Chief Human Resource Officer

About the Company:

We are thrilled to present an exciting opportunity with one of North America's premier full-service distributors and remanufacturers of industrial forest products. With over 300 dedicated employees in both the US and Canada and revenues exceeding C$400M, our client has established itself as a dominant player in the industry. As a private equity-owned company experiencing an impressive 5-year growth rate of 15%, they are driven to expand its horizons even further.

Who You Are:

We are searching for an exceptional HR leader who possesses the strategic vision and hands-on experience to elevate the HR function to new heights. As an ideal candidate, you are a seasoned HR professional at the Vice President level, with a profound understanding of industrial workforces and an appreciation for non-unionized environments. Your passion for people-first approaches and your commitment to fostering a growth-oriented culture make you the perfect fit for our team.

As a creative and dynamic leader, you will align the company's strategic objectives with innovative talent management programs. Your exceptional strategic and functional guidance will shape the evolving culture while driving the acquisition and development of the next generation of leaders.

The Impact You Will Have:

This pivotal role has been specially crafted to empower you, as the head of Human Resources, to directly influence the future of the company. By partnering closely with the CEO, you will play a vital role in driving the company's continued growth. As a strategic partner, you will build an HR function that becomes integral to our organizational success.

Your responsibilities will encompass all facets of Human Resources, and you will spearhead significant change initiatives that impact the company's growth, strategy implementation, and cultural transformation. Through strategic collaboration with business units and the senior leadership team, you will propel the company toward achieving its goals. Your expertise will span talent acquisition, management, training and development, rewards, retention, and culture, ensuring comprehensive HR excellence.

What Are We Looking For?

We seek an extraordinary HR leader with over 15 years of broad and deep HR experience, capable of driving transformative change. Your background in manufacturing, distribution, or related industry will be highly valued, and prior experience with privately-owned companies is preferred.

As a seasoned professional, you possess a wealth of technical HR expertise and have successfully overseen the full HR suite, including Talent Acquisition, Management, Training and Organizational Development, Compensation and Benefits, HR Operations, Strategy, and HR Business Partnering. Your practical exposure to planning and driving transformational change related to organizational design, operational efficiencies, people capabilities, and culture change will set you apart.

Additionally, experience with HRIS selection and implementation will be beneficial in fulfilling this role.

Join us on this exciting journey of growth and transformation as we solidify our position as an industry leader. Together, we will create a best-in-class HR function that drives our client to even greater success. If you are a visionary HR executive with a passion for excellence and a proven track record of delivering results, we invite you to apply and make a profound impact on our organization's future.

Egility is committed to creating and fostering culturally diverse, equitable, and inclusive organizations. We recognize the value of a wide range of ideas, perspectives, experiences, and skill sets in our client’s workplaces. Our client is an equal-opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019, and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Egility and our client throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process for applicants with disabilities.

Due to the high volume, we will only be contacting applicants who meet all of the minimum requirements listed in the job description. Only those applicants who align most closely with our minimum and preferred qualifications will be contacted for an interview. The Recruiting team at Egility will retain your application materials and may contact you regarding future opportunities.