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HR Director

$120k - $140k per year
Full-time

Hays

JOB TITLE: Director, Human Resources (Canada) 
Job Type: Permanent 
Pay Rate/Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 
Location: Burnaby, BC or Toronto, ON (Onsite)

Your New Company

Our client is a leading organization in the equipment and services industry, supporting businesses across Canada through innovative solutions and a strong commitment to operational excellence. With a focus on sustainability, inclusion, and employee development, the company offers a collaborative environment where people are empowered to make a meaningful impact.

Your New Role

As the Director, Human Resources (Canada), you will provide strategic leadership for the company's HR and payroll functions nationwide. Reporting directly to the President, you will oversee talent acquisition, succession planning, employee development, compensation and benefits, payroll operations, employee relations, compliance, and HR systems. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership while leading and developing a high-performing HR and Payroll team.

What You Need to Do

  • Lead the HR and payroll functions across Canada.
  • Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Provide guidance to senior leadership on workforce planning and organizational effectiveness.
  • Oversee talent acquisition, employee development, succession planning, and retention initiatives.
  • Manage payroll, benefits administration, and HRIS operations.
  • Ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead investigations and resolve complex employee relations matters.
  • Deliver HR reporting, analytics, and workforce metrics to leadership.
  • Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance workplace culture.

What You'll Need to Succeed

  • 10+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience.
  • Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
  • CHRP, CHRL, CPHR, or equivalent HR designation preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian employment legislation and HR best practices.
  • Experience overseeing payroll, benefits, employee relations, and HRIS functions.
  • Proven ability to partner with executive leadership teams.
  • Exceptional communication, leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to manage and develop teams in a dynamic business environment.

What You'll Get in Return

You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals in a dynamic and supportive environment. The client is offering competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a significant impact on our clients' success.

What You Need to Do Now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

This posting is for an existing vacancy with the organization.

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Vacancy posted 7 days ago
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