Director of Human Resources

About us

At Primacorp Ventures, we are all about creating opportunities and making a meaningful impact. Founded in 1995, we're the largest accredited independent post-secondary education group in Canada.  Yet, for us, this is just the opening act of our transformative journey!  

About the role
Reporting into the VP of HR, we are looking for an experienced and people-focused Human Resources Director to lead both the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of our HR function. This role oversees a team of HR professionals and acts as a key advisor and partner to leaders across the business. Specifically, this role takes responsibility for:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of HR professionals across various regions and responsibilities
• Provide expert guidance and support across all areas of human resources 
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, offering interpretation and direction on HR policies, programs, and employment legislation.
• Identify, implement, and continuously improve HR processes and systems to support organizational effectiveness and compliance with evolving laws and regulations.
• Manage complex employee relations issues, lead investigations, and represent the organization in employment-related matters.
• Build strong relationships across departments to foster awareness and alignment of HR initiatives.
• Monitor and interpret employment legislation including Human Rights, Employment Standards, Privacy, and Occupational Health and Safety.
• Analyze and report on HR metrics to inform decision-making and support strategic planning.
• Provide cross-regional HR support during peak periods or staff absences.
• Serve as a contributing member of internal committees and special projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About you
We are looking for an individual who is a proactive and motivated HR leader with a passion for driving continuous improvement in a dynamic and evolving environment. Specifically, this role requires the following Education and Experience:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• An HR certificate may be considered with significant relevant experience.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years in a people leadership role.
• Strong working knowledge of HRIS systems; experience with SAP is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Advanced knowledge of employment legislation and HR compliance practices in Canada.

Additionally, this role requires the following competencies:

• Takes initiative in handling a diverse workload. 
• A positive attitude and customer focused approach.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; ability to effectively communicate and interact with individuals at all levels of the organization in a way that inspires confidence and influences strategy and processes.
• Ability to act with tact, good judgment, and discretion; and the ability to maintain the confidentiality of files, personal information, and other matters, as appropriate.
• Strong problem solving, analytical reasoning skills. 
• Ability to complete work in a timely manner with accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a calm focus.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness and ability to travel to visit campuses and other sites as required (up to 15% of time)
• Driver’s license and access to own vehicle is preferred.

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Don’t hold back!—apply today, even if you do not tick every skills list. We cherish diverse skill sets, knowing your unique experiences and perspectives enrich our dynamic team.
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