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The organization operates in a dynamic, project-driven environment and has more than 500 employees across its various divisions.\nWith continued organic growth and an active acquisition strategy, the organization is seeking an experienced Director, Human Resources to lead the evolution of its Human Resources function.\nReporting to the President and serving as a member of the senior leadership team, the Director will be a trusted advisor and constructive challenger to senior leaders on organizational, talent, performance and people matters.\nThis is a significant opportunity for an accomplished HR leader to build and lead a scalable, commercially focused HR function that strengthens leadership capability, workforce performance and organizational discipline while preserving an entrepreneurial, practical and relationship-driven culture.\nThe role is based at the organization’s head office in Vaughan, Ontario, with a strong expectation of being on-site to support close partnership with 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workstream for acquisitions, investments and business combinations, partnering with senior leadership, Finance, Legal and operating leaders.\nConduct HR due diligence covering organizational structure, leadership capability, key talent, compensation and benefits, employment arrangements, HR systems, workforce costs and employee matters.\nAssess leadership and critical talent within acquisition targets and identify retention, succession and recruitment requirements.\nDevelop people and organizational integration plans, including organization design, leadership accountabilities, staffing, communications, onboarding and cultural integration.\nDetermine which HR policies, programs, systems and controls should be standardized across the organization and where business-specific practices should be retained.\nOversee the transition of HR processes, employee data, payroll, benefits and other people systems.\nTalent Acquisition, Performance & Development\nBuild and lead a scalable recruitment program using consistent tools, selection methods and standards.\nManage external recruitment partners, including commercial terms, service quality, outcomes and cost effectiveness.\nDevelop and lead performance management and talent assessment processes.\nEstablish leadership, management, technical and career development programs to strengthen internal capability and retention.\nContinuously improve onboarding and orientation to accelerate employee integration and productivity.\nEmployee Experience & Culture\nPreserve and strengthen a culture grounded in safety, integrity, accountability, collaboration, ownership and follow-through.\nLead employee relations, workplace investigations, complaint resolution and the consistent application of company policies.\nDevelop practical approaches to employee communication, engagement, recognition, wellness and workplace programs.\nTotal Rewards\nProvide leadership for compensation and benefits programs, including compensation structures, market competitiveness, pay equity, internal consistency, legislative compliance and cost effectiveness.\nEnsure employees and leaders have clear and practical information regarding compensation, benefits and other employment programs.\nHR Operations, Technology & Analytics\nLeverage HR technology, AI and automation to simplify processes, improve productivity and enhance the employee and manager experience.\nDevelop meaningful HR metrics, dashboards and reporting to support executive decision-making.\nEnsure appropriate HR processes, records, data governance and controls are maintained.\nGovernance & HR Team Leadership\nEnsure compliance with applicable employment legislation, company policies and HR governance requirements.\nEngage and manage external legal counsel and specialized advisors as required.\nBuild, develop and lead a high-performing HR team with clear accountabilities and a strong service orientation.\nPartner closely with the Health & Safety team on employee welfare, wellness and health-related programs.\nQualifications & Experience\nBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.\nCHRL designation is an asset.\n12+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including 5-7 years in a senior HR leadership role.\nExperience supporting a multi-site, multi-business or similarly complex organization.\nExperience in construction, industrial or another operationally intensive environment is strongly preferred.\nBroad HR leadership experience spanning organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, talent acquisition, performance management, leadership development, compensation, benefits, employee relations, HR operations and compliance.\nProven experience building, upgrading or scaling HR practices, systems and team capability within a growing organization.\nStrong understanding of HR technology, HRIS, data analytics, AI and automation.\nDemonstrated change-management experience and the ability to help 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You will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where decisions are made quickly, and leaders are expected to demonstrate ownership and accountability.\nThis is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by leading and scaling the HR function while helping an established organization successfully navigate its next stage of growth.\nIf you are an accomplished HR leader looking for an opportunity to shape culture, strengthen leadership capability and build a modern HR function within a growing organization, we would like to hear from you.\nAt Aplin - together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems - we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. 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