Director, Human Resources

Hire Authority; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Authority in Canada is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead HR for roughly 500 employees across 9 jurisdictions. You will drive recruitment, employee relations, compensation, benefits, training, health & safety, and labour relations while partnering with the Vice-President & General Manager to execute HR strategies aligned with culture and values.

Strategic leader with the ability to coach senior leaders, oversee compliance with federal and provincial laws, and advance a positive,

Qualifications

• University degree in HR or related field with CHRP/CHRL designation.
• 8-10+ years of HR experience in distribution and/or unionized manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment and labor legislation, and disability management.
• Proven record of leading HR programs such as performance management, recruitment, employee relations, and engagement strategies.
• Experience in negotiations, arbitration, and mediation.
• Energetic, results-oriented, with strong leadership personality, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills; proficient in MS Office.
• Willingness and ability to travel across Canada.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment strategies to attract, hire, and retain top talent across all functions.
• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and initiatives that support company culture, operational goals, and talent retention.
• Partner with management to support short and long-term growth through HR initiatives.
• Provide guidance in recruitment, development, performance management, employee relations, compensation, and benefits.
• Coach leadership to guide complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and employment law compliance.
• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial regulations (HR, Employment Standards, and Health & Safety), including monitoring industry trends, legislation, and market conditions to recommend HR best practices and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Lead labor relations, including negotiations, grievances, arbitration, discipline, and collective agreement compliance.
• Align HR activities with corporate objectives and promote positive labor-management relations.
• Support health, safety, and training initiatives to enhance employee development and productivity.
• Act as the standard to effectively coach the team through mentoring, feedback, and development opportunities.
• Provide guidance on salary reviews, job evaluations, and incentive structures aligned with performance objectives.
• Promote a positive work environment based on trust, communication, and sound employee relations.

Skills

HR leadership

Recruitment

Employee relations

Policy development

Labor relations

Coaching

Education

University degree in HR or related field

CHRP/CHRL designation

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Reporting to the Vice-President & General Manager, the Director of Human Resources will be responsible for managing and supporting the full range of Human Resource functions for +/- 500 employees across 9 Canadian jurisdictions. This role acts as a trusted advisor to the Vice President & General Manager, and is an executive leader and peer amongst the senior leadership team. This position will have a focus on, but not limited to; recruitment and retention, employee relations, compensation, pension, benefits, training and development, health & safety, and labour relations. This strategic role will ensure the execution and prioritization of HR strategies and initiatives within these areas in order to support and drive our organization’s strong culture, mission and values.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable for contributing to the achievement of the company’s overall KPIs and strategic objectives, ensuring that all functional goals and initiatives within Human Resources support the priorities and performance targets established by the Vice President & General Manager.
• Oversee recruitment strategies to attract, hire, and retain top talent across all functions.
• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and initiatives that support company culture, operational goals, and talent retention.
• Partner with management to support short and long-term growth through HR initiatives.
• Provide guidance in recruitment, development, performance management, employee relations, compensation, and benefits.
• Coach leadership to guide complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and employment law compliance.
• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial regulations (HR, Employment Standards, and Health & Safety), including monitoring industry trends, legislation, and market conditions to recommend HR best practices and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Lead labor relations, including negotiations, grievances, arbitration, discipline, and collective agreement compliance.
• Align HR activities with corporate objectives and promote positive labor-management relations.
• Support health, safety, and training initiatives to enhance employee development and productivity.
• Act as the standard to effectively coach the team through mentoring, feedback, and development opportunities.
• Provide guidance on salary reviews, job evaluations, and incentive structures aligned with performance objectives.
• Promote a positive work environment based on trust, communication, and sound employee relations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in HR or related field with CHRP/CHRL designation.
• 8-10+ years of HR experience in distribution and/or unionized manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment and labor legislation, and disability management.
• Proven record of leading HR programs such as performance management, recruitment, employee relations, and engagement strategies.
• Experience in negotiations, arbitration, and mediation.
• Energetic, results-oriented, with strong leadership personality, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills; proficient in MS Office.
• Willingness and ability to travel across Canada.