Job Description
Humans of HR is an upcoming boutique recruitment agency in Vancouver and is very quickly becoming the go-to agency for hiring and placement of skilled HR Professionals. Combined with our vast network and extraordinary customer-centric approach, we are the obvious choice in helping you find your next home.
Our client, a rapidly expanding retailer poised for global success, is in search of an experienced Human Resources Manager (Head of HR) to play a pivotal role in establishing and nurturing their HR department. Situated in an entrepreneurial environment, this position requires a self-sufficient and independent professional to foster a culture of growth and development.
Responsibilities:
- Formulate and uphold HR policies and procedures, ensuring the Employee Handbook is current.
- Address employee queries on HR policies, benefits, and compensation matters.
- Supervise HRIS systems, ensuring data accuracy and timeliness.
- Resolve HR concerns and provide support in handling employee relations issues.
- Propel employee engagement initiatives and coordinate events and activities.
- Develop and oversee the HR department budget.
- Lead end-to-end recruitment efforts, collaborating with hiring managers and recruitment partners.
- Manage new employee orientations, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience.
- Implement strategies for reducing employee turnover and enhancing retention.
- Regularly assess compensation and benefit plans, conducting market research for all positions.
- Facilitate internal and external training and development programs.
- Partner with managers to set clear, business-aligned goals and provide ongoing performance feedback.
- Lead the annual performance review process, ensuring fairness and timeliness.
- Support departmental succession planning efforts.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a business-related field.
- CPHR Designation.
- 7-10 years of progressive HR experience, including roles in Employee Relations, Compensation and Benefits, Organizational Design, Budgeting, Talent Acquisition, and Development.
- Minimum of 3 years in a managerial capacity.
- Proficiency in payroll systems, ideally QuickBooks and/or Gusto.
- Experience with HRIS systems, preferably Bamboo HR and/or Gusto.
- Background in brands or the retail/apparel industry is a plus.
- Familiarity with Excel.
- Willingness to travel.
On offer is a very competitive salary that ranges between 120-145 K base plus bonus.
At Humans of HR, we support the development and growth of our candidates to reach their full potential. If you are thinking about your next career move and the above role is just the right fit, please send us your resume along with a cover letter in confidence and one of our consultants will be in touch for a confidential discussion.