HR Director
Department: People & Culture
Reports To: Chief People & Culture Officer
Location: Toronto
About the Role
Reporting to the Chief People & Culture Officer, the HR Director is responsible for developing and executing people strategies while leading the successful delivery of HR programs and initiatives across a multi-site, healthcare environment. This role focuses on operationalizing the people and culture vision, strengthening HR practices and systems, and ensuring consistent execution of people programs that align with organizational goals. The HR Director plays a critical role in driving process improvement, building leadership capability, and fostering a high‑performance, inclusive workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of HR strategies that align with business priorities, organizational change, and growth objectives.
- Champion a strong, values‑driven culture that supports employee engagement, accountability, and performance.
- Oversee talent management activities including workforce planning, recruitment, succession planning, and retention strategies to ensure the right talent is in place.
- Partner with senior leaders as a trusted advisor on organizational design, change management, and complex people‑related decisions.
- Drive performance management practices that support clear expectations, coaching, and continuous improvement.
- Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant resolution.
- Lead a high‑performing People & Culture team in the effective delivery of core HR processes, systems, and policies that support a seamless employee experience.
- Maintain compliance with employment legislation and proactively mitigate people‑related organizational risk.
- Promote leadership development and continuous learning to build capability across the organization.
- Use HR data, metrics, and insights to inform decision‑making and improve people outcomes.
Success Measures
In this role, success will be demonstrated by:
- Effective execution of HR initiatives and programs across all business units, delivered on time and on plan to meet business priorities.
- Strong leader and employee satisfaction with HR support and service delivery.
- Measurable improvements in employee engagement, culture, and retention.
- Increased efficiency and compliance through optimized HR processes and systems.
Qualifications
You may want to tailor this section, but typical qualifications for this type of role include:
- Several years of progressive HR leadership experience, including leading HR teams and programs in complex or growing organizations.
- Proven experience in culture, engagement, performance management, and talent management.
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders and influence organizational change.
- Excellent communication, coaching, and problem‑solving skills.
- Relevant post‑secondary education in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; CPHR or equivalent designation considered an asset.
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to shape and sustain a strong, values‑driven culture.
- Strategic role with direct impact on organizational growth and people outcomes.
- Collaborative leadership team that values HR Excellence and innovation in people practices.
