Director of Talent and People Job Description

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Our company is looking for a Director of Talent and People to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Developing and managing program budget activities; approves, monitors, and revises budgets, consulting with the Chief Officer, C&P as required;
  • Leading the college’s OH&S committee and practices, in liaison with Facilities;
  • Leading the development and evaluation of policies, procedures and guidelines ensuring current and best practices, cultural and relational alignment;
  • Conducting or managing internal investigations into employee concerns or complaints;
  • Assisting with the development and monitoring of the corporate professional development budget;
  • Leading the payroll function, ensuring timely and efficient policies and processes.

Requirements:

  • Ability to identify developmental needs of employees and to provide coaching, mentoring, and other assistance; a coaching designation is an asset;
  • Knowledge of organization development including culture change, conflict management, coaching and mentoring, an asset;
  • Leadership and management experience within a professional environment with both union and non-union (excluded) staff;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization;
  • Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously;
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop staff;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders;
  • Demonstrated commitment to staff privacy and confidentiality;
  • Politically astute and culturally sensitive; able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally always;
  • Demonstrated experience in delivering HR and payroll programs and services in an efficient, consistent and cost-effective manner;
  • Strong systems knowledge and experience including MS Office and HRIS;
  • Strong presentation, facilitation and negotiation skills;
  • Knowledge of applicable legislation (e.g., Labour Relations Code, Freedom of Information, Employment Standards);
  • Working knowledge of payroll processes, and online payroll systems;
  • 7 to 10 years of progressively senior experience as a HR professional, including at 6 to 8 years in a management capacity.