Human Resources Director

Leo Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Accommodation for candidates with disabilities

Commitment to transparency in salary

Job summary

A creative consultancy is looking for an HR Director to lead the overall Human Resources strategy, focusing on employee relations, performance management, and compliance. The successful candidate will partner with leadership, ensure adherence to employment laws, and manage HR operations. Strong leadership and strategic planning skills are essential, along with a relevant degree or significant HR experience. The salary range for this position is CAD 110K - 120K annually, determined by experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Deep knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Proven ability in strategic planning and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to align HR strategy with business objectives.
• Create and enforce HR policies ensuring legal adherence.
• Handle complex employee issues and foster engagement.

Skills

Leadership and communication skills

Knowledge of employment law

Conflict resolution

Strategic planning

Employee advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field

10+ years of HR experience

Tools

HR metrics and reporting tools

Job description

We’re a creative consultancy. That means we put creativity at the center of all our thinking—be it strategic consulting, design and advertising or product and service design. If you believe in the power of creativity to transform how people think and behave, you’re in the right place.

Job Description

HR Director leads the overall Human Resources strategy, overseeing employee relations, performance management, compensation, training, and compliance, aligning HR initiatives with business goals to foster a positive culture. The HR Director manages HR budgets, and provides strategic guidance to hiring managers and the leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Partner with managers and executive leadership to align HR strategy with business objectives, ensuring a strong people-focused culture.
• Policy & Compliance: Create, implement, and enforce HR policies, ensuring adherence to provincial employment laws.
• Employee Relations: Handle complex employee issues, investigations, disciplinary actions, and foster positive employee engagement.
• Training & Development: Work with L&D team to help build employee skills and career paths.
• HR Operations: Manage the HR department's budget, staff, HR metrics/reporting

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Deep knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Proven ability in strategic planning and implementation.
• Experience in conflict resolution and employee advocacy.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field; or 10+ years of HR experience
• Significant progressive experience in HR leadership roles.
• Certification in Mental Health First Aid

Additional Information

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request.

Transparency matters to us. The salary range for this position is CAD 110K - 120K per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data.

AI Use

We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision-making. We believe in a human-first approach, where your experience and potential are recognized by people.

Leo Burnett Toronto is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Drawing on valuable perspectives and insights from our unique workforce allows us to continue sharing our best work with the world. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations or specific requests.