Director, Human Resources, U.S. and Canada

Responsibilities

• Drive creation and execution of Talent Agenda for the Canada Commercial Business Unit.
• Act as the HR Lead and primary business partner to the President, Canada Commercial Business Unit and leadership team.
• Contribute and lead as a member of the Canada Commercial Business Unit leadership team providing critical insights to talent needs and programs to impact business performance.
• Contribute and lead as a member of the U.S. and Canada Regional Business Unit HR Leadership team
• Execution of talent management processes, including workforce planning, recruitment and staffing, performance management, employee development and succession planning.
• Provide support for continuous improvement of the HR function through development and implementation for all HR programs in assigned geography or business line.
• Manage local HR staff providing direction and oversight for planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance and guiding professional development; addressing employee relations issues and resolving problems.
• Develop strong and effective team and partnership relationships with HR specialist and other support functions/Centers of Excellence, e.g., HR Operations, Finance, Talent & Learning, Compensation etc.
• Develop, manage and oversee the functional HR budget and manage expenses within budget allocations.
• Partner with external consultant on the management of group benefits (medical, dental etc) and pension plan for Canada
• Lead required CNESST activities (Pay Equity, Workers comp etc.) for the Canadian Business Unit
• Lead and direct activities and initiatives associated with change management involving reorganizations, mergers/acquisitions and transfers to ensure business continuity, value and strategic impact as well as compliance to local legislation.
• Ensure appropriate communications for employees are delivered timely for programs and strategic initiatives.
• Provide advice, guidance and direct support on all aspects related to people management to senior management.
• Administer employee benefits, pension and other corporate human resource initiatives as required. Participates on the Pension Committee as the employer representative

Experience / Skills

• 8 years of experience as a generalist or combination of generalist and specialist experience
• 3 years direct line management experience
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Bilingual (French and English)
• Analytical and solution oriented with ability to analyze data and draw appropriate conclusions and action plans
• Experience operating with senior/executive management teams
• Excellent problem solving, judgment and decision-making skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Expert coaching and counseling skills
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and HRIS applications
• Highly persuasive influencing skills
• Organization and project management skills
• Excellent leadership skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and client
• Sound knowledge of appropriate legislation and employment law
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and very good interpersonal skills
• Strong ability to work in a matrix environment
• Very high degree of discretion and confidentiality
• Good attention to detail

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