HR Manager

Michael Page; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established national organization in Canada is looking for a Head of People and Culture to shape its People & Culture function and guide it through significant change while maintaining its strong workplace culture. The role involves implementing HR transformation strategies, driving leadership development initiatives, and enhancing employee experience. The ideal candidate will have proven HR and industrial relations experience in large organizations, with strong strategic planning and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Proven senior HR and IR experience in large organisations.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Exceptional skills in strategic planning and organisational development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evolution of the People & Culture department.
• Drive leadership development initiatives.
• Strengthen culture and employee experience.
• Provide expert guidance on Industrial Relations.
• Implement a robust HR system.

Skills

Senior HR and IR experience

Knowledge of employment law

Strategic planning skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a well established National organisation with a reputation for maintaining a strong, positive workplace culture and effective leadership. With solid foundations already in place, the business is now entering an exciting phase of transformation, building new capabilities, strengthening its People and Culture function, and positioning itself for future opportunities and sustained growth.

Job Description

This role will shape the People & Culture function and as part of the Executive Leadership Team you will guide the organisation through significant change while safeguarding its strong cultural foundations. You'll spearhead HR transformation, industrial relations strategy, and leadership development, ensuring the business is set up for future growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the evolution of the People & Culture department: Provide strategic direction and hands‑on mentorship to a team of Human Resource professionals, uplifting capability and providing development opportunities.
• Drive leadership development initiatives: Design and deliver programs that strengthen leadership capability across the organisation, ensuring managers are equipped to lead effectively through transformation and growth.
• Strengthen culture and employee experience: Safeguard the organisation's strong existing culture while enhancing engagement, inclusivity, and collaboration.
• Provide expert guidance on Industrial Relations: Advising on complex IR matters and leading Enterprise Agreement negotiations.
• Implement a robust HR system.
• Further develop Employee Relations and Performance Management processes.
• Develop and implement clear, equitable salary banding frameworks.
• Build strong relationships with operational staff: bridge the gap between corporate and operations, fostering trust, collaboration, and alignment across all levels of the workforce.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of People and Culture will ideally possess:

• Proven senior HR and IR experience in large organisations.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Exceptional skills in strategic planning and organisational development.Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to influence at ELT level.
• Strategic thinker with hands‑on capability to deliver change.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.