Director, Human Resources

Mon Sheong Foundation; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mon Sheong Foundation in Canada seeks an experienced HR leader to oversee the human resources function and provide strategic direction to the organization. You will lead the development and implementation of HR programs aligned with business needs.

The role includes managing labour relations, performance management, and recruitment, while guiding leadership on people development and retention. Bilingual English/Chinese skills and CHRL credentials are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• CHRL designation or equivalent professional credential.
• 8+ years HR management experience, preferably in a management or lead role.
• Overall knowledge of efficient human resources management, including staffing, compensation, labour relations, and performance management.
• Strong organizational, leadership and supervisory skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain trusting working relationship with stakeholders.
• Ability and flexibility to thrive in a high stress environment, with frequent and competing deadlines, multiple tasks and high performance expectations.
• Experience in unionized work environment preferred.
• Proficiency in Chinese and English, both orally and in writing.
• Valid driver’s license with access to vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR leadership to the organization and develop, implement and align HR programs and practices to address strategic business needs.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures and programs covering areas of labour relations, performance management, compensation, and attraction and retention of talented employees.
• Oversee and support the organization’s performance management program, including coaching, development, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Provide direction and assistance in recruitment requirements throughout the organization.
• Identify employee development needs and establish training plans and resource requirements.
• Conduct meetings and orientation sessions for the purpose of introducing efficient HR policies and communicating new/streamlined practices.
• Manage and streamline employee benefits programs.
• Provide advice, coaching and support to Managers and Supervisors in HR matters.
• Participate in labour management meetings, union grievance meetings, and union negotiation meetings.
• Regular participation in Standing Committee meetings, with attendance at Board meetings as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Employee relations

Policy implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Job description

Reporting to the CEO, the incumbent is responsible for overseeing and providing strategic direction in the overall human resources function of MSF.

Job responsibilities

• Provide HR leadership to the organization and develop, implement and align HR programs and practices to address strategic business needs.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures and programs covering areas of labour relations, performance management, compensation, and attraction and retention of talented employees.
• Oversee and support the organization’s performance management program, including coaching, development, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Provide direction and assistance in recruitment requirements throughout the organization.
• Identify employee development needs and establish training plans and resource requirements.
• Conduct meetings and orientation sessions for the purpose of introducing efficient HR policies and communicating new/streamlined practices.
• Manage and streamline employee benefits programs.
• Provide advice, coaching and support to Managers and Supervisors in HR matters.
• Participate in labour management meetings, union grievance meetings, and union negotiation meetings.
• Regular participation in Standing Committee meetings, with attendance at Board meetings as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CHRL designation or equivalent professional credential.
• Over 8+ years’ human resources management experience, preferably in a management or lead role.
• Overall knowledge of efficient human resources management, including staffing, compensation, labour relations, and performance management.
• Strong organizational, leadership and supervisory skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain trusting working relationship with stakeholders.
• Ability and flexibility to thrive in a high stress environment, with frequent and competing deadlines, multiple tasks and high performance expectations.
• Experience in unionized work environment preferred.
• Proficiency in Chinese and English, both orally and in writing.
• Valid driver’s license with access to vehicle.

Salary Range: $100,000 to $130,000 / year

Reasons for Vacancy:

Replacement

Note:

• We thank all candidates for their interests. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls please.
• No automated software or AI tools are used during the screening process.

Disclaimer:

Mon Sheong Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.