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Stacey Danley at Aplin has partnered with a multinational manufacturing organization in the search for a Director of Human Resources. Based out of the Winnipeg facility, the successful candidate will shape people strategy at a dynamic, growth-focused site.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Partnership
- Serve as the primary HR leader for the site, shaping and executing people strategies aligned with business goals.
- Work alongside the leadership team to influence workforce planning, business performance, and long-term priorities.
Organizational Effectiveness & Change
- Lead site-level change initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
- Diagnose organizational issues and implement solutions to strengthen communication, alignment, and collaboration.
- Support evolving organizational structures, processes, and workforce design.
Leadership Development & Talent Management
- Coach leaders to build capability and drive performance.
- Lead talent reviews, performance management, succession planning, and development planning.
- Identify and develop high-potential talent for critical roles.
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Oversee hiring strategies and workforce planning to ensure the right talent is in place.
- Partner with leaders to address talent gaps through hiring, development, or internal movement.
- Support career development and role alignment conversations.
Employee Engagement & Relations
- Lead engagement initiatives to strengthen culture, retention, and morale.
- Foster a positive employee relations environment and collaborate on complex ER matters.
- Provide balanced guidance on performance management, discipline, and transitions.
Total Rewards & HR Operations
- Partner with Compensation to ensure fair and market-aligned practices.
- Support annual salary planning and year-end cycles.
- Ensure HR processes, documentation, and compliance requirements are met.
What You Bring
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years leading HR teams.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven ability to influence senior leadership, drive culture, and lead HR strategy in a fast-moving, matrixed organization.
- Strong business acumen, analytical capability, and comfort making decisions in complex situations.
- Exceptional coaching, communication, relationship-building, and change-leadership skills.
- Bachelor’s degree and CPHR designation (or equivalent)
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