Director, People & Culture

The Pod Group; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing organization in York Region is seeking a strategic Director of People & Culture. This role involves leading HR initiatives, developing policies, and fostering a high-performance culture. The ideal candidate has significant HR experience, preferably in manufacturing, and a relevant degree. This position offers opportunities for impactful leadership and organizational development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of HR experience in senior positions, preferably in manufacturing.
• CHRP/CHRL designation is an asset.
• Solid understanding of a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Human Resources Strategic and Organizational Plan.
• Drive innovation through a performance-based culture.
• Develop and implement HR policies and programs.

Skills

HR experience

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Human Resources

Job description

VISIONARY ● COLLABORATIVE ● MOTIVATING ● RESOURCEFUL ● DECISIVE

OVERVIEW

A leader in manufacturing, committed to quality, innovation, and operational excellence. Our client has a strong focus on continuous improvement and employee growth.

MISSION

The Director, People & Culture will be responsible for all aspects of human resources activities.This role will be a key member of the leadership team and will be expected to play a key role in contributing to the further integration and growth of the organization.The Director, People & Culture will be expected to lead the alignment of organizational energy with the requirements for competitive success.

The Pod Group is partnering with this organization to place a strategic, collaborative and results-driven Director, People & Culture.

KEY PRIORITIES

• Leads the development of the Human Resources Strategic and Organizational Plan with an emphasis on long-term competitiveness.
• Drives innovation through a performance and results based culture, elevating competencies, learning and development to build long-term retention and organizational success.
• Develops and implements human resource policies, programs, objectives and procedures.
• Administers employment policies and administers the activities of recruiting, transfer, promotion and separation of employees, including effective and accurate maintenance of personnel records and reports in compliance with local legislation.
• Implements and administers the Pay Equity plan in accordance with legislative requirements.
• Promotes a respectful, inclusive workplace by ensuring compliance with employment laws, organizational policies, and standards related to equal opportunity and harassment prevention.
• Develops and administers employee orientation program to provide new employees with wage, benefit, job and organization introduction.
• Lead the implementation of a performance management system encompassing the development of job descriptions, goals, measurements, and performance-based compensation and reviews.
• Manages and assists in the development and maintenance of training and development programs for all employees.
• Administers the salary administration program consistent with organizational policies covering salaries, performance management and related aspects.
• Manages the Health and Safety programs, including policies/procedures, including but not limited to safety standards, protective devices and apparel, safety education, accident investigation and related records.
• Oversees and manages benefit programs assigned for local administration. Manages the benefit plans in accordance with guidelines.
• Represents the organization in the community and promotes the organization's interests in community activities.
• Direct and maintain activities and programs to promote and maintain a high level of employee morale.
• Other duties as assigned.

TALENTS & EXPERTISE

• Minimum 8 years of HR experience in increasingly senior positions with successful hands-on human resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Commerce, Human Resources, or related field required.
• CHRP/CHRL designation would be considered an asset.
• Proven abilities to develop and implement all aspects of human resources.
• Demonstrated ability to implement policies and programs to have a significant, measurable and positive impact on the business success of an organization.
• Solid understanding of a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record as an effective leader of high-performance organizations.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, and training to impart knowledge and develop skill sets internally.
• Experience in attracting, retaining and developing outside talent.
• Ability to lead change and utilize creative thinking to formulate a vision and action plan to meet the organization's human resources needs.
• General working knowledge of enterprise systems and familiar with modern manufacturing and supply chain systems capabilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and decision-making skills.