Director, Human Resources

Buckland; St. Thomas; Remote; CAD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckland is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead the HR department across Canada, the US, and Mexico. The role will translate business needs into integrated HR solutions, guiding staffing, development, and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a friendly, collaborative culture with opportunities for professional development. Remote work is available for non-local applicants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business admin, or related field.
• Master's degree asset (MBA or organizational leadership).
• Minimum 10 years of HR management experience.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Advanced MS Office knowledge.
• Knowledge of CAD/USA/MEX employment laws.
• Strong project and people management skills.
• Problem-solving and HR business solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel ~25%.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight to HR policies, standards, and procedures ensuring alignment with Company's vision, mission, and values.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to understand staffing, recruiting, retention goals.
• Plan and implement policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys.
• Develop and execute practices for hiring and talent management; ensure legal compliance across CAD/USA/MEX.
• Oversee annual Corporate HR initiatives related to Performance Management, Talent Planning, Culture Change, Communications, Compensation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

HR strategy

Project management

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/BA

MBA or Organizational Leadership (asset)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Buckland is looking for a Director Human Resources

What you'll be doing

This position is responsible for planning, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resource (HR) department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organizations mission and talent strategy across all lines of business.

They are responsible for translating business needs into integrated human resource solutions to fully leverage employee capability within Canada, US, and Mexico, to deliver excellent, consistent, sustainable performance over the long term.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary, benefits package, and matching retirement plan.
• Compensation range: $140,000 – $180,000 annually (subject to experience)]
• A friendly, collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development & ongoing learning.
• A chance to be part of a growing organization.
• Remote work arrangement available for applicants who are not local to a Buckland office.

You will be responsible for

• Provide leadership and oversight to HR policies, standards, and procedures ensuring alignment with Company's vision, mission, and values
• Collaborate with senior leadership to understand the organizations goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, retention,
• Plan, lead, develop, coordinate, and implement policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys.
• Develops and executes practices for hiring and talent management, ensure the organization is compliant with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations,
• Plan and oversee the delivery of annual Corporate HR initiatives related to Performance Management, Talent Planning, Culture Change, Communications, Compensation and Rewards.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills including representing the organization at various events, conferences, and other public/private settings.
• Strong background using Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook to analyze data, track progress, create reports and strategize
• Adaptable to manage crises and emergencies in a fast-paced work environment ensuring decision making holds the values of protecting the organization's values and reputation
• Superior level of organization and time management skills in order to set clear goals and expectations.
• Lead cross-functional groups by developing a result driven environment to deliver successful projects and mandates ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve service quality and efficiency.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Fosters and embodies transparent communication, encourages self-awareness and growth with staff and teams for optimal cohesion
• Promotes an environment where teams are encouraged to try new things to continuously drive innovation and growth
• Ability to mentor, coach, train and develop talent for succession in a scaling company
• Leads by example and holds self and others to their commitments
• Provides structure and long-term direction to the Operations department
• Supervises staff, including hiring, reviewing performance, recommends salary increases, promotions, transfers, demotions, or terminations

What we need from you

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development, or a related field required.
• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration (MBA), Organizational Leadership, or a related discipline is considered an asset.
• Minimum 10 years of human resource management experience required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish
• Advance knowledge in MS Office.
• Clear understanding of employment legislation in CAD, USA and MEX
• Require a degree of project management and people management capabilities to work on transformational projects, strategic programs and implementing best practices.
• Advanced knowledge of HR concepts, policies and practices acquired through formal academic training and/or relevant years of experience within HR areas of expertise.
• Problem solving skills, ability to determine root cause of complex issues and arrive at sound HR business solutions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills to work effectively with all employees at every level.
• Must be legally eligible to work for the Company at all times.
• Ability and desire to travel (approximate 25%) to all company offices and client meetings in CAD, USA and MEX.