Director, Human Resources

Benefits

• Compensation: $128,000 to $176,000 CAD per year
• Annual Performance-Based Incentive Bonus
• 5% RRSP match
• Stock purchase plan
• Starting 3 weeks of vacation
• Health and dental benefits + $600 health spending account
• Half‑Day Fridays
• Continuous learning and career growth with global mobility opportunities.
• A chance to contribute to advancing the future of healthcare through automation.

Job Description

ROLE SUMMARY:
Lead and coordinate the integration of human resources plans and strategies in support of business and operational objectives for all Canadian Life Sciences Systems operations. Deliver HR services to the client groups and provide counsel, perspective and subject matter expertise on program design and implementation to supported divisions. Responsible for ensuring the effective administration of all human resources functions including total compensation, performance management, employee development, retention, wellness, and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively develop and execute the people initiative roadmap supporting overall business goals.
• Lead future organizational design and change management initiatives that position the organization for growth, improve operational effectiveness and maintain a high‑performing, diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce.
• Understand business needs and prioritize efforts and strategy accordingly.
• Ensure a proactive approach to progressive HR programs, processes and policies and implement relevant and sustainable changes when required.
• Responsible for employee development and wellness through ongoing education and training programs.
• Ensure employee remuneration concerns are addressed and our total compensation package remains competitive.
• Coordinate the performance management process to ensure employees’ performance is addressed, high‑potential employees are identified, developed, retained and promoted, and realistic succession plans are in place.
• Provide guidance to management and staff regarding employee relations, performance management and succession planning.
• Support and drive proactive change and organizational efficiencies through the use of the ATS Business Model (ABM).
• Support organizational value drivers by achieving industry‑leading key performance indicators related to turnover and internal fill rates.
• Ensure company compliance with all applicable employment legislation.
• Ensure all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
• Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.

Who You Are

• Experience in leadership with the ability to motivate, persuade, influence, and develop a large regional team.
• Deep understanding of all aspects of Human Resources and key metrics and processes.
• Demonstrated experience delivering best‑in‑class employee experiences at all stages of the employee life cycle.
• Passionate about people, building trust through respect and authenticity.
• Bold and authentic leader who develops and coaches to bring out the best in people.
• Proactive, with a sense of urgency that matches the speed of business partners.
• Curious and passionate about exploring new ideas that can be measured and built upon.
• Influential, forging relationships and networks essential to success.
• Values matter to you and you live the company’s values, people, process and performance, and demonstrate behaviours that support them.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources; Master’s degree preferred. A professional HR designation is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of ten to twelve years, including five years in an HR management position leading people operations teams in a fast‑paced, high‑growth organization.
• Strong business acumen and expert communication skills.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining a high‑performance organization and engaged culture.
• Ability to work autonomously, collaboratively and multi‑task many priorities in a fast‑paced, project‑oriented business.
• Ability to solve problems, deal with gray space and ambiguity and demonstrate intuitive judgment.
• Demonstrated previous experience developing strong relationships across all levels of the organization with the ability to influence.

ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability upon request.

The ATS applicant tracking system may utilize AI software with pre‑defined, rule‑based filters to organize and manage application materials. Rule‑based filters operate solely on fixed criteria and do not perform autonomous evaluation or generate independent recommendations. All hiring decisions continue to involve human review and judgment.

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