Director HR# Director HR**Company:** 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 branches**Overview**Reporting 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 Accountabilities****HR 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 clear 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 transparent 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.We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities.

📌 Manager HR Compliance H/F (Oakville)
🏢 ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems
📍 Oakville