Director, People

Director of People | Jarvis | [Toronto/ Hybrid]Want to lead the People function at a company whose mission is equalizing opportunity?
Jarvis is a Technology Advisory & Talent Solutions firm that brings brilliant minds together to build world-class technology. We hire for potential, and we invest in people who larger organizations often overlook. Here, imagination and curiosity count as much as skill. Now we need a Director of People to lead the function that makes it all work.
This isn’t a “keep the lights on” HR role. You’ll own HR strategy end to end: building programs, automating what’s still manual and coaching our leaders. You’ll also stay close enough to handle the hard conversations yourself.
What you’ll own:Build and launch HR programs, policies and processes that move the business forwardLead internal workforce planning and headcount planning, including interview design, comp recommendations and approvalsStreamline and automate the employee lifecycle: onboarding, offboarding, and comp and org changes
Employee relations & leadershipBe the trusted advisor to managers and employees on policy, conflict and tough callsOwn all HR escalations, terminations and disciplinary mattersKeep us compliant with labour law in every location we operate
Total rewardsMaintain our pay bands and pay equity, and level new roles with our job evaluation toolOwn payroll across multiple streams in partnership with FinanceManage contracts for internal staff and consultants
Culture & inclusionGrow an inclusive culture that lives our mission and drives engagement and retentionLead DEI strategy and programsDrive internal and external community engagement
What you bring7–10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3–4+ years in leadershipDeep knowledge of HR best practice, employment law and organizational developmentPrior experience working for a consulting firm (or similar industries)A track record as an HR business partner who coaches senior leadersThe ability to drive change through complex organizational dynamicsExperience negotiating contracts and compensationHRIS and ATS experience (we use HiBob)A bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or a related fieldCHRP or CHRLBilingual in English and French
Why Jarvis?Room to shape the People function and put your stamp on itA mission you’ll see in every hire we makeA team that values curiosity as much as credentials
This is a permanent role, hybrid with 2-3 days/week on site in downtown Toronto.
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