HR Director

Waste Management; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management is seeking an HR Director to provide strategic people solutions and guidance. The role involves developing initiatives in talent management, coaching leaders, and enhancing organizational performance. Candidates should have significant HR experience and a relevant degree, with a focus on fostering a high-performance culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Short-term disability

Stock purchase plans

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• 10+ years managing HR systems and processes.
• Experience in coaching and advising leaders.
• CHRP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coach and advise leaders to foster a high-performance culture.
• Identify and implement HR solutions supporting business objectives.
• Lead HR projects and manage HR team members.

Skills

Talent Management

Performance Management

Leadership Development

Change Management

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma/GED with 4 years experience

Job description

As a member of the Human Resources Organization, the Director will be responsible for providing strategic people solutions and guidance to assigned leaders and business segments. The HR Director will develop, guide, and execute initiatives in culture, change management, strategic coaching, talent assessment and development, succession, and performance management to drive high performance within a diverse workforce in a fast-paced, emerging enterprise.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Coach and advise leaders across multiple functions/departments to foster a high-performance culture through talent management, performance management, and leadership development.
2. Identify and implement HR solutions that support the company's business objectives.
3. Participate as a key member of the leadership team, providing progressive people solutions such as talent management, workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational structuring to enhance business impact.
4. Collaborate with Centers of Expertise to develop holistic HR strategies that support enterprise, area, and functional objectives.
5. Lead or participate in HR projects as assigned by senior leadership.
6. Manage, develop, and coach HR team members, including performance management.
7. Propose HR solutions and organizational changes based on analysis of business needs and opportunities.
8. Create clear, impactful written and oral presentations; provide regular reports to senior leadership.
9. Deliver HR solutions that are value-added, measurable, and aligned with business goals.
10. Advise management on employment legal issues and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
11. Lead organizational change initiatives aligned with the company's strategic framework.
12. Identify and implement innovative ideas to adapt to changing work demands.
13. Partner with the HR team to identify and prioritize process improvements and new initiatives.
14. Manage talent through succession planning, learning, and employee development programs.
15. Develop and implement policies and programs for employee relations, diversity & inclusion, harassment prevention, and career development.
16. Provide technical advice, coaching, and knowledge sharing within the HR discipline.
17. Continuously improve HR programs, policies, and practices to meet organizational needs.
18. Lead initiatives that promote the company's commitments and values, recognizing employees and leaders who exemplify them.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) or High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 10 years managing HR systems, processes, programs, and implementations.

B. Preferred Qualifications

• CHRP certification preferred.

Work Environment: This role primarily operates in a professional office setting, utilizing standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

At WM, employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, stock purchase plans, company match on RSP, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Benefits may vary by location.