HR Director

Elevate Agency - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Senior

Seattle, WA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for leading the HR operations across North America, specifically in Canada and the USA. This role involves building a robust HR infrastructure to support the employee life cycle, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, and fostering a culture of excellence and innovation within the organization. The Director will manage employee relations, enhance recruitment processes, and develop strategies for employee engagement and retention.

Responsibilities

• Lead North American HR operations in Canada and USA.
• Build the HR infrastructure for the employee life cycle.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Maintain a high-quality central HR function with appropriate technology and systems.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. and Canadian laws and regulations.
• Manage labor and employee relations issues fairly and objectively.
• Create a first-class recruiting experience through effective programs.
• Partner with management to maximize talent acquisition and retention.
• Lead development and execution of employee engagement and retention strategies.
• Manage the performance management process and improve performance management systems.
• Support other regions as directed by leadership or business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business, or Organizational Development; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources, including manufacturing experience.
• General knowledge of various employment laws and practices in the US and Canada.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop HR staff members.
• Solid understanding of employment law, recruitment and selection, employee relations, compensation, and benefits functions.
• HRIS implementation experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Labor relations and union relations experience preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and collaboratively about staff development and training.
• A collaborative leader who is positive and approachable.
• Curiosity with an insatiable desire to 'do better.'
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and geographically diverse organizational structure.