Director of Human Resources

Excel Society; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Society, located at Edmonton, AB, seeks a Director of Human Resources to lead the people strategy and HR operations. You will report to the Senior Leadership Team and guide employee relations, workforce planning, and policy development.

The role requires a university degree in HR or related field and a minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience, with strong knowledge of labour relations and workplace investigations. Experience in a unionized environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• University degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in HR.
• Extensive knowledge of labour relations, employment standards, and workplace investigations.
• Experience leading HR strategy, programs, and union environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all human resources functions.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and succession planning.
• Oversee employee/labour relations, investigations, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, OH&S, privacy regs, and policies.

Skills

Strategic leadership

HR policy development

Employee relations

Workforce planning

Negotiation

Communication skills

HR analytics

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Excel Society
10216 124th St NW
Edmonton, AB T5N, CAN

Description

Are you a strategic HR leader who thrives on building exceptional workplace cultures, developing talent, and driving organizational success?

Excel Society is seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead the organization's people strategy, employee relations, workforce planning, and HR operations.

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all human resources functions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, retention, employee engagement, and succession planning initiatives.
• Oversee employee and labour relations, including investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, and collective agreement administration.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, occupational health and safety requirements, privacy regulations, and organizational policies.
• Develop and implement HR policies, programs, and processes that support a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to managers and the Human Resources team on employee-related matters.
• Manage compensation, benefits, training, professional development, and organizational change initiatives.
• Monitor HR trends, metrics, and workforce data to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Participate as a member of the senior leadership team, contributing to organizational planning and strategic priorities.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with employees, leadership, union representatives, and external stakeholders.
• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience.
• Extensive knowledge of labour relations, employment standards, human rights legislation, and workplace investigations.
• Experience managing employee relations, performance management, succession planning, and organizational development.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR information systems.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check.

Excel Society is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.