SALT XC Looking for Director, People & Culture at Toronto, Ontario, Canada Full Time

POSITION DESCRIPTION
ROLE: Director, People & Culture
TEAM: People & Culture
LOCATION: Toronto (Hybrid)

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Salt XC is an agency driven by the philosophy of Experiential Commerce™, our unique framework for designing better consumer experiences that earn attention and drive action. We take an integrated approach that connects a brand’s consumer’s online and offline experiences through data, media and the memorable moments that drive brand transactions.

ROLE OVERVIEW
As Director of People and Culture, you will oversee all aspects of the company’s core HR function. Reporting to the Head of People and Culture, and in collaboration with the Director of Talent, you will also work closely with the Senior Leadership Team on various initiatives and programs for employees at Salt North America Team and Kitchen North America (an internal social agency in partnership with Kraft Heinz).

This is a unique opportunity to exercise your creativity in building new HR programs and innovating on existing policies and procedures as needed. This role will be critical in shaping the policies and practices that contribute to our high-performance culture.

Primary responsibilities include: 
HR Leadership:

• Work with the Head of People and Culture to refine all North American human resources structures, objectives, programs and metrics to achieve the company goals each fiscal year.
• Act as a member of the organization’s Senior Leadership Team, and contribute to strategic and business planning processes for the organization as a whole
• Use strong project management skills to deliver timely execution of People and Culture action plans aligned with the strategic business plan.
• Provide expertise on the delivery of HR-related reporting, legal requirements, compliance, and occupational health and safety issues in Canada and the US.
• Ensure the effective utilization and evolution of the organization’s HRIS.
• Recruit, supervise, evaluate, and support core HR staff positions and members, providing coaching and mentorship.
• Collaborate on the development of compensation, benefits & recognition strategies and policies that support employee retention.
• Manage and maintain core HR tools and documents including employee handbooks, manuals, training guides, and systems.
• Lead on activities pertaining to employee relations including progressive discipline, employee grievances, and terminations.

Talent Management, Development & Engagement:

• Manage ongoing performance management activities including annual review cycles, annual goal-setting, 9BOX, and HiPO talent programs
• Monitor the current onboarding and orientation programs for hybrid and remote employees
• Develop, implement, and monitor learning and development programs to ensure intended outcomes are achieved
• Collaborate with the Director, Talent on talent priorities including organizational upskilling, cross-skilling, and leadership development

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Culture:

• Work with the Head of People and Culture to drive an inclusive culture through policies, strategies and experiences
• Collaborate on the planning and production of various employee engagement initiatives and internal events
• Coach managers and teams on embedding cultural values and key philosophies into their day-to-day management practices
• Implement new processes and initiatives that promote a healthy, inclusive, and diverse working environment
• Guide policy to ensure current people and culture programs (e.g., performance management, recruitment, advancement, compensation, etc.) are free of bias and applied equitably

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in a business, HR or labour relations field, or related discipline
• Minimum 7 progressive leadership experience, preferably in a fast-paced and global environment;
• Either CHRP or CHRL designation completed or in progress would be an asset but is not required
• Experience developing & implementing HR strategies that support business objectives
• Excellent knowledge of Canadian and US Human Resources practices and principles of training & development, benefits, compensation, and employee relations. Please note that a strong background in employee relations is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion in HR practices and policies
• Knowledge of relevant government laws, legislation, policies, and procedures (North American required, with global experience preferred)
• Proven analytical and problem-solving experience to resolve issues effectively
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal; Strong verbal, written, presentation and influencing skills
• Proficiency in HR systems including HRIS (we use HiBob), ATS, and external measurement platforms

SALT XC OFFERS

• Competitive company compensation and benefits package
• Dynamic work environment and support of a growing creative agency with a start-up culture
• Flat corporate structure. You’ll be collaborating with both your peers as well as senior leaders
• Fun and progressive company culture
• A flexible/hybrid work environment combining in-office collaboration and remote working

SALT’S VALUES:

SALT OF THE EARTH: We aspire to be good people. People who are humble, hardworking, honest and kind to one another. People who are fun to work with, who trust and are respectful of each other

DO WHAT IS RIGHT: We don’t believe in taking shortcuts. We believe in doing what is right, not what is easy or expected

EARN IT: We believe in rolling up our sleeves and not being afraid of hard work. We want to earn the respect of others, the results we deliver and the praise we receive

MAKE THINGS BETTER: We aspire to leave things better than we found them and are always looking for a better way. Great ideas come from anywhere, they come from being curious, passionate, solutions-oriented people who care deeply about what we do

SEEK DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES: We believe in embracing difference; the perspective it brings, how it challenges us, how it spurs creativity, and its ability to make us better

Salt XC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender,age or disability.