Director of Human Resources

J O B O P E N I N G

**DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES**

Work Location**:Remote, Jarvis** | Reports to**:CEO** | Full or Part Time**:Full Time**

**SCOPE**:
The Director of Human Resources (HR) is a
trusted advisor to the organization in all aspects
of managing human resources, is an expert in
the field of developing and nurturing a culture of
trust and is responsible for the overall long-term
strategy of human resources including training,
onboarding and offboarding, compensation
philosophy, performance management,
conflict management, employee engagement,
developing and maintaining company policies,
legal and legislative policies and compliance
thereto; and managing and monitoring human
resource risk.

The Director of HR will be responsible for
ensuring that Nova Mutual’s HR strategies,
practices and policies are aligned with Nova’s
strategic objectives, supports prudential
management, and represents best practice

in human resource practices within the sector
Nova Mutual operates, and its size culture and
risk profile. All the while maintaining a robust
and accountable human resource accountability
framework, the Director will also ensure a
positive and engaging work environment to
ensure employee satisfaction, productivity and
retention.

Working closely with the Leadership Team, the
Director of HR will contribute to the successful
achievement of Nova’s values, vision, and goals.
The Director of HR reports directly to the CEO
and will build strong and productive relationships
with other key internal stakeholders.

The Director of HR will work from our Head
Office in Jarvis Ontario and remotely.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
**LEADERSHIP**
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership,

driving innovative HR initiatives that boost
organizational effectiveness and foster a
vibrant employee culture.
- Participate in the Board of Directors Human

Resources Committee as an advisor on
policies and practices as they relate to HR
and managing HR risk, including drafting
reports and reporting on legal and regulatory
compliance.
- Champions a high performing environment

and implements a strategy that attracts,
retains, rewards, develops, motivates and
empowers employees by fostering an
inclusive work environment.
- Working closely with functional teams to

achieve the optimal culture in alignment with
company strategic goals while optimizing
the organizations’ structure and available
resources.
- Develop and manage the HR department

budget.
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**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (CONT.)**

**STRATEGY**
- Develop and support the implementation

of human resource strategies that foster a
positive work culture to support employee
satisfaction and retention.
- Advise senior leadership on the human

resource implications associated with
enterprise-wide initiatives and strategies.
- Be a strategic thinker and be able to find

outside the box solutions.
- Familiar with HR strategies and HR due

diligence as they relate to M&A activities.
** EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT & CULTURE**
- Create, distribute and analyze employee

surveys to gather frank employee feedback
used to inform and create Nova’s overall
engagement strategy and develop ways
to improve company operations and the
employee experience.
- Coach managers on handling employee

questions, assist with issue resolution of
employee complaints and requests that
pertain to workplace policies and general
terms and conditions of employment.
- Manage and resolve employee relations

issues escalating issues to legal counsel as
appropriate.
- Counsel managers in handling employee

performance issues including decisions
around disciplinary action and review of any
related documentation prior to meeting with
employee.
- Orientation, onboarding and socialization of

the Nova Mutual Culture.
** LEGAL & COMPLIANCE**
- Research, consult and advise Leaders on

issues of discipline, dismissal, interpretation
law.

law to manage company HR risk.
- Ensure policies, procedures and manuals are

up to date on legislative requirements.
- Implement Health and Safety related

awareness across the organization per ESA
standards.
- In consultation with legal counsel, develop

standardized employee onboarding/off
- boarding documentation, including offer
letters, employment contracts, and other
required employee documentation.
- Ensure that employee records remain secure,

private and confidential and ensure that an
appropriate records retention process is
in place that satisfies legal and regulatory
requirements.
- Benefits liaison with OMIA regarding the

Employee Benefit Plan and Pension Plan.
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**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (CONT.)**

**WORKFORCE PLANNING & TALENT**
**MANAGEMENT**
- Recruitment of and interviewing of

qualified prospective talent as required and
completing necessary due diligence.
- In consultation with senior leadership,

develop succession plans as appropriate
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