The Human Resources Director will advise executive leadership, align HR strategy with business growth, lead talent acquisition, support workforce and succession planning, oversee compensation and total rewards, manage employee relations, develop HR policies, and provide health and safety leadership across multi-site and international operations.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION :
Our client is an innovative company specializing in the design and manufacturing of custom furniture and millwork solutions for the commercial, hospitality, and retail sectors. Renowned for the quality of its work and creative approach, the company offers a dynamic environment where ideas, collaboration, and the drive for excellence are highly valued.
Reporting directly to the President, the Director of Human Resources will serve as a trusted business partner to the executive leadership team, providing strategic guidance on all people-related matters while ensuring operational excellence across the HR function.
This role requires a strong balance between strategy and execution. The successful candidate will coach and advise senior leaders and mid-level managers, lead talent acquisition initiatives, support organizational growth, oversee compensation strategies, and ensure effective management of health and safety programs across multiple locations.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the President and Executive Leadership Team on all human capital matters.
- Align HR strategies and initiatives with business objectives and growth plans.
- Partner with leaders to strengthen organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership development.
- Lead and actively participate in the recruitment of management, professional, and key operational talent.
- Build and manage relationships with external recruitment firms, executive search partners, and specialized talent providers.
- Provide hands-on leadership and support regarding health and safety programs across the organization.
- Advise managers on employee relations matters, disciplinary actions, performance issues, and workplace conflict resolution.
- Lead the development and evolution of compensation and total rewards strategies.
- Develop, enhance, and maintain HR policies, programs, and best practices.
- Support the harmonization of HR processes and practices across international operations.
Profil
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
- CHRP, CRIA, CRHA, SHRM, or equivalent designation considered an asset.
- Minimum of 8 to 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting multi-site and/or international operations.
- Strong expertise across multiple HR disciplines, including talent acquisition, organizational development, employee relations, compensation, and health and safety.
- Proven ability to influence and advise senior leaders and executives.
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and strong execution skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
- Fluency in both English and French, spoken and written.
Informations contractuelles
WORK CONDITIONS :
- Annual salary between $120,000 and $140,000, depending on experience and qualifications
- Group insurance coverage from day one, with 50% of premiums paid by the employer
- RRSP
- 4 weeks of vacation
- Opportunity to play a strategic role and build the HR function within the organization
- Collaborative, people-focused, and entrepreneurial work environment
- Company recognized for its expertise, innovation, and quality of work
Note
: The masculine is used to lighten the text without
prejudice to the feminine form.
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