Director of Human Resources

• **This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director of Human Resources based in Canada.**
• This role offers the opportunity to build and lead a modern people function within a fast-growing, mission-driven organization.
• You will partner directly with executive leadership to shape culture, talent strategy, and scalable HR practices that support business growth.
• The position combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution across the full employee lifecycle, from workforce planning to employee experience.
• You will design systems, processes, and programs that enable teams to perform at their best while maintaining a strong and inclusive workplace.
• Working in a dynamic startup environment, you will have significant ownership and influence over organizational development and people operations.
• This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced HR leader who enjoys building from the ground up and making a measurable impact on company success.

### Accountabilities

As the Director of Human Resources, you will own the people strategy and HR operations while serving as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees. You will build scalable programs, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and create an employee experience that supports high performance and long-term growth.

• Develop and execute the overall people strategy, including workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, and employee experience initiatives.
• Act as a strategic advisor to executives and managers on leadership development, performance management, compensation, employee relations, and organizational decisions.
• Build and improve compensation frameworks, salary structures, leveling systems, promotion criteria, equity practices, and incentive programs.
• Design and lead performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback cycles, reviews, development plans, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Manage core HR operations, including benefits, payroll partnerships, HR systems, policies, compliance documentation, and employee records.
• Partner with legal advisors on employee relations matters, investigations, accommodations, leave management, policy decisions, and employment-related issues.
• Strengthen internal communication, employee engagement, recognition programs, and connection across a distributed workforce.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, and organizational practices to support company scalability.
• Balance employee needs with business priorities by providing thoughtful, data-driven recommendations.
• Foster a high-performance culture built on accountability, collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.

## Requirements

The ideal candidate is an experienced HR leader who combines strategic thinking with strong operational execution. You should have experience building people programs in fast-paced environments and the ability to navigate complex organizational challenges with sound judgment and empathy.

• 8+ years of progressive experience in human resources, people operations, or organizational leadership.
• 3+ years leading an HR or People function, ideally within a high-growth, startup, or rapidly evolving organization.
• Experience supporting distributed or multi-location teams.
• Proven ability to operate as both an executive partner and a hands-on HR practitioner.
• Strong knowledge of employee lifecycle management, compensation, benefits, performance management, and organizational development.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, emotional intelligence, and ability to manage confidential information.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide direct, thoughtful, and compassionate feedback.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze organizational trends and make informed recommendations.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a changing environment.
• Ability to challenge assumptions, identify issues, and recommend effective solutions.
• Comfort working in an entrepreneurial environment where processes are built, improved, and adapted over time.
• Passion for improving access to healthcare services and supporting mission-driven organizations.
• Experience in healthcare, telehealth, technology, regulated industries, subscription businesses, or consumer services is an asset.
• Experience implementing HRIS, payroll, benefits, applicant tracking, performance management, or engagement platforms is preferred.

## Benefits

• Competitive base compensation ranging from **$150,000–$180,000**, plus equity and performance-based incentives.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Flexible paid time off policy.
• Remote-first work culture with flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to build and influence a growing people function from the ground up.
• Direct collaboration with executive leadership on company-wide initiatives.
• Meaningful ownership over culture, talent strategy, and organizational development.
• Opportunity to contribute to improving access to veterinary healthcare.
• Dynamic environment with significant growth and career development opportunities.