POSITION ID # 35175Title:Director of Human ResourcesLocation:GTA North (easy TTC & GO access)Work Model:On-Site – 4 days in office / 1 day remoteCompensation:$120,000 – $150,000 base + bonusAbout Our Client Our client, a fast‑growing consumer products company in the beauty and personal care space with a portfolio of high‑performing brands, is seeking aDirector of Human Resourcesto own and scale their people, payroll, and HR operations as the business continues to grow.This is a senior, hands‑on role for an HR leader who brings both the strategic perspective of a people executive and the ability to execute independently. You will operate as thesole HR leader , partnering closely with the executive team and playing a key role in shaping culture, talent strategy, and HR infrastructure across a North American workforce.ResponsibilitiesAct as the sole HR leader supporting a North American workforce of approximately 90 employeesOwn the full employee lifecycle including recruiting, offers, onboarding, performance management, and retentionLead recruitment efforts for key roles, bringing a clear point of view on talent and driving hiring decisions through to closePartner directly with executive leadership, providing recommendations and perspective on people-related decisionsSupport compensation strategy, including benchmarking, offer structuring, and negotiationLead performance management processes and coach managers on feedback, development, and accountabilityAct as a trusted advisor on employee relations, handling complex and sensitive situations with sound judgmentDevelop, implement, and maintain HR policies, processes, and toolsEnsure compliance with applicable Canadian and U.S. employment legislationOwn bi‑weekly payroll processing for Canadian and U.S. employeesManage payroll through Ceridian Dayforce (Canada) and ADP (U.S.), ensuring accuracy and complianceServe as the primary point of contact for payroll and benefits administrationQualifications7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience in a corporate, CPG, beauty, or high‑growth consumer businessExperience operating as a standalone HR leader or in a highly autonomous roleDemonstrated ability to form opinions, make recommendations, and influence senior stakeholdersStrong background in HR generalist leadership, employee relations, and people operationsExperience leading recruitment efforts and closing candidates in a fast‑paced environmentHands‑on experience with payroll, benefits, and HR compliance (Canada required; U.S. exposure an asset)Comfortable working in a lean, entrepreneurial environment with shifting prioritiesConfident communicator with the ability to engage and push back constructively with senior leadershipBachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related fieldNote AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified human reviewers, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team. The posted salary range reflects expected compensation for this role in accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications and may fall anywhere within the range.#J-18808-Ljbffr