People And Culture Manager

7 days ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada D2L Full time
D2L is a cloud company that is modernizing education and building the Future of Work.

The old models of teaching and learning are in the midst of the largest transformation in history, and D2L is at the heart of that fundamental shift.

New models of teaching and learning enable a personalized, student-centric experience – and deliverimproved retention, engagement, satisfaction, and results for learners of all ages – in schools, campuses, and companies.

And most importantly, by giving customers a platform that is easy, flexible, and smart.

D2L has had a singular mission for 20 years and is dedicated to that same mission in the years ahead:

to transform the way the world learns – and by doing so, we will help improve human potential globally.

A member of our Talent Acquisition team reviews ALL of our applications - yes a real person reviews resumes SkillsWave is a dynamic upskilling and education-as-a-benefit company dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to thrive in the rapidly evolving landscape of work.

We are looking for top talent to join our team of about 40 all-star people to help us on our mission to transform upskilling throughout the world – so please join to help build a world-leading company.

As the Head of People and Culture, you will play a pivotal role in scaling, shaping and nurturing our company culture while championing the professional development and well-being of our employees.

Reporting directly to the founder, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources, from recruitment, talent and strategic planning, rewards and recognition and day-to-day operations in a high-growth, scale-up environment.


Strategic HR Leadership:

Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with the company's goals and values, fostering a culture of high performance and employee engagement.


Talent Acquisition:
Lead the full-cycle recruitment process, attracting top talent through innovative sourcing strategies, candidate screening, interviewing, and onboarding.

Serve as a trusted advisor and advocate for employees, handling all HR-related inquiries and conflicts with empathy, professionalism, and candor.


Policies and Procedures:

Develop and implement HR practices to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations while promoting a fair and inclusive workplace.


Benefits Administration:

Manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement programs, and perks – making sure we have competitive offerings that support employee development, well-being and retention.


Performance Management:

Design and implement performance evaluation, world-class feedback, coaching, and support to employees and managers to drive individual and team performance.


Learning and Development:
Collaborate across company to identify learning needs and opportunities for skill development, curating learning resources and programs to support employee growth and career advancement – including the use of $4k/yr of academic benefits we provide each employee with SkillsWave partners

HR Metrics and Reporting:

Utilize data analytics to track HR metrics and KPIs, generating insights and recommendations to optimize HR initiatives and drive business outcomes.


Compliance and Risk Management:
Stay on top of changes in labor laws and regulations, ensuring company-wide compliance and mitigating HR-related risks.
Help us build thought leadership and strengthen our networks with CHROs and head of people globally.
Capacity to think strategically and translate vision into actionable HR initiatives that drive organizational success.
Commitment to upholding ethical standards and confidentiality in all HR matters.

Adaptability:
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and navigate ambiguity in a dynamic startup environment.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field that fostered transferrable skills (Master's degree preferred).
~3+ years of demonstrating strong HR leadership experience (e.g. as a head of people in a start-up or leading a key function in a larger company with the desire to take on the head of people role as the next career step). Entrepreneurial – create approaches to developing new and innovative ideas that will help us build a world-leader
~ Demonstrated expertise in all aspects of HR management, with a focus on talent acquisition, compensation, employee relations, and organizational development.
~ Ability to think strategically while managing the details.

We encourage your application even if you don't believe you meet every single qualification outlined, because we love to help our people grow and develop
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Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education through our Catch the Wave Program
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~ We are an equal opportunity employer that hires and attracts talent regardless of age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected grounds and will not discriminate on these bases. We draw on diversity of thought and experience to reflect the rich array of cultures representing our broad customer base and we seek talent with diversity of life experiences and perspectives from around the world. If you have special accessibility requirements that need to be considered during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing us and a member of our HR team will get back to you. Schedule Full-time

To all recruitment agencies:

Please do not forward resumes to our HR alias e-mail address, to any D2L employee, or to other Desire2Learn e-mail addresses.



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