Director, HR

Concord, ON, Canada

Full Time

Human Resources

Executive

About Us

We are looking for the visionaries, the change-makers, the self-starters who are seeking more from their career. Change begins with the small decisions we make, each day, to support each other and strive to create inspiring incredible educational experiences for all students, no matter where they are or how they learn. This concept connects deeply to the idea that, in choosing a career with Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, you will have the opportunity to push boundaries, flex your creativity and inspire positive change for so many people. It’s also a call-back to the transformative power of education itself.

Our core values put the student experience at the center of what we do, reflecting who we are and aspire to be. If you want to shine a light on academic excellence, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us.

Who we need

As we grow our national People team, we are looking for a Director, HR to join us at Yorkville University and Toronto Film School. As the ambassador of People programs and strategies, you will be pivotal in overseeing key people and culture initiatives and daily operations. You will develop trusting relationships and foster collaboration across the university, working closely with academic and business leaders. You will identify needs, prioritize, define, and deliver solutions, and enable execution so that faculty and employees can do their best work in service to our students. You will serve as a strategic advisor for people and culture initiatives at the regional and national levels.

This is a hybrid role, working 2-3 days a week on our Steeles Campus in Concord, Ontario.

Who you are

Whether you are a Director in a smaller organization or a Senior Manager looking to move up, you want to take on an individual contributor role at an exciting organization. You bring extensive experience providing on-the-ground day-to-day people support and exceptional ability to build relationships. You want to be part of growing and promoting our internal brand as part of a dedicated and enthusiastic national People team.

What's in it for you

Influence. You want to be part of a highly collaborative team focused on creating an impactful People function. In this role, you will be able to design and implement people and culture strategies, as well as employee relationship management, recruitment, and retention best practices. You will work on diverse projects, guide initiatives, and collaborate with campus operations, regional leaders, and the National People team to develop and implement strategic plans.

Impact. You want to build on your strengths in partnership to foster and grow trust with leaders, employees, and faculty. You want to position yourself as a source of knowledge and guidance who can navigate the best interests of faculty and employees while respecting the needs of the leadership team. You will strike a healthy balance, creating a positive employee culture, by drawing on your insights along with the support and resources of centrally defined and administered processes and systems.

Career development. We are disrupting traditional post-secondary learning. Yorkville University and Toronto Film School is a progressive and forward-thinking university. You will be supported in your growth and mentored by your manager. Joining us now is a genuine opportunity for builders who want to make a mark while accelerating their career in Human Resources.

As our new Director, HR, you will focus on:

Leadership alignment. You will partner with academic and business leaders to proactively define, develop and implement people and culture strategies that align with the university’s mission, values and goals. You will serve as a strategic advisor for people and culture initiatives at the regional and national level. You will lead change management initiatives and communications and support leaders and employees in navigating organizational changes by removing barriers and minimizing disruption.
Talent management. You will collaborate with academic and business leaders to understand their hiring needs, identify diverse talent, and develop strategies for recruitment and retention. You will foster a continuous learning environment and guide leaders in developing top talent, providing resources for faculty and employees to thrive and grow. You will oversee succession planning and career development programs to ensure a robust pipeline of future leaders.
Employee relations and engagement. You will be a trusted advisor to faculty, employees, and leaders, guiding them on HR-related matters and conflict resolution. You will develop initiatives to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction, leveraging data from engagement surveys, exit interviews and turnover reports.
Culture and inclusion. You will ensure People practices in hiring, performance evaluation, and compensation support a diverse, inclusive, collaborative organizational culture and comply with regional and national labour laws and regulations. You will partner with leaders to design and implement initiatives that support cultural transformation and alignment with core values. You will conduct new employee orientation to ensure alignment with the university’s mission, values, and strategic goals.
Performance management. You will coach and advise leaders on best practices in performance management that enable a high-performance and highly engaged workforce. You will oversee the implementation of performance management systems that provide continuous feedback to support employee development. You will work with managers to ensure performance evaluation processes are fair, consistent, and aligned with university goals.

You have:

The experience. You have the consultative, strategic, people-centric expertise of a seasoned HR business partner. You can develop profound insights into leader-employee dynamics, understand business and talent impacts, and identify people-focused solutions. You can build and nurture trusting relationships with leaders and staff, creating an environment of cooperation and influential partnerships. You are a highly effective coach who demonstrates unequivocal integrity, empathy, and respect.
The leadership. You can build teams and foster collaboration across levels. You have experience developing and implementing people and culture strategies to manage employee relations and talent development, including performance reviews, career planning, and job satisfaction. You can lead change management initiatives, navigate barriers, overcome objections, and gain traction.
The initiative. You have a roll-up-your-sleeves approach and energetic get-it-done style. You are passionate about playing an influential role that supports and inspires leaders and employees. You thrive in a collaborative environment while working independently and taking ownership of your deliverables. You are a creative problem solver who can anticipate issues and pivot focus in a fast-paced environment.
The interpersonal skills. You are people-oriented and dedicated to making everyday life at work a calmer, barrier-free, and genuinely rewarding experience. You can work with anyone at any level, learning from and sharing information. You have professional communication skills and the confidence to guide and direct leaders. You excel at creating internal messaging, performance reports, and formal recommendations. You prioritize being responsive and open to the needs and questions of leaders, faculty and employees seeking information. You respect and appreciate diverse experiences and opinions. You are comfortable using a range of communication tools.

Why work at Yorkville University and Toronto Film School?

An atmosphere that successfully blends an entrepreneurial culture with education. We value innovation and continuously look towards expanding our programming, working with the latest research, tools and solutions.
The chance to accelerate your career and disrupt education by responding to the needs you see and purposefully challenging the status quo. Everything we do here is about delighting and engaging our employees - and ultimately our students- from mentorship to teaching, from creative outlets to analytical ones.
A place where all individuals feel welcomed in the academic and workplace environments and can bring their authentic selves to the educational and work spheres. We celebrate the full range of human diversity and we acknowledge that equal access to opportunities and services may require the removal of barriers that equity-seeking communities experience in trying to obtain this access.
The opportunity to grow with access to free courses, certifications and programs - right up to our Masters' offerings.
An appreciation for the insights and skills you bring to work with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a wide breadth of wellness services and a work-life balance.

Join us

We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, express your interest.

What you can expect from our hiring process:

A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor discussing your interest in the role and the company.
An interview with key members of the business during which you will have the opportunity to share your experience and learn more about their employee relations and talent management needs.
A virtual interview with the Chief People Officer to learn more about how the role aligns with the People growth strategy and to answer questions about your experience.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville University and Toronto Film School and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community and other equity-seeking groups.

Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation for disability, please notify Human Resources at 1-877-429-4029.

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