Director, People

VISIONARY ● COLLABORATIVE ● MOTIVATING ● RESOURCEFUL ● DECISIVE

OVERVIEW

A leader in manufacturing, committed to quality, innovation, and operational excellence. Our client has a strong focus on continuous improvement and employee growth.

MISSION

The Director, People & Culture will be responsible for all aspects of human resources activities.This role will be a key member of the leadership team and will be expected to play a key role in contributing to the further integration and growth of the organization.The Director, People & Culture will be expected to lead the alignment of organizational energy with the requirements for competitive success.

The Pod Group is partnering with this organization to place a strategic, collaborative and results-driven Director, People & Culture.

KEY PRIORITIES

- Leads the development of the Human Resources Strategic and Organizational Plan with an emphasis on long-term competitiveness.

- Drives innovation through a performance and results based culture, elevating competencies, learning and development to build long-term retention and organizational success.

- Develops and implements human resource policies, programs, objectives and procedures.

- Administers employment policies and administers the activities of recruiting, transfer, promotion and separation of employees, including effective and accurate maintenance of personnel records and reports in compliance with local legislation.

- Implements and administers the Pay Equity plan in accordance with legislative requirements.

- Promotes a respectful, inclusive workplace by ensuring compliance with employment laws, organizational policies, and standards related to equal opportunity and harassment prevention.

- Develops and administers employee orientation program to provide new employees with wage, benefit, job and organization introduction.

- Lead the implementation of a performance management system encompassing the development of job descriptions, goals, measurements, and performance-based compensation and reviews.

- Manages and assists in the development and maintenance of training and development programs for all employees.

- Administers the salary administration program consistent with organizational policies covering salaries, performance management and related aspects.

- Manages the Health and Safety programs, including policies/procedures, including but not limited to safety standards, protective devices and apparel, safety education, accident investigation and related records.

- Oversees and manages benefit programs assigned for local administration. Manages the benefit plans in accordance with guidelines.

- Represents the organization in the community and promotes the organization's interests in community activities.

- Direct and maintain activities and programs to promote and maintain a high level of employee morale.

- Other duties as assigned.

TALENTS & EXPERTISE

- Minimum 8 years of HR experience in increasingly senior positions with successful hands-on human resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Commerce, Human Resources, or related field required.

- CHRP/CHRL designation would be considered an asset.

- Proven abilities to develop and implement all aspects of human resources.

- Demonstrated ability to implement policies and programs to have a significant, measurable and positive impact on the business success of an organization.

- Solid understanding of a manufacturing environment.

- Proven track record as an effective leader of high-performance organizations.

- Experience in coaching, mentoring, and training to impart knowledge and develop skill sets internally.

- Experience in attracting, retaining and developing outside talent.

- Ability to lead change and utilize creative thinking to formulate a vision and action plan to meet the organization's human resources needs.

- General working knowledge of enterprise systems and familiar with modern manufacturing and supply chain systems capabilities.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills, and decision-making skills.

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