Human Resources Director

Specialized Recruiting Group -London, Ontario; London; On-site; CAD 207,000 - 283,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 10%

Vacation 4 weeks + 6 sick days

Defined contribution plan 5%

RRSP top-up program

Company laptop

Company cell phone

Culture & employee experience

Community involvement perks

Job summary

SRG London is recruiting for a Director, People & Culture for a large organization in the Greater London area, offering a pivotal leadership role to shape workforce strategy and culture.

In this high-visibility post you will lead HR & Safety teams, drive employee engagement, performance management, and total rewards, while ensuring regulatory compliance and a strong focus on culture and people experience across the business.

Qualifications

• 15+ years HR leadership experience with OH&S exposure.
• Post-secondary HR education with CHRP/CHRL designation.
• Bilingualism is an asset.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex workplace matters.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, compensation, HR systems, and OHS.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR leadership — guide senior leaders on workforce planning, design, culture.
• Team development — lead and coach HR & Safety team.
• Employee relations — oversee relations, performance management, investigations, terminations.
• Talent & engagement — manage recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, performance, leadership development.
• Total rewards & compliance — oversee compensation, benefits, HR systems, payroll, compliance.
• Health & safety leadership — oversee health & safety programs, training, inspections, RTW.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Team development

Employee relations

Talent & engagement

Negotiation

Change management

Education

Post-secondary HR education with CHRP/CHRL designation

Tools

HR systems

Payroll processes

Job description

SRG London is recruiting for a Director, People & Culture for a large organization in the Greater London area — an excellent opportunity to lead a fast‑growing, stable company. This is an existing vacancy.

Benefits of the role:

• Annual Bonus: 10% of base salary, tied to company and individual goals
• Vacation: 4 weeks with 6 sick days
• 5% Defined Contribution Plan (DCPP); RRSP Top‑Up Program
• Company‑provided laptop and cell phone
• Strong focus on culture enhancement and employee experience
• Employee‑focused perks including barbecues, subsidized event tickets, scholarships for high‑school and college students, regular town hall meetings, and an air‑conditioned facility
• Invested in community

Responsibilities (Not limited to : )

• Strategic HR leadership — Provide strategic guidance to senior leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, culture, and complex employee matters.
• Team development — Lead, coach, and develop the HR & Safety team while ensuring effective delivery of all HR and safety programs.
• Employee relations — Oversee employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, investigations, terminations, restructuring, and employment‑related risk.
• Talent & engagement — Manage recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, performance management, leadership development, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Total rewards & compliance — Oversee compensation, benefits, HR systems, payroll processes, and ensure compliance with employment, human rights, accessibility, and workplace legislation.
• Health & safety leadership — Provide strategic oversight of occupational health & safety programs, including training, inspections, WSIB, RTW, incident investigations, and continuous improvement of safety performance.

Our selection process includes AI-enabled tools for screening based on keywords and minimum qualifications. A human decides who moves forward.

Requirements:

• 15+ years HR leadership plus OHS experience; JHSC participation an asset.
• Post‑secondary HR education with CHRP/CHRL designation; bilingualism an asset.
• Proven ability to lead teams, coach leaders, and manage complex workplace matters.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, compensation, HR systems, and OHS.
• Strategic thinker with sound judgment and professionalism in confidential situations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, conflict‑resolution, and change‑management abilities.

Express Employment Professionals and the Specialized Recruiting Group are committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices. We continuously work to create a safe environment for our community, in which you can feel valued and supported.