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. #J-18808-Ljbffr