Director HR# Director HRCompany: ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems, Direct Business – Canada Department: Human Resources Reports To: Vice President, Human Resources

Location:
Oakville, ON (4 days/week on-site, flexible day-to-day)Travel: Approximately 20%–30% across Canadian regional branchesOverviewReporting to the Vice President, Human Resources, the Director, Human Resources – Canada leads the national delivery of core HR programs and people operations across a multi-site, multi-province organization. Leading a regional team of HR Managers, this role acts as the national anchor for complex employee relations, legal compliance, compensation and benefits, workforce planning, and M&A; integration. This role is built for a grounded, technically deep HR leader who thrives in a collaborative, mid-to-large corporate environment, balances sound risk management with operational realities, and takes genuine pride in team coaching and functional execution.Key AccountabilitiesHR Leadership & Team Development* Lead, mentor, and coach a team of three Regional HR Managers supporting branch operations across Canada;
* Drive a collaborative, service-oriented culture that partners seamlessly with field operations.Employee Relations, Employment Law & Compliance* Serve as the national subject-matter expert on complex employee relations, workplace investigations, human rights matters, and accommodations across Canadian jurisdictions;
* Provide pragmatic, legally sound guidance to senior leaders and regional teams on disciplinary actions, performance management, and separations;
* Assess workforce issues through a explicit risk-and-probability lens,



balancing statutory obligations with business goals; M&A; Integration & Change Management* Direct the HR integration workstreams for newly acquired businesses across Canada;
* Partner closely with operational leaders to align workforce structures, cultural transitions, and people processes;
* Lead the harmonization and rollout of national HR policies, compensation bands, benefits programs, and onboarding for acquired teams;
* Oversee national benefits programs and vendor relationships, evaluating plan performance and cost effectiveness;
* Prepare data-grounded business cases and executive recommendations regarding organizational investments and restructuring.HR Operations & Continuous Improvement* Leverage workforce analytics, retention metrics, and turnover trends to inform people strategies;
* Partner collaboratively with Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Health & Safety, and Training teams to streamline operational workflows;
* Continuously evaluate and modernize HR service delivery to reduce administrative drag across field operations.Required Qualifications & Experience* Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field;
* 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including multi-site or national operational support in Canada;
* 3+ years in a people-leadership capacity directly managing HR Business Partners or HR Managers;




* Deep technical mastery of Canadian employment standards, human rights legislation, and employee relations practices across multiple provinces (Ontario, Quebec, and Western Canada);
* Demonstrated hands-on experience leading HR integration activities for mergers and acquisitions;
* Key Behavioural Competencies* Capable of balancing statutory compliance with commercial reality, evaluating issues on probability and business impact.
* Approaches operational leaders as a true problem-solving partner rather than a rigid policy gatekeeper.
* Results-driven and self-directed, with a strong focus on functional delivery, cross-regional impact, and high-quality operational support.
* Able to model composure, manage high workloads sustainably, and maintain clear perspective during demanding integration periods.Performance Indicators (What Success Looks Like)* HR practices, policies, and employee relations workflows operate consistently across all three Canadian regions.
* Acquired businesses integrate on schedule with clear HR roadmaps, minimal voluntary turnover, and stable operational continuity.
* Regional HR Managers demonstrate increased autonomy, sound judgment, and strong operational relationships within their territories.**With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.
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📌 Human Resources Director (Oakville)
🏢 ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems
📍 Oakville