Director, People And Effectiveness

The new role of Director, People and Effectiveness is a strategic business partner who works withthe President, senior leadership and managers to strengthen EMC's organizational culture, drivetalent strategy and build the people practices and capabilities required to support organizationalperformance. They translate business objectives into people-centred strategies and initiatives thatenable engagement, retention, accountability and performance. They bridge the gap betweenexecutive leadership and employees, translating business objectives into people centred initiativesthat drive engagement, retention and performance.The Director, People and Effectiveness must navigate complex challenges including remoted work policies, diversity and inclusion initiatives, evolving employment laws and the integration of AI and technology in HR processes.The Director, People and Effectiveness will work to improve the team experience, strengthenworkforce development strategies, and build scalable systems across recruitment, onboarding,employee relations, training, performance management, and succession planning. This personshould be comfortable moving between strategic planning and hands-on leadership.EMC has grown rapidly over the past several years. While focusing on operations and our clients, itnow needs to also build foundational pieces to mature HR practices and processes. The newlycreated Director will help shape company culture by reinforcing accountability, communication,inclusion, and team engagement across departments. As EMC continues to grow, the Director,People and Effectiveness will build and mature the organization's people practices and systems,while partnering with leaders and managers to foster a healthy, high-performing and accountableworkplace. The Director will help create the conditions for a strong organizational culture bystrengthening leadership and management practices, communication, inclusion, teamengagement and recognition.Main duties and tasks:
Oversee all HR functions for EMC, with approximately 70 team members, including:Provide strategic leadership, advice and oversight of the team lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, renewal, engagement, and retentionDevelop and maintain strong relationships with leadership partners, stakeholders, consultants, and service providersLead workforce strategy and resource planningLead the development and implementation of strategic HR plan, ensuring consistent messaging across channels and alignment with organizational prioritiesDevelop and implement a variety of scalable HR strategies and initiatives, to support EMC’s organizational strategic priorities and growthAbility to translate business needs into practical HR strategyStrengthen Employee Engagement and Organizational Culture
Partner with the President and senior leadership to drive initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, recognition, inclusion and well-being.Equip and support leaders and managers in fostering healthy, high-performing and accountable teams.Develop mechanisms to regularly understand team experience and engagement and translate insights into practical actions.Develop and support meaningful employee recognition approaches aligned with EMC's values and culture.Embed EMC's values and desired culture throughout key people practices, including recruitment, onboarding, performance, development and recognition.Create and manage performance management systems
Lead the development and oversight of the performance management system, including performance differentiation and accountabilityBuild management capability by providing leaders and managers with the tools, coaching and guidance needed to effectively lead people, provide meaningful feedback, manage performance and support employee developmentAssist leaders across the company resolve complex team relations issues with a fair and consistent approachSet clear goals and priorities, manage performance, provide coaching, and support professional development. Align individual goals with: Mission outcomes;
Program delivery;
and financial sustainabilityManage HR Operations
Work closely with leadership to deliver a wide range of HR Services including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management and benefits administrationDevise and oversee a compensation strategy and plan. Ensure the compensation strategy is aligned to nonprofit constraints and market competitiveness. Examine job grading and salary structure designCreate and manage a Benefits program and total rewards approachDevelop, update and monitor internal company HR PoliciesLead, mentor, and develop a team responsible for HR operationsEstablish and oversee service standards for internal processesLead and design the implementation of team development, leadership training and ongoing training programs – to enable a continuous learning culture.Identify organizational capability gaps, enable leadership/manager and career development, leverage knowledge transfer, and enhance succession/capability building.Assist Senior leadership with strategic guidance on organizational design, talent development and succession planning. Clarify role definition & salary grading structuresProvide analytics to support workforce planning and organizational effectiveness decisionsEnsure compliance with local and federal labour laws and regulationsIdentify opportunities and challenges/risks to modernize HR practices through emerging technologies, digital tools, and process improvementsLead efforts to improve talent management
Lead the development and implementation of a talent management strategyAssist Senior leadership with strategic guidance on organizational design, talent development and succession planningCreate a recruiting strategy for specialized knowledge and facilitation rolesAbout EMC:
Founded on a commitment to collaboration, trust and innovative leadership, Excellence inManufacturing Consortium (EMC) stands out today as an inclusive and diverse not-for-profitorganization supporting the growth and success of more than 18,000 manufacturing companiesrepresenting over 700,000 of their employees across Canada. For more than a quarter-century, nowas Canada’s largest and most active manufacturing consortium, EMC is responsible forcontributing significant knowledge, expertise and resources towards advancing the Canadianmanufacturing sector.Now about you:
You are a compassionate yet decisive leader, with the ability to quickly take in diverse yet pertinentinformation, learn and create sustainable solutions to the challenges at hand. As a key member ofthe leadership team, you have a track record of organizational performance and success, aligningoperational excellence with strategic priorities. A builder of trusted relationships, you engage byfirst listening and understanding. You embrace diversity, inclusion and well-being. You areresourceful and autonomous, seeking opportunities for continuous improvement and new ways ofthinking. You are discreet, with excellent judgement skills. You measure success by what theorganization achieves more than by what you achieve individually.The successful candidate will have the following experience:10 – 15 years of progressive responsibility in the HR field, with executive experience, across the full range of HR operations and management in a dynamic environmentPost secondary education, notably in Human Resources. A combination of education and experience may be consideredLeading programs, influencing business decisions, and managing people or major crossfunctional initiativesTrack record of translating organizational strategy into actionable initiativesAdvising senior leaders and working with high-profile stakeholdersManaging budgets and resourcesWorking with remote team management and distributed workforce policiesStrategic thinking and planningEmotional intelligence and excellent communications skillsBusiness acumen and client focusChange management and transformationEthical leadership and complianceInfluencing and relationship managementAdaptability and comfort with rapid change and ambiguityAssets:
Master’s degree in HR or other related areaCertifications - CHRL – Certified Human Resources Leader (intermediate/senior) and/orCHRE – Certified Human Resources Executive (executive-level)Experience within a not-for-profit, association, membership-based, public sector, or similarly complex stakeholder environmentFacilitation/coachingLocation
Remote (in Canada – must be able to legally work);
Ontario preferred. Potential travel.Competitive compensation based on experience.
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