Manager, Human Resources POST NUMBER: 436629
About the Company
Our client is in the energy industry. They are currently looking for a strong Director, Human Resources, who can head the HR function, and deliver a core set of HR services to our managers and employees.
Why Work Here
- Company offers a flexible and hybrid work arrangement
- Opportunity to lead the HR function at a newly formed organization, working closely with senior leadership
- Competitive compensation package inclusive of an annual bonus and RSP matching program
About the Opportunity
Strategic HR Advice:
- Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and senior management, providing HR insights and strategic guidance on people-related matters and change management.
- Assist in leadership development and coaching, performance feedback, and creating a high-performance work culture.
- Contribute to long-term strategic planning and organizational development, aligning HR initiatives with the company’s growth and operational objectives.
Recruitment & Onboarding:
- Collaborate with managers and the executive team to understand talent needs and support recruitment efforts across both Canada and the US.
- Develop job descriptions, recruitment strategies, and talent acquisition processes to ensure the company attracts top talent.
- Oversee the onboarding process and ensure a smooth transition for new employees, including cross-border employment issues and immigration considerations.
HR Operations & Policy Development:
- Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in line with both Canadian and US employment laws and company needs.
- Ensure consistent application of HR policies and best practices across both countries.
- Lead employee relations initiatives, including conflict resolution, performance management, and coaching.
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight:
- Stay current on changes to labor laws and regulations in both Canada and the US, ensuring the company remains compliant.
- Provide guidance on HR compliance issues, including compensation, benefits, employee rights, and safety regulations.
- Liaise with external legal counsel, where necessary, to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
Payroll & Benefits Management:
- Oversee payroll processing for employees across both countries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax and employment regulations.
- Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, retirement plans, and other benefits.
- Manage the relationship with external vendors, including PEOs/EORs, review effectiveness, and finetune the model.
Talent Management:
- Support leaders in identifying appropriate learning and development strategies for their team
- Work with leadership to streamline the annual review processes, and manage the program going forward
- Measure and drive employee engagement
About You
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- CHRP is a strong asset
- 7 years of progressive HR experience, with a significant portion of that experience in Canada, and a solid understanding of US employment practices
- Direct experience managing/ leading HR operations (payroll, benefits, ER) for a mid-sized company, which ideally also includes working with or managing PEO/EOR relationships
- Ability to develop and implement HR policies, manage complex employee relations issues, and navigate cross-border employment laws
Salary Range
$135,000/year
How to Apply
Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #436629.
You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
- California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
- Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
- Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
- Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.