Director of Human Resources in Markham

About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established, growing multi-site organization seeking a strategic and hands-on Director, Human Resources to lead its HR function. Reporting to the Senior Director of HR and partnering closely with senior operational leadership, this role will provide strategic HR guidance while remaining actively involved in day-to-day HR execution. The successful candidate will help shape culture, strengthen leadership capability, attract and retain talent, and ensure HR practices support the organization’s continued growth. This role is primarily onsite at the Markham office, with flexibility to travel to the organization’s multiple locations as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the HR function and provide leadership to an HR Generalist.
• Partner with senior leaders on people strategy, workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, investigations, performance management, accommodations, progressive discipline, and employment legislation.
• Lead employee engagement, culture, wellness, and retention initiatives.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and talent acquisition strategies.
• Develop leadership development, training, succession planning, and employee development programs.
• Monitor HR metrics including turnover, absenteeism, engagement, retention, and time-to-fill.
• Oversee HR policies, benefits, compliance, and HR processes.
• Support change management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with external legal counsel on employment matters as required.

What We're Looking For

• 8–10+ years of progressive, hands-on HR leadership experience.
• Degree in HR, Business, or related field; CHRP/CHRL is an asset.
• Strong experience across employee relations, talent management, recruitment, performance management, and HR operations.
• Experience supporting a multi-site organization is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario employment legislation.
• HRIS experience; ADP Workforce Now and/or BambooHR is an asset.
• Strong business acumen, communication skills, emotional intelligence, and leadership presence.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable working in a growing environment.
• Vulnerable Sector Check required.

AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified human reviewers, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team. The posted salary range reflects expected compensation for this role in accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications and may fall anywhere within the range.