Director, Human Resources
Linde
- Mississauga, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provides day-to-day direction and guidance to HR Advisors in the areas of labour + employee relations, talent acquisition/management + employee retention, employee wellness + workplace accessibility, disability management and total compensation and benefits.
- Shares expertise, advice and direction in the development, implementation, maintenance and coordination of practice and policy related to employee relations and labour relations including contract administration and negotiations.
- Leads and drives a customer focused culture throughout their team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader relationships, systems, and knowledge.
- Identification and compliance with applicable data Privacy Law, handling of data privacy breaches and complaints, privacy training, breach and complaint management
- Participates as a strategic partner and advisor to senior management teams in the business, contributing to the development of short- and long-term strategies; takes a lead role in determining the major HR implications of those strategies, balancing business perspective with the needs of individual employees and alignment with Linde’s business and HR objectives.
- Identifies and leads the implementation of HR programs, influencing strategic change, by: maintaining an awareness of future/emerging trends and best practices in HR and through ongoing liaison with HR peers within the Linde Group.
- Monitors HR programs and processes to ensure they meet the stakeholders’ future needs and deliver intended outcomes.
- Leads global initiatives that ensure talent attraction, retention and engagement for Linde Canada including diversity & inclusion, talent management, leadership, and employee development training strategies for Linde Canada.
- Oversees and directs Linde Canada’s internal communication efforts.
- Knowledge of Human Rights and basic employment law
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive senior Human Resources experience, the ideal candidate will have a proven record of success managing a team toward the achievement of corporate human resources objectives.
- Experience in strategic HR partner roles in a large, national organization and previous experience working as part of a global team in both unionized and non-unionized environments.
- Experience in partnering with senior business leaders to successfully deliver leading HR initiatives.
- Deep knowledge of HR disciplines such as talent management, performance management, organizational design, change management, payroll, total rewards, DEI, and internal communications.
- Strong business acumen paired with hands-on approach and proven ability to translate business needs into HR plans and drive programs that support business objectives.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and a track record of developing and maintaining highly effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree preferred.