Human Resources Director

About the Role

SRG London is seeking a Director of People & Culture for a well-established and fast-growing company in the Greater London area. This key leadership position presents an excellent career opportunity to shape and nurture a positive workplace culture and employee experience within a stable organization.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary ranging from $150,000 to $170,000 annually
• Annual bonus of 10% of base salary tied to company and individual performance goals
• Four weeks of paid vacation plus six sick days annually
• 5% Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) with an RRSP Top-Up Program
• Company-provided laptop and cell phone for business use
• Casual dress days to promote a relaxed work environment
• Employee-centric perks including social barbecues, subsidized tickets for events, scholarships for high school and college students, frequent town hall meetings, and air-conditioned working facilities
• Active investment in community involvement

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic human resources leadership by advising senior management on workforce planning, organizational design, culture enhancement, and resolving complex employee issues
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Human Resources and Safety team ensuring effective implementation and management of HR and safety initiatives
• Manage employee relations, including performance management, conflict resolution, workplace investigations, terminations, organizational restructuring, and mitigating employment-related risks
• Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, succession planning, leadership development, and employee engagement strategies to foster retention and growth
• Administer total rewards programs covering compensation, benefits, HR information systems, payroll operations, and ensure strict compliance with employment laws, human rights, accessibility, and workplace regulations
• Strategically oversee occupational health and safety programs including training, conducting workplace inspections, managing WSIB claims, return-to-work processes, incident investigation, and continuous safety performance improvement

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 15 years in HR leadership roles combined with occupational health and safety experience; participation on Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSC) considered a plus
• Post-secondary education specialized in Human Resources with recognized CHRP or CHRL designation; knowledge of both English and French (bilingualism) is advantageous
• Demonstrated success in leading and coaching HR teams and senior leaders while managing challenging workplace matters
• In-depth understanding of employment law, employee relations, compensation structures, HR systems, and occupational health and safety standards
• Strong strategic thinking abilities paired with sound professional judgment and confidentiality in sensitive situations
• Excellent skills in communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and managing organizational change

Additional Information

The recruitment process integrates AI-driven screening tools focused on qualifications and keyword matching; however, final candidate selection is determined by human recruiters to ensure fairness.

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