Head of Human Resources

1 month ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada MaxPeopleHR Full time
About Us

At MaxPeopleHR, we're a leading HR and Employment Law Consulting Firm that's passionate about helping businesses thrive. Our team of experts has the knowledge and expertise to provide a wide range of services that support effective workforce management and navigate the complexities of employment law.

About Our Client

Our client is a publicly traded, leading North American manufacturer and distributor of products for major national and multinational corporations, resellers, government entities, SMEs, and solutions providers. They operate in both Canada and the U.S., offering a dynamic environment where employees can grow and excel.

Position Overview

The Head of Human Resources (HR) is a critical role that oversees the overall operations of the HR Department and its associated programs and functions in support of corporate goals and objectives. This includes strategically planning and evaluating HR programs, developing and implementing company policies and procedures, and engaging the organization in achieving its business and people objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and development of the company's HR strategies and procedures.
  • Promote continuous corporate improvement, including personal and organizational goals to develop leadership capacity.
  • Manage and develop HR staff; determine workload; delegate assignments; monitor and evaluate employee performance; etc.
  • Facilitate workgroups, teams, and meetings within a positive environment.
  • Provide direction to all levels of management & employees for HR related issues.
  • Ensure that all relevant policies, procedures, practices, processes, and systems meet corporate and comply with applicable legislation.
  • Oversee the hiring, orientation, performance management, employee engagement, and possible terminations of all employees.
  • Direct talent acquisition practices and procedures.
  • Manage and support Succession Planning activities.
  • Oversee development and coordination of Compensation strategies.
  • Guide the development & maintenance of Health & Safety Strategies.
  • Direct training & development activities to ensure workforce flexibility and skills improvement.
  • Monitor HR-related documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and relevance to business processes.
  • Represent the organization in lawsuits, grievances, and complaints.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable Canadian & US federal/state/provincial/municipal laws, regulations, rules, standards, and guidelines.
  • Support HR related M&A initiatives and requirements.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in business, HR, or related discipline.
  • Minimum of 10+ years experience as an HR generalist in a multi-disciplined environment.
  • Minimum 5 years senior leadership experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment as a senior HR professional.
  • Bilingual (English & French) is preferred.
  • Certified Human Resources Professional designation.
  • Strong knowledge of current employment law matters, with a strong commitment to diversity management.
  • Proven track record of success in staff management, benefits administration, recruitment, training, and employee relations.
  • Effective communication with individuals at all levels of the organization.
  • Superb writing and content development skills.
  • Ability to identify developmental needs of employees and to provide coaching, mentoring, and other help.
  • Excellent time management and project management skills.
  • Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
  • High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
  • Strong morals and ethics, along with a commitment to staff privacy.
  • Knowledge of principles, theories, and techniques related to employee relations, personnel management, and recruitment.
  • Must be willing to travel. Valid passport required for travel to US as required.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you're passionate about HR and want to make a difference, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in MaxPeopleHR, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to accessibility and inclusivity and invite you to let us know how we can help with any accommodations you may require during the recruitment process.

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