Director, People & Culture

Cymax; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic HR consulting firm in Vancouver is seeking a Director of People & Culture. The role involves strategic leadership in HR, guiding organizational design, and directly executing talent acquisition processes. With a focus on performance management and fostering a high-performance culture, candidates should have 6+ years in HR and proven leadership experience. This position offers a flexible work environment and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Paid health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Online counselling services

Remote-first flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive HR experience with 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Proven track record in executing talent acquisition and employer branding.
• Deep knowledge of employment law and HRIS proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic counsel on organizational design and culture initiatives.
• Partner with leaders to align people strategies with business goals.
• Own the full performance management cycle.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Performance Management

Talent Acquisition

Organizational Design

Communication Skills

Business Acumen

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Recruitment Tools

Job description

Overview

Ready to Shape the Future of People & Culture? Join Cymax Group as Director, People & Culture.

Be the Strategic Mind AND the Hands-On Executor.

Cymax Group Technologies is a dynamic + person organization where you will drive strategic people initiatives that build a high-performing, accountable workplace.

Impact

Why This Role is Different:

Operate at both altitude and depth—setting strategic direction for people and performance systems while personally executing the processes that bring them to life. Guide leadership on organizational design and workforce planning and ensure every employee has clarity, feedback, and accountability for results.

Your Impact Will Be Immediate and Visible:

• Strategic Leadership: Partner directly with executives to align people strategies with business goals and drive organizational design decisions that enable speed, clarity and accountability.
• Performance & Ownership: Own the full performance management cycle from goal setting to calibration reviews. Equip managers to give meaningful feedback and drive continuous improvement. Champion a performance‑first culture where expectations are clear and excellence is recognized.
• Hands‑On Recruitment: Lead end‑to‑end talent acquisition, from sourcing candidates on LinkedIn to closing offers for key hires.
• Culture Champion: Lead engagement initiatives that drive a high‑performance culture ensuring that recognition, development and accountability ladder up to measurable business outcomes.
• Business Partner: Translate complex HR challenges into strategic solutions that drive measurable business results.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic counsel on organizational design, workforce planning, and culture initiatives while personally leading hands‑on talent acquisition.
• Partner with senior leaders to align people strategies with business goals, enabling speed, clarity and accountability across teams.
• Own the full performance management cycle (goal setting, mid‑year/check‑ins, year‑end reviews, and calibration).
• Lead end‑to‑end recruitment processes for all levels, from sourcing and screening to hiring recommendations.
• Champion a performance‑first culture ensuring expectations are clear, outcomes are defined, and excellence is recognized.
• Execute employer branding initiatives to position Cymax Group as an employer of choice.
• Develop and execute employee engagement initiatives that drive a high‑performance culture.
• Manage HRIS administration and provide regular reporting and analysis on key HR metrics.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive HR experience with 3+ years in leadership roles, including hands‑on recruitment experience.
• Proven track record personally executing talent acquisition and employer branding initiatives.
• Experience with workforce planning and organizational design in smaller, growing companies.
• Background scaling teams and building HR infrastructure from the ground up.
• Strong business acumen and ability to balance strategic planning with hands‑on execution in a fast‑paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills across all organizational levels.
• Deep knowledge of employment law and proficiency in HRIS, ATS, and recruitment tools.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits which includes: Health and wellness support for our team members and their families, paid health and dental benefits in Canada, paid time off, easy access to online and phone‑based counselling services, and a remote‑first flexible work environment.

Values

• Grit & Agility: Forge Ahead, Pivot Fast.
• Accountability: Bring It, Own It, Commit.
• Go the Extra Mile: We Go Above & Beyond.
• Understand the Map & the Terrain: Master the Details & the Big Picture.
• Data Drives Decisions: Absorb Complexity & Transmit Clarity.
• Think Beyond Today: Tomorrow's Vision, Today's Action.

Accessibility

We can provide accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.