Senior Director, People Advisory

FYidoctors; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Senior Director, People Advisory. Drive HR initiatives, enhance employee experience, and lead compliance efforts to foster a culture of accountability. Ideal candidates possess extensive HR leadership experience and proficiency in workforce analytics, with a focus on creating a people-first culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package including glasses

Coaching culture for growth and development

A people-first culture

Community involvement opportunities

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive HR experience with a minimum of 5 years in a senior role.
• Expertise in HR policy implementation and compliance.
• Experience with talent management and strategic HR planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR Business Partner functions and enhance the employee experience.
• Oversee complex employee relations matters and ensure compliance.
• Utilize workforce analytics for strategic decision-making.

Skills

Employee relations

Organizational development

Communication

Negotiation

Coaching

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

HRIS platforms

Workforce analytics

Job description

Join our team as a Senior Director, People Advisory! In this role, you'll lead the HR Business Partner functions, enhance the employee experience, and promote organizational health. You’ll drive HR program effectiveness, develop and manage enterprise-wide initiatives, ensure operational excellence, and use data-driven insights to shape workforce strategy and build team capabilities.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Deliver strategic and operational HR support across all business segments.
• Partner with senior leaders to translate business strategies into actionable people plans, including workforce planning, succession management, and talent development.
• Oversee complex employee relations matters, ensuring consistent, legally compliant, and values-based resolution practices across all locations.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve enterprise-wide HR programs such as performance management, employee relations, disciplinary actions, and offboarding/termination processes.
• Ensure effective HR policy implementation and operational compliance by aligning processes with employment laws, internal governance, and audit requirements.
• Identify and mitigate people-related compliance risks in partnership with Legal and business leaders, fostering a culture of accountability and regulatory awareness.
• Lead organizational development initiatives using diagnostics, OD methodologies, and change management frameworks to support structural and cultural transformation.
• Utilize workforce analytics and reporting to guide strategic decision-making, support talent forecasting, and influence organizational design.
• Collaborate across HR functions such as Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, and L&D to deliver integrated support and cohesive employee experiences.

As the Successful Candidate You Have?

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in a senior HRBP or HR leadership role.
• Expertise in employee relations, organizational development, and HR policy implementation.
• Experience with compliance, risk mitigation, and employment law application.
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms and workforce analytics.
• Experience in strategic HR planning, talent management, and organizational development.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results.
• Experience in a private equity-backed or rapidly scaling environment is an asset.
• Proven ability to lead HR teams and advise executive stakeholders in complex, multi-site environments.
• Professional HR certification (e.g., CHRP) is preferred.
• Bilingualism in English/French is an asset.

How You'll Benefit Working at Our Home Office:

• A comprehensive total rewards package, including two free pairs of glasses and lenses per year.
• A coaching culture that fosters ongoing growth and development opportunities.
• A people-first culture (dogs are also welcome!).
• An organization that gives back locally and nationally, supporting your involvement.

Why You Should Join Us:

FYihealth group is Canada's leading diversified healthcare organization, comprising FYidoctors, Visique, BonLook, and Solis Optics. Doctor-led, professionally managed, and patient-focused, we focus on delivering outstanding eye care with patient-centric products and services. Our purpose is to enhance the lives of our patients. We are Canada's fastest-growing eye care provider, with our own ophthalmic lens manufacturing facility and distribution center.

At FYihealth group, our core values are Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Opportunity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and provide accommodations upon request during the application process. All accommodation information will be kept confidential to ensure an accessible candidate and team member experience.