Director, Human Resources

Reporting to the President, the position is accountable for human resources strategy, organizational effectiveness, executive-level communications, and strategic change initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic business partner to support overall business performance and organizational effectiveness.
• Partner with business unit leaders to provide practical HR support across all functional areas.
• Lead the human resources function, including organizational design, talent acquisition support, employee relations, leadership communications, compensation-related coordination, policy development, and people programs across union and non-union environments.
• Manage multiple collective agreements and union relationships.
• Provide strategic HR leadership to executive management on workforce planning, succession, performance management, employee engagement, compensation modeling, and organizational effectiveness.
• Own the People Plan and workforce budgeting process.
• Guide policy interpretation, workplace investigations, and employee relations matters with sound judgment, consistency, and alignment to company standards.
• Oversee and contribute to stakeholder communications, including executive updates, internal announcements, change communications, and sensitive employment-related correspondence.
• Lead or sponsor training, onboarding, and change adoption initiatives that strengthen leadership capability, employee development, and organizational readiness.
• Partner with business leaders to align people practices with operational needs while maintaining a strong focus on culture, compliance, and employee experience.
• Support compensation, benefits, and recognition programs through analysis, coordination, and practical recommendations aligned with business and workforce needs.
• Lead the HR/Payroll team, fostering capability, accountability, and continuous development.
• Ensure disciplined follow-up on HR priorities, compliance actions, and people-related initiatives, with clear accountability and timely execution.
• Act as a brand ambassador and build strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Senior leadership experience in human resources, ideally within a complex multi-site environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead HR initiatives involving workforce planning, organizational change, employee relations, and policy development.
• Strong working knowledge of employment standards and HR compliance practices.
• Experience supporting executive decision-making, strategic communications, and organization-wide change initiatives.
• Sound judgment and the ability to manage sensitive issues with discretion, professionalism, and consistency.
• Experience leading the HR function for multiple business units across Western Canada (BC, AB, SK).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present clearly to executives, managers, and frontline leaders.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, foodservice, or similarly operational environments is an asset.
• CPHR certification is required.

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.