HR Director - Professional Services

Humans of HR is an upcoming boutique recruitment agency and is very quickly becoming the go-to agency for hiring and placement of skilled Professionals.

Combined with our vast network and extraordinary customer-centric approach, we are the obvious choice in helping you find your next home.

We are looking for a seasoned HR leader with a strategic mindset to join my clients team as the Director of Human Resources.

This role is pivotal to ensuring our HR strategies align with their long-term business goals and support a high-performing, inclusive, and engaged workforce.

If you have experience in the professional services industry, thrive on building robust HR functions, and are passionate about talent development and organizational culture, we encourage you to apply.

My client is a Canadian-owned organisation with offices in multiple provinces. Their focus is on creating a workplace that encourages open-mindedness, innovation, and personal growth.

They believe in fostering a collaborative culture where each employee is valued as an essential part of their team.

Key Responsibilities

• Align HR strategies with company objectives and provide valuable insights to senior leadership on talent needs and workforce planning.
• Oversee the development of recruitment and retention strategies that ensure we attract top talent and retain high performers.
• Drive initiatives to implement training programs that meet the needs of our credential-focused, client-facing workforce.
• Facilitate effective talent sharing and succession planning, ensuring cross-office collaboration and leadership pipeline development.
• Cultivate an inclusive, positive work environment that fosters employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Address employee relations issues, including conflict resolution and policy compliance, and implement initiatives to enhance engagement and recognition.
• Design and manage compensation and benefits programs to ensure competitiveness and compliance.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to maintain efficient payroll and benefits administration.
• Oversee HR operations, including HRIS management, policy development, and records compliance.
• Ensure adherence to relevant employment laws and internal governance standards.
• Lead DEI initiatives, promoting equitable hiring, development, and leadership opportunities.
• Track progress on DEI goals and report outcomes to executive leadership.
• Develop and execute change management strategies to support smooth transitions during organizational changes.
• Act as a guide for managers and employees, helping them adapt during restructuring or mergers.
• Utilize HR metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and optimize processes.
• Regularly report key HR metrics to inform data-driven decision-making at the leadership level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; professional HR designation (e.g., CPHR) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in an HR leadership role, ideally within a professional services environment.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to distill complex HR concepts into actionable insights.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French is a strong asset.Demonstrated ability to work independently, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Willingness to adapt to a fast-paced environment and travel occasionally as needed.

On offer is a competitive salary between 130-150 K plus bonus plus benefits and 4 weeks of vacation.

Reach out if you’re ready to lead HR strategy in a collaborative and innovative organization. Apply today by submitting your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.

At Humans of HR, we support the development and growth of our candidates to reach their full potential. If you are thinking about your next career move and the above role is just the right fit, please send us your resume along with a cover letter in confidence and one of our consultants will be in touch for a confidential discussion.