Director of Human Resources

About the job Director of Human Resources
The HR Director will report to the Chief Executive Officer. In this role, the HR Director will provide vision, leadership, planning, project coordination and management for the development of a cost-effective department, while concurrently facilitating efficient operations to meet current and future business needs of the organization. The Director of Human Resources will understand and demonstrate ethical behavior and business practices and ensures that their own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director of Human Resources is responsible for the following essential functions and responsibilities.

General HR Administration and Systems

Ensure all HR guidelines, policies and procedures align with culture, values and legislative requirements.

Attend the Board of Directors meetings as necessary to educate Board members about HR matters, recommendations, and provide outcomes and reports.

Work with Senior Leadership to determine pertinent HR metrics and relevant benchmarks to track and trend.

Provide oversight and direction regarding talent management including recruitment, terminations, training and development, compensation, and organizational structure.

Assume the lead role on human resource benefits and compliance.

Understand, interpret, and share relevant laws, best practices, accreditation standards and guidelines set by relevant associations related to personnel management and ensure all HR processes and actions comply with these laws.

Ensure all relevant memberships, licenses, and certifications are current and consult with our legal counsel regarding employment relations to ensure practices are legally sound.

Supervise, direct and mentor the human resource staff.

Provide vision, leadership, planning, and project coordination for the utilization of Human Resources Information System/Software ("HRIS") within the organization.

Working alongside senior leadership (management and directors) to plan, direct and supervise all HR activities relating to quality assurance, finance, IT, social media etc. as required.

Candidate Recruitment, Hiring, Onboarding and Retention

Design and implement strategic initiatives in the area of workforce planning, performance management, and retention & compensation programs.

Drive the agency's talent management and development initiatives by identifying and assessing the current and future needs of the organization in alignment with the overall strategic plan.

Oversee the hiring process to ensure consistency across departments and appropriate communication among staff.

Provide on-boarding services and agency orientation to all new staff members and ensure department and/or program level orientations are standardized and effective.

Provide advice, guidance and direction regarding employee relation concerns, up to and including the facilitation of investigations, conflict resolution, disciplinary measures, terminations, staff relocations, etc.

Professional Development and Performance Management

Train, coach, and support managers to navigate evaluation, training, promotion, discipline, termination, and other HR issues.

Collaborate with managers to update job descriptions across the agency and implement a system for regular review and revision to descriptions.

Provide interpretation/guidance to the senior management team regarding employee/labour relations, policies, and performance management.

Design and implement an enhanced performance management system for employee evaluation. Motivate staff to achieve goals through individual and team supervision, coaching, training, and staff development, among other strategies.

Develop internal staff trainings and identify relevant available external trainings.

Benefits/Payroll Administration

Evaluate and update the organisation'scomplete benefits plan as required.

Research, implement, and maintain salary scales to standardized salary ranges across the agency and relative to peer organizations and internal budgets.

Negotiate benefit plan renewals to balance quality coverage with expenses for the agency and employees.

Health & Safety

Act as the designated internal Health & Safety lead, review and develop the Health & Safety manual, complete with relevant and legislatively mandated Health & Safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe and secure working environment.

Source and/or develop training programs as it pertains to…