Global Deputy Director Of Human Resources, London, Ontario

Our client, a global leader with manufacturing facilities in 5 countries is seeking a human resources executive to develop and lead human resource strategy including planning, design and implementation of policies, performance management, recruiting, onboarding, health and safety and leading a global team.

Our client is committed to:

• The opportunity to lead a large and diverse international human resources team.
• The ability to advance into senior executive within the Canadian based executive group.
• An opportunity to work with a global leader in their industry.

The key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and support a team of 35 HR people working within 5 manufacturing facilities.
• Prepare labor efficiency/productivity analysis and present results to the Global HR Director.
• Support the global employee performance appraisal system including preparing the talent and succession plan.
• Lead the recruitment process for corporate staff and liaise with hiring managers, candidates and external recruiters.
• Monitor and evaluate training and maintain success including ROI and identify and assess future and current training needs.
• Prepare weekly, monthly and annual HR reports by coordinating and consolidating data from all plants.
• Supervise and lead the corporate HR staff and provide advice and leadership to HR teams across the various facilities of the company.
• Provide appropriate analysis and advice to the Global HR Director and Plant HR Managers along with other members of the senior leadership team to facilitate effective strategic and operational HR planning.
• Create learning and development plans and initiatives for employees.
• Ensure HR strategies and plans and programs are in accordance with international employment laws and regulations.
• Coordinate and help lead global HR projects (HRIS, Leadership Development, HR Standards, Process Improvements, etc.) assigned by the Global HR Director.
• Assist in the collection and review of Plant HR objectives, review of audit results and EMS programs and help establish recommendations in accordance to ISO 14001 standards.
• Provide support to members of the Global HR Teams (North America, Europe, Mexico, China) and consult with company lawyers for assistance with immigration matters.
• Support and coordinate global Health and Safety continuous improvement.
• Championing core values of the company and providing effective communication channels to ensure company and employee concerns are heard and acted upon.

What the successful candidate will bring:

• Ability to oversee complex and interrelated HR projects with a diverse team.
• The ability to lead effectively across different cultures, values and financial systems.
• Advanced knowledge of Ontario Heath and Safety Act, Employment Laws and HR Legislation.
• A minimum of 10 years of HR leadership within the manufacturing industry, preferably overseeing multiple facilities.
• Experience with ERP including Plex and/or HRIS with strong technical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize the pressure of competing projects.
• Proven ability and interest in operations management.
• Advanced knowledge of Ontario Heath and Safety Act, Employment Law and various HR Legislation.
• Proven ability to work with staff at all levels including executive and be a strong team player who leads by example.

In return, what you can expect:

• Continued professional growth and advancement with international experience across different cultures.
• The opportunity to lead within a global company.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Only candidates already eligible to work in Canada will be reviewed. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.