Director of Human Resources

The Director of Human Resources is a strategic role designed to align business objectives with employees and leaders across the organization. This position will focus on enterprise human resources initiatives that shape and enhance the organization's workforce strategy, providing a solid foundation for eventual direct support of the business. The Director will collaborate across the HR function to deliver value-added services that reflect organizational goals while maintaining a strong focus on project execution, business acumen, and operational excellence across locations in the US and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, documentation through creation of job aids and SOPs, and implementation of scalable HR processes and workflows to support organizational growth and operational efficiency.
• Design and execute change management communication strategies to ensure clear messaging and stakeholder alignment
• Manage cross-functional workforce initiatives, such as workforce planning, organizational design, and succession planning in partnership with stakeholders and partners.
• Analyze project outcomes and provide actionable insights to refine strategies and improve operational effectiveness.
• Develop and deliver high-quality presentations and reports, including data-driven insights, visuals, and strategic recommendations, tailored to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Drive people strategies that enable enterprise to achieve short- and long-term objectives.
• Lead change initiatives, including workforce development, succession planning, and performance management.
• Provide expert consultation on employee relations, organizational culture, and engagement strategies.
• Provide performance management guidance to business leaders through coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Work closely with leaders and employees to increase workforce productivity, engagement, and employee retention.
• Ensure HR practices align with regulatory requirements and minimize legal risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support HR-related aspects of M&A, including workforce assessments, integration timelines, and communications planning.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with employee transitions, role changes, and company cultural integration.
• Develop tools and resources to streamline M&A processes for future acquisitions.
• Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives, ensuring workforce representation aligns with market demographics.
• Other duties as assigned.

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