Director, Human Resources

TDS Personnel; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic organization in Toronto is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead HR strategies and enhance people operations. This part-time role requires a proactive HR professional with extensive experience in employee relations and organizational development. The candidate will oversee HR policies, provide expert advice, and manage employee benefits, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in leadership.
• Expertise in employee relations, investigations, and employment law.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee HR strategies and policies.
• Provide counsel on HR matters and lead workplace investigations.
• Manage employee benefits program and contract administration.

Skills

Employee Relations

Conflict Resolution

Performance Management

Organizational Development

Consultative Approach

Job description

This range is provided by TDS Personnel. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$120,000.00 / yr - CA$140,000.00 / yr

A dynamic and well-established organization is seeking a strategic and experienced Director, Human Resources to lead and enhance its people operations. This is a confidential search to identify a proactive HR professional who will play a critical role in supporting the evolving needs of a project-based workforce across multiple sites in downtown Toronto. This is a permanent part-time opportunity with onsite needs, 3 days per week (24 hours).

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, implement, and oversee HR strategies, programs, and policies that align with organizational goals.
• Provide expert counsel to management and employees on complex HR matters, including conflict resolution, performance management, policy compliance, and employee relations.
• Lead sensitive workplace investigations with discretion and professionalism, ensuring fair, thorough, and timely resolution of employee concerns.
• Prepare and manage all documentation related to employee relations and liaise with legal counsel when necessary.
• Monitor and analyze employee relations data to identify trends, uncover root causes, and recommend preventative or corrective strategies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team, offering insights and guidance on organizational design, culture, and workforce planning.
• Build strong partnerships with HR counterparts at affiliate locations to ensure consistency and alignment in employee experience and policy enforcement.
• Manage the full cycle of project-based contract administration, including drafting, issuing, and tracking agreements.
• Maintain and enhance the employee benefits program to ensure competitiveness and compliance with applicable laws and standards.

Ideal Candidate Profile :

• A minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior advisory capacity.
• Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, investigations, employment law, and organizational development.
• Experience supporting project-based or creative/production teams is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a consultative, solutions-focused approach.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

TDS Personnel is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations within reason due to a disability or medical need are available on request for candidates taking part in the recruitment process.