Human Resources Strategic Leader

5 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Summit Search Group Full time
Director, Human Resources

Summit Search Group is partnering with Second Harvest to find a Director, Human Resources. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a leading food rescue organization and contribute to their mission of reducing hunger and environmental waste.

About Our Client

Second Harvest is Canada's largest food rescue organization, working at the intersection of hunger relief and environmental protection. They innovate and collaborate to ensure a more sustainable planet by utilizing logistics and technology to reduce edible food waste and divert unnecessary greenhouse gas emissions.

Position Scope

The Director, Human Resources will provide strategic HR leadership to the organization, overseeing all aspects of HR and providing subject matter expertise in areas such as recruitment, talent optimization, employee engagement, succession planning, training and development, health and safety, compensation, benefits and pension, equity, diversity and inclusion, and HR guidelines.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Act as a business partner to the CFOO and leadership team, providing timely and value-adding advice, counsel, and decisions that contribute to Second Harvest's ongoing business success.
  2. Develop and implement the HR People Strategy, including succession planning, workforce development, attraction and retention, equity, diversity and inclusion, and organization design that aligns and supports Second Harvest's operational and strategic objectives.
  3. Proactively inform the Senior leadership team of potential risks that may impact the achievement of business performance.
  4. Coach and develop the HR Team.
  5. Establish strong routines with the HR team to ensure that HR initiatives are delivered on time and implement plans to mitigate risks.
  6. Act as a champion for equity, diversity and inclusion to foster a culture of belonging and respect.
  7. Ensure regulatory compliance and partner with legal as necessary to introduce/ adapt policies accordingly.
  8. Develop program metrics to monitor and evaluate progress against People Strategy initiatives and create action plans to close gaps.
  9. Lead the compensation and benefit review process to ensure that Second Harvest is offering a competitive Total Rewards package and reviews budget requirements with the CFOO.
  10. Lead the development and cascade of the Performance Management process (e.g., goals, objectives, and systems).
  11. Prioritize high-value company-wide initiatives that will drive performance and measurable improvement in the overall employee experience.
  12. Coach leaders on change management and activities, identifying best practices.
  13. Anticipate and mitigate obstacles, risks, and business disruptions caused by change initiatives.
  14. Oversee/participate in complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations and engage in conflict resolution processes as necessary.
  15. Foster a culture of empowerment and trust to facilitate effective problem-solving and decision-making.
  16. Ensure HR team members address client issues and concerns on a timely basis.
Required Skills and Knowledge
  • Strategic Thinker: Motivate and lead a team in an agile and fast-paced environment, having a vision for HR that aligns with and contributes to our organization's success, brand, and values.
  • HR Leadership: A center of excellence for HR knowledge, leading by example in representing and preserving the values of Second Harvest, with strong technical HR knowledge.
  • Passionate: Inspired by the work of Second Harvest and excited at the opportunity to build and lead a trusted, value-adding HR and Volunteer Services team.
  • People-Focused: Putting people at the heart of your work and understanding the power of effective connection and communication to cultivate strong, long-term relationships.
  • Communicator: Exceptional communication and diplomacy skills coupled with extensive success in cross-functional collaboration and managing relationships at all levels of an organization.
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking: A strategic thinker able to analyze business processes for continuous improvement.
  • Agile: Able to work in a fast-paced environment, flexible, and able to pivot and adapt to evolving and emerging needs.
  • Change Management: Applying change management principles when introducing new initiatives and measuring outcomes.
  • Project Management: Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time and on budget.
  • Financially and Business Savvy.
Education and Experience
  • CHRL/CHRP designation and 7-10 years of success in Human Resources with prior experience working in a non-profit environment.
  • Technical expertise in a variety of HR functional areas (e.g., compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, succession planning, employee engagement, employee relations, policy and procedure development).
  • Previous experience working for a pan-Canadian organization with broad knowledge of relevant provincial and federal legislation (i.e., employment standards, human rights codes, occupational health and safety, workers' compensation).
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, HR technologies, and possessing strong digital literacy.
  • Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset.
Salary Range

$120,000 - $150,000 per year, based on location and experience.

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