Description:
The Director of People & Culture supports the Vice President of People & Culture in leading and implementing Human Resources strategies that align with Eminence’s values, mission and strategic goals. This role has overall responsibility and oversight for all Human Resources functions including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation & benefits, key performance indicators, compliance and HR Operations. The Director of People & Culture provides functional expertise, consultation and leadership to the People & Culture team. This position requires a hands-on, strategic leader with strong communication and problem-solving skills who can effectively balance strategic planning with operational execution.
Reporting and Peer Relationships
Reporting to the Vice President of People & Culture, the Director of People & Culture leads a team of professionals including Talent Acquisition Specialists, People & Culture Business Partners, People & Culture Specialist and Generalist. This role collaborates closely with the team and provides support to all the Eminence Team-members in North America (employees and independent contractors). The role also works with various Eminence learning & development specialists to provide education to Eminence Team-members.
Role Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
• Develop and execute HR strategies that support business goals and company
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, demonstrating active listening, critical thinking and an ability to provide clear and actionable guidance on complex issues
• Translate business needs into proactive HR solutions that enhance Team Member engagement and operational efficiency
• Develop and implement people strategies that improve engagement
• Provide subject matter expertise in employment contracts/law; interpret and develop contracts • Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and employee needs.
Talent Management
• Manage and mentor the People & Culture team members to refine and execute recruitment and attraction strategies that attract top talent
• Oversee the attraction and retention of Eminence’s Team-member talent. Enhance hiring strategies
• Support leaders in effective performance management and career development discussions to create growth opportunities for Team-members
• Conduct and evaluate exit interviews and Team-member check-ins for trends
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle and all programs and processes that support the teams
• Lead innovative onboarding and orientation programs
Engagement & Culture
• Partner with Division and Department Leaders to drive team member engagement & retention • Lead and execute annual Team-Member Opinion Survey and develop initiatives to enhance engagement
Compensation & Benefits
• Evaluate and modify compensation and benefits to ensure programs are current and competitive
• Review benefit renewal process
Key Performance Indicators
• Manage metrics for the companywide Goals, Objectives and Key Performance Indicators
• Partner with leaders to create goals, objectives and incentives for teams
• Lead the tracking and reporting of Company and Departmental KPIs
| Organization | Victoria Newitt Recruitment Inc. |
| Industry | Management Jobs |
| Occupational Category | Director of People and Culture |
| Job Location | Toronto,Canada |
| Shift Type | Morning |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Gender | No Preference |
| Career Level | Intermediate |
| Experience | 2 Years |
| Posted at | 2025-05-22 8:35 pm |
| Expires on | 2026-01-15 |