Human Resources Director

Job Description : HR Director for a Large Multi Billion $ Consumer Goods Company in Canada. The Head Offcie is in Toronto. So, what will you be doing? The Human Resources Director would work in partnership with business leaders to identify and develop integrated people plans aligned to the organisations priorities and strategy. This would be done through an in-depth understanding of the business unit combined with comprehensive knowledge of HR best practice to enable solutions that are fit for purpose and aligned to company values. As part of the wider HR team across the group, you would be leading the representation of your business unit and contribute to the overall HR plan. The HR Director would need to possess strong stakeholder and relationship management to ensure effective leverage of the HR Centres of Excellence and any external providers as necessary. This is a hybrid position based out of our Toronto Office with occasional travel to our work locations across Canada and reporting to the CEO North America. Key Responsibilities Work closely with the business unit senior leadership team to challenge, support and coach them in the delivery of business plan through their people. Engage with them to assist in the formulation of key strategic initiatives, adding value through in-depth HR insight and knowledge. Build relationships with joint venture partner HR representatives. Build mid to long term HR plans aligned with Group HR and business unit strategy and ensure that these are planned and resourced appropriately, including the leverage of HR Centres of Excellence as required. Lead on HR transformational change projects as needed, ensuring they are delivered in line with budget and align to the Company values and expectations. Focus on talent management and succession planning within the business unit, ensuring robust plans are in place for current talent and any future recruitment needs are proactively managed against the business plan. Ensure our treatment of our people is consistently in line with HR best practice and the Company values. Review HR trends and metrics; provide insight, challenge and support and proactively work with the business to develop solutions to improve business performance. Ensure that robust financial management and commercial awareness form the foundation of all business decisions, aligning local activities with company plans. Develop people plans and interventions to ensure that performance is raised and the business plan is delivered. In addition, ensure that there are plans in place that builds the capability to deliver the business plans of the future. Ensure the annual HR processes are completed compliantly and in a timely manner (pay review, performance and potential etc.) Review change outcomes and their contribution to achieving business strategy thereby driving continuous improvement. Coach and develop people leaders, building their skills and competency to manage and maximise their effectiveness and performance and that of their teams. Co-ordinate and manage any escalated ER cases as required. Candidate Requirements Excellent working knowledge of HR Practices and current employment legislation, including Federal regulations in Canada Qualification in HR Management or equivalent through experience Have a proven track record and passion for HR business partnering in a matrix organisation / global organisation Proven track record of driving sustainable performance and leading business partnering along with understanding the business, operations and what is important to the organisation and its leaders Balanced and keen view of people and analytics preferences Adept at communicating, influencing, coaching, educating, challenging and managing senior stakeholders and varied teams across the organisation Proven experience in managing relationships with unions across the country Knowing the business, the intricacies of how we provide service to our customers and company values and objectives A confident subject matter expert capable of leading on complex issues and managing multiple stakeholders from all areas of the business

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