership across the Eastern region, focusing on labour relations, compliance, and building a high-performance culture. The ideal candidate will possess a strong HR background with extensive experience in a manufacturing environment, communication skills, and the ability to analyze HR data effectively.

Benefits

Extended health & dental insurance

RRSP matching plan

Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of HR experience related to the role.
• Experience working with dispersed teams.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leadership to align HR strategies.
• Manage negotiations and administration of collective agreements.
• Oversee investigations and advise management on workplace issues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or Human Resources

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

ADP

Job description

Director, Human Resources, Nairn Centre, Ontario

When you join our team as a Director of Human Resources, you will be the strategic business partner to the Vice Presidents of our Eastern Operations, including our Vice President, Woodlands & Chief Forester. You will be responsible for providing HR leadership and support to HR staff across the Eastern region in Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick, which includes 11 sawmills and 2 woodlands. This position partners with operational leadership to deliver strategic HR activities, administer labour and employee relations, and implement HR programs and initiatives. The role can be based out of our Nairn Centre or Timmins location.

What You’ll Do

1. Key Accountabilities:
   • Business Partner: Collaborate with operational leadership to align HR strategies with business results.
   • Labour Relations: Manage negotiations and administration of collective agreements in Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick.
   • Corporate Interface: Communicate and coordinate HR requirements with operations and the corporate HR group.
   • Leadership: Contribute to setting HR priorities and strategies for the region.
   • HR Service Delivery: Ensure effective use of HR service delivery models to support business needs.
   • Talent & Succession: Develop strategies to build leadership pipelines.
   • Compliance: Ensure adherence to provincial, federal, and internal requirements.
2. Partner with operations and corporate stakeholders to foster a high-performance culture centered on safety and operational excellence.
3. Build and maintain trustworthy relationships with business leaders to align operational and HR goals.
4. Assess training needs related to HR initiatives, including recruiting, coaching, Learning & Development, and diversity.
5. Liaise with other HR leaders to ensure consistent program delivery.
6. Create tools for frontline leaders to manage labour and employee relations issues.
7. Collect, analyze, and report on HR metrics.
8. Lead employee and labour relations efforts, including negotiations and resolving workplace issues.
9. Oversee investigations and advise management on workplace issues.
10. Manage labour negotiations, grievances, arbitrations, and legal collaborations.
11. Coordinate with safety leaders on labour and employment issues.
12. Oversee leave management and return-to-work processes.

What You Offer

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or Human Resources.
• 10-15 years of HR experience related to the role.
• Experience working with dispersed teams and effective HR policies across locations.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Experience in manufacturing, preferably in lumber or M&A integration.
• CPHR, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with HR systems like ADP and HRIS.
• Knowledge of Canadian labour laws (province-specific experience preferred).
• Ability to work in a matrix organization and handle front-line and strategic issues.
• Effective communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to analyze HR data and provide recommendations.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with ability to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel within the region and to corporate offices in Canada and the US.

Who We Are

Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company operating across North America, offering diverse wood products produced in safety-focused facilities. We contribute to local economies, build value for employees and customers, and operate sustainably. We are committed to sustainable forest management and producing environmentally friendly building materials.

Join us as we grow and succeed together! #StartHereGoFar

What We Offer

We provide a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth, including:

• Extended health & dental insurance, disability coverage, life and AD&D insurance.
• RRSP matching plan.
• Participation in our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP).