Director of Human Resources

**Scope of Position**

CES Transformer is a growing transformer manufacturer located in Markham, Ontario. Operating for over 35 years, CES is focused on the future and growth of the company. We are looking for a full-time HR Director to add to our motivated, entrepreneurial, and energetic team.

Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, this is a pivotal leadership role that will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic HR plans and policies to support the company's mission and strategy as we grow across borders. This role will also oversee an existing team of two HR experts.

**CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES**:

- Provides consultation to management on strategic staffing plans including compensation, benefits, training and development, budget, and employee relations
- Serve as a strategic business partner to the Executive Leadership Team, guiding key organizational and management issues
- Contribute to continuous improvement and best practices that influence HR strategies, setting of policy and procedures and monitoring of compliance
- Participate in ongoing HR initiatives and projects to enhance HR services to the business
- Identify external business and market trends, to adjust HR strategies to various external influences.
- Responsible for building out an HR team to support HR requirements in multiple jurisdictions
- HR oversight and support for manufacturing environment
- Handling both Onboarding and Terminations
- Review and improve the salary and grading structure and develop incentive programs
- Oversee Health & Safety and overall Employee Engagement
- Health Care Benefits Management
- Evaluate internal talent capabilities and drive actionable plans to identify, develop and grow talent through succession and development planning
- Develop and implement Performance Management for all employee disciplines

**Health and Safety Oversight**:

- Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive Health and Safety programs and policies.
- Ensure compliance with local, provincial/state, and federal health and safety regulations, including OSHA requirements and industry-specific safety standards.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and safety audits to identify potential hazards and mitigate risks.
- Lead investigations into workplace accidents and incidents, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
- Provide training and guidance to employees and management on safety protocols, emergency procedures, and best practices.
- Stay up-to-date on relevant Health and Safety legislation and trends to keep the company in compliance and improve safety standards.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- 15+ years of progressive HR experience and previous experience as an HR Director / VP of HR
- At least 5 years in a HR leadership position with a focus on Health and Safety
- Experience with managing HR teams across various jurisdictions and ensuring compliance with local regulatory factors and more specifically, relevant employment laws in Ontario, Canada.
- A Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Occupational Health and Safety, or related field with preference for a Human Resources Professionals Association designation (CHRL / CHRE) and Certification in Health and Safety (e.g., OSHA, or similar) is strongly preferred.
- Excellent knowledge of all aspects of HR management
- Experience in organizational/cultural change, employee engagement and company wide communication
- Proactive, people-oriented, with strong interpersonal and hands on leadership skills
- Knowledge of Payroll and related systems (ADP-WFN)
- Experience evaluating and negotiating benefit plans that match the needs of our teams
- Full cycle Recruitment expertise
- Strength in managing multiple priorities and several demanding clients simultaneously
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Excellent Consultative skills
- Knowledge of computers to operate effectively with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Cloud Platform

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $120,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Human resources: 10 years (preferred)
- Manufacturing facility: 10 years (preferred)
- Payroll: 10 years (preferred)
- ADP- WFN: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- CHRP/ CHRE (preferred)
- OSHA (preferred)

Work Location: In person