Director, People and Culture

4 weeks ago

Kitchener, Canada Avidbots Full time

**Director, People and Culture**

Avidbots Corporation is a pioneering leader in the field of robotics, dedicated to developing cutting-edge autonomous cleaning solutions for commercial and industrial environments. Our mission is to revolutionize the way cleaning and maintenance tasks are performed by introducing innovative, efficient, and sustainable robotic technologies. Avidbots is committed to delivering intelligent and autonomous robotic solutions that not only enhance operational efficiency but also promote a cleaner and healthier world.

Our groundbreaking autonomous cleaning robots are redefining the cleaning industry by offering state-of-the-art technology, advanced navigation, and data-driven insights to businesses across the globe. These robots are designed to perform tasks such as scrubbing and sanitization, and maintain cleanliness in a wide range of industries, including airports, shopping malls, warehouses, retail, and more.

Headquartered in Kitchener, ON, Canada, we are an employee-focused organization that has been certified a Great Place to Work® consecutively for the last 5 years and one of Deloitte's Fast 500 (2021). We are looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our team and contribute to the development of our cutting-edge technology.

**About this Role**:
As the Director of People and Culture (PnC), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the PnC function by streamlining PnC processes that foster excellent employee experiences and leading our Talent Attraction strategy. Your strategic insights, technological expertise, and people-focused approach will be instrumental in driving the success of our PnC initiatives and contributing to our overall business objectives.

**Location**:This is a hybrid role based in our Kitchener HQ

**Responsibilities**:

- Employee Experience: Execute initiatives that promote a positive and engaging employee experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver programs that support employee well-being, growth, and satisfaction.
- Talent Acquisition: Lead the Talent Acquisition team with a focus on strategic thinking and workforce planning
- Executive Leader Partnership: Work closely with our C-Suite and Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to ensure optimal organizational design, hiring, employee engagement and career development
- Total Rewards Strategy: Evolve total rewards strategy that aligns with our organizational goals, culture, and industry benchmarks.
- Compensation Program Management: Evaluation and management of our compensation programs, ensuring they remain competitive and support our talent acquisition and retention efforts.
- Benefits Administration: Oversee the administration, and compliance of our employee benefits programs, including health, retirement, wellness, and voluntary benefits.
- Performance Management: Manage and communicate the performance management program across Avidbots, integrating the total rewards framework to ensure that rewards align with individual and team impact.
- Data-Driven Insights: Leverage data analytics to gather insights into PnC and measure the effectiveness of programs. Prepare and present data-driven reports and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Compliance and Policy: Ensure PnC practices and processes comply with legal regulations and industry standards. Stay updated on labor laws, regulations, and best practices to mitigate risks and maintain a compliant PnC function.
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing PnC team. Foster a collaborative and results-oriented culture, empowering team members to excel in their roles and contribute to the overall success of the department.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree or PnC/HR certification is a plus.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in HR, with at least 3+ years in a managerial role.
- Experience in / Leading Talent Acquisition functions
- Proven track record of successfully optimizing PnC processes and driving operational efficiency.
- Expertise in HRIS implementation, data analytics, and technology integration.
- Strong understanding of labor laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to align PnC initiatives with business goals.
- Experience with Lattice and BambooHR preferred

Avidbots is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. We are a diverse Canadian company founded by international students, and we are proud of the strengths our diversity brings. We hold our executives to the same standards as all of our employees, and we believe work should be a safe space for all. Avidbots has an absolutely zero tolerance policy for discrimination or hate against m

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