Head of Human Resources

2 months ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada MaxPeopleHR Full time
About Us

At MaxPeopleHR, we're a forward-thinking HR and Employment Law Consulting Firm that's passionate about helping businesses thrive. Our team of experts offers a wide range of services to support organizations in managing their workforce effectively and navigating the complexities of employment law.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading North American manufacturer and distributor of products, serving major national and multinational corporations, resellers, government entities, SMEs, and solutions providers. With operations in both Canada and the U.S., they offer a dynamic environment where employees can grow and excel.

Position Overview

The Head of Human Resources will be responsible for leading the HR Department and its associated programs and functions in support of corporate goals and objectives. This will involve strategically planning and evaluating HR programs, overseeing the development and implementation of 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.

For consideration, please apply online. As part of our commitment to inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility, our goal is a workforce built on respect that reflects the communities we serve. We thank all applicants for their interest in MaxPeopleHR but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are proud to be in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. We are happy to honor accommodations at any part of the recruitment process and invite you to let us know how we can help.

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