Director, Human Resources

The Town of New Tecumseth is looking for a Director, Human Resources to join our rapidly growing team.  

Why work with us?

Our growing community, identified as one of the fastest growing municipalities by Statistics Canada, located about an hour north of Toronto, offers beautiful rural and urban landscapes and diverse opportunities to work in a technologically progressive, public environment. 
    
What we promise:

• flexible work environment, including ability to work from home up to two (2) days per week
• employer paid health and dental benefit packages from day 1
• competitive salaries
• OMERS pension plan
• free gym membership at Town recreation centres
• professional development opportunities

The Director, Human Resources is responsible for the strategic leadership, management, development, implementation and delivery of HR strategies, policies, programs and services including the payroll function to provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes engagement, empowerment, productivity, standards, policy compliance  and continuous improvement. 

How you contribute to our organization:

• Participates in the development/revision of corporate strategies, policies and directions through deliberations with Senior Management.
• Leads the development of annual HR department business plans, operational goals and service standards to meet the goals and objectives of the Corporation, with respect to customer service, productivity, fiscal responsibility and leadership excellence.
• Proposes new strategies and long-term initiatives, future requirements and administrative/operational changes for the HR department.
• Leads the process of long term operational and capital budgets for the department.
• Establishes department Key Performance Indicators, process for monitoring KPIs and reporting mechanisms for communicating KPIs.
• Prepares, or directs preparation, and presents reports and recommendations for Council regarding the activities, programs and projects of the department. Attends Council meetings and provides information/recommendations/advice with respect to these reports for all Council and Committee of the Whole meetings and any other Council requested meetings as required.  
• Implements administrative controls including reporting mechanisms; regularly reviews the effectiveness and efficiency of the department’s operations and takes initiative in directing appropriate adjustments or remedial action towards achieving department goals and objectives.
• Ensures department expenditures are monitored and are in compliance with the approved budget. Ensures all billings, invoices, accounts and insurance claims for the department are processed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Monitors and regularly communicates achievement progress/deficiencies of department goals to General Manager through structured departmental management quarterly reporting mechanisms. Ensures action plans are deployed to correct unfavorable variances in budgets and operational performance (if needed) and that KPIs are monitored to track operational performance. Ensures that appropriate and timely action is taken to correct any unfavorable indicators. 
• Ensures compliance with all corporate policies, procedures, by-laws and legislative requirements for self and department. Responsible for keeping informed about new/updated corporate policies/procedures.
• Maintains an effective and co-operative liaison with Council, staff, the general public, senior representatives of other municipalities, government agencies, contractors, community groups, committees, and consultants, etc., obtaining and providing relevant information.  Promotes a high standard of public relations at all times.
• Strategically plans and aligns Human Resources initiatives to help attain a superior workforce and culture to align with the strategic goals of the Town, e.g. compensation review, employee engagement surveys, safety and well-being enhancements, etc.
• Determines and recommends employee relations practices and policies necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee engagement. 
• Ensures the Town’s compliance with all Human Resources related laws and regulations ensuring the appropriate policies, programs and training is implemented.

    
What you bring to the team:

• University degree in Human Resources Management, or related discipline. 
• Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation. 
• 7 – 10 years of human resources experience, comprised of progressively responsible management including but not limited to: compensation planning, change management, organizational development, succession planning, staffing and recruitment, labour relations, performance management, training, employee H&S, wellness, disability management and Accessibility compliance.
• At least 5 years of management experience.
• Experience in a municipal human resources environment is a definite asset.
• Extensive knowledge and senior experience in compensation theories and policies, employment benefits strategies and implementations, job evaluation methods, recruitment, selection, and interviewing skills, health and safety legislation and policies, training and development initiatives, human rights and pay equity legislation, human resources planning and organizational design strategies, health and safety polices and compliance (including disability management), labour relations principles, collective bargaining, labour jurisprudence and accessibility.
• Strong working knowledge in HR related legislation, i.e. Employment Standards Act, Ontario Human Right Code, Labour Relations Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Pay Equity Act, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
• Knowledge and understanding of payroll practices and legislation.
• Excellent research and analytical skills to prepare complex Human Resources policy documents and to interpret legislation.
• Excellent communication, consultative, negotiation, problem-solving, interpersonal, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to effectively organize personal work and prioritize competing demands is a key requirement. 

    
    
Salary: $138,047.00 - $172,554.20, plus employer paid benefits and OMERS pension plan
Hours: 35 hours per week, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
Location: Town Hall, 24 Tupper Street West, Alliston
Start Date: January 6, 2025
    

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and copies of the required credentials (degree, training, etc.) on our website by December 6, 2024.

     
    
We thank you for your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
      
Information collected will be used solely for the purpose of candidate selection, in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act. 
    
The Town of New Tecumseth is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an interview, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.