HR Director

Description:

The HR Director is a high energy, employee focused, hands-on and highly visible role supporting the Perimeter Security segment across Canada. Based in Toronto, this role acts as the national anchor for complex employee relations, legal compliance, compensation and benefits, workforce planning, and M&A integration. This role is built for a grounded, technically competent HR leader who thrives in a collaborative, mid-to-large corporate environment, balances sound risk management with operational realities, and participates hands-on to ensure functional execution.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and Company policies; stay abreast of changes and proactively develop policies and procedures to ensure compliance; collaborate with HR specialists on compliance and employee matters regarding payroll, benefits, and leave administration
• Direct annual performance and compensation reviews, salary band administration, and market benchmarking
• Oversee national benefits programs and vendor relationships, evaluating plan performance and cost effectiveness
• Collaborate with executive and operational leadership on workforce planning, headcount budgeting, and structural design
• Leverage workforce analytics, retention metrics, and turnover trends to inform people strategies
• Continuously evaluate and modernize HR service delivery to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Collaborate with operational leaders to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations and to ensure accurate and timely reporting for safety, sustainability, and environmental initiatives
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with Leaders across Canada to promote a healthy culture of empowerment, transparency, engagement, and positive employee relations
• Communicate verbally and in writing (English) with employees across all levels in the organization; tailor effective messaging appropriately for the audience
• Utilize HR systems to facilitate employee life-cycle events including performance management, succession planning, training & development activities, and compensation administration
• Conduct workplace investigations related to complex situations and/or allegations; appropriately engage Management and/or legal counsel in litigated/potentially litigated matters; prepare information to respond to internal and external inquiries
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of leaders and key operations personnel; conduct supervisor/manager onboarding and facilitate assimilation activities
• Develop and/or delivers HR compliance, leadership development, and other training to employees and leaders; ensure timely completion of required training for employees as required by Assa Abloy
• Operate motor vehicle to travel between locations as required; may operate rental vehicles during out-of-town travel
• Regular attendance at the workplace is required; periodic schedule modification to support off-shift (nights/weekend) employees may be required
• Occasional travel, including some overnight travel by ground or air transportation, is required; some international travel may be required

Key Relationships:

This is a managerial role requiring collaboration and cooperation with leaders across assigned sites and with other HR staff. The role interacts with applicants for employment, employees at all levels, and with external vendors.

REQUIRED Knowledge, skills and competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or similar, with emphasis on HR coursework
• A minimum of eight (8) years of comprehensive HR experience evidencing a progression in responsibility and at least three (3) years in a people-leadership capacity directly managing HR administrators and professionals; experience in multi-site operations within a manufacturing or construction environment is preferred
• Deep technical mastery of Canadian employment standards, human rights legislation, and employee relations practices across multiple provinces
• Demonstrated hands-on experience leading HR integration activities for mergers/acquisitions
• Capable of balancing statutory compliance with commercial reality, evaluating issues on probability and business impact
• Approaches operational leaders as a true problem-solving partner rather than a rigid policy gatekeeper
• Results-driven and self-directed, with a strong focus on functional delivery, cross-regional impact, and high-quality operational support
• Demonstrated operational ownership, thriving in hands-on execution and team enablement.
• Open to feedback, curious about differing perspectives, and receptive to evolving approaches.
• Able to model composure, manage high workloads sustainably, and maintain clear perspective during demanding integration periods
• Valid Driver License and acceptable driving record
• Valid Passport and ability to travel internationally
• Professional certification (CHRL, CPHR) is preferred
• Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Office products; proficiency at an intermediate level for both Word and Excel is essential
• Experience using Applicant Tracking, HRIS/HCM software and associated reporting & analytics
• Professional communication skills, both verbal and written (English)

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Work is performed in a typical office environment; occasional visits to production and warehouse/yard facilities may be required.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions listed as job responsibilities and the physical activities below; reasonable accommodation(s) may be offered to assist qualified employees with disabilities in performing the essential functions.

• Sit for extended periods while operating phone and computer

• Traverse facility buildings and yards, both indoors and outdoors; navigate paved and unpaved, sometimes uneven or irregular terrain
• Occasionally stoop, squat, kneel, bend, and reach above shoulder-height and down to the floor
• Occasionally climb stairs or steps
• Occasionally lift, carry (moderate distances), and push/pull up to twenty-five (25) lbs

Operate motor vehicle as needed locally or while traveling abroad

Compensation:

The anticipated pay range for this position is $120,000 - $165,000 CAN annually, depending on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of job-related factors and may fall within or outside the posted range as permitted by applicable law.

ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
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As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.