The Taggart Group of Companies Looking for Director, Human Resources (Hybrid) at Ottawa, ON Full Time

Job Title: Director, Human Resources

Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer

Company: TCG Services Ltd.

Location: 3187 Albion Road South, Ottawa, Ontario

Taggart Group of Companies

A family business that’s been around for more than 70 years, the Taggart Group of Companies is a full-service construction organization consisting of four major operating companies. Taggart Group delivers expert leadership in real estate development, planning, design, finance, construction, and management. We develop commercial, residential, and industrial property for our own account and for third party developers. We own, manage, and work collaboratively on commercial and residential investment properties. We enjoy a strong reputation for technical expertise, integrity, and cooperation, and offer our clients the many benefits of vertical integration.

Work Description

The Director, Human Resources is responsible for overseeing the creation and implementation of HR programs for the Taggart Group of Companies. Specifically, the Director, HR will have oversight of recruitment, employee onboarding and offboarding, employee retention, employee engagement, leadership and employee development, talent management, compensation, employee and labour relations, compliance, as well as policy creation. Other areas of responsibility and oversight include change management, corporate communications, office management, and health and safety for some companies. The Director, Human Resources provides strategic leadership by articulating the services that HR can provide for each business unit and driving programming and change within those business units. The performance of the duties must ensure a quality approach to all employees, prospective employees, managers, and suppliers. Discretion, sound judgement, care, and confidentiality are paramount to this role. All responsibilities must be performed in a manner consistent with the Taggart Group of Companies vision, mission, and must comply with all company policies and procedures.

Major Responsibilities:

Director, Human Resources

• Partner with CEO, HR Committee and other members of the senior management team to assess fit on various HR initiatives while driving programming in order to meet organizational goals and compliance.
• Prepare HR program overview of programs with senior management team.
• Assist the CEO and senior management in the planning and implementation of change initiatives.
• Drive HR programming by liaising with various stakeholders, disseminating, and delegating as required and evaluating programs and results.
• Lead or participate in various position searches. i.e. conduct first interviews or secondary interviews with the associated hiring manager. Identify key qualities for each job vacancy and build a hiring plan for the required position.
• Day-to-day management of direct reports, including ensuring duties of team members are performed as expected, reviewing as required to ensure timely, complete and accurate reporting in accordance with policies and deadlines.

• Provide on going coaching and support to direct reports and hiring managers in effective interviewing and recruitment. Oversee and implement recruitment strategies for business units while keeping overall goals in mind.
• Manage relationships with recruitment partners and other HR service vendors, negotiating contracts as required.
• Support the HR team in recruitment efforts, aiming to build a talent pipeline for key positions in the organization. Coach and mentor the team on hiring fit for the Group of Companies.
• Create tools and templates for the HR team, defining and setting up regular processes for the HR department.
• Attend networking events and build brand awareness for the Taggart Group as an employer of choice. Build connections in the construction / real estate industry.
• Develop and implement training and development programs for the management team, or individual coaching plans for future leaders.
• Provide guidance to direct reports and managers on Performance Management, including succession planning, progressive discipline and training programs.
• Support business units with annual performance review process. Drive strategy and solutions for performance management within individual business units.
• Provide guidance and strategic advice on disciplinary matters, up to the point of termination. Support business units and direct reports as they prepare and provide disciplinary action to both unionized and non-unionized staff.
• Act as HR advisory service to people managers on effective employee relations, conflict resolution and support them on maximizing their “Human Capital”.
• Interpret employment standards and ensure that the organization and its people are in compliance and managing their teams in accordance with ESA, and Human Rights standards.
• Liaise with internal general counsel and/or external legal counsel as needed, including annual review of legal documents such as employment agreements, termination documents, and others.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends, business requirements, best practices and regulatory changes within the industry, employment law, human resources, and human rights. Conduct research as required on competitive wages, labour guidelines, Employer best practices, recruitment strategies etc.
• Oversight of training events, company parties and social activities.
• Provide support on HR programs such as performance management, on-boarding or other various HR topics.
• Ensure employees are provided with all regulatory training and certifications are current for companies where no health and safety department is present.
• Provide support in other various Health and Safety matters, including working with various health and safety departments to collaborate and centralize initiatives where possible.
• Provide recommendations to the HR Committee on employee relations best practices, and how we can be more appealing as an employer.
• Create employer brand and build recruitment collateral.
• Facilitate staff surveys, employee meetings, exit interviews, focus groups or other mechanisms to keep a finger on the pulse of staff morale.
• Summarize and flag concerns to manager when issues are brought forth by the employee. Track patterns and provide recommendations to resolve the concerns.
• Any other duties as required.

Statement of Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or related field. Preference would be given to candidates with an additional certification in Human Resources Management.
• A CHRP or CHRL designation is considered an asset.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Human Resources Management.
• Knowledge of Employment Standards Act, and a high regard for the Human Rights Act.
• Prior experience with labour relations environment would be considered an asset.
• Prior experience in a Group environment and/or in the construction or real estate industry would be considered an asset.
• Strong verbal, and written communication skills in English are required.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage various areas of responsibility and a large team of direct and indirect reports.
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment and manage priorities appropriately.
• A high degree of professionalism and confidentiality are required in this role.

Physical/Sensory Effort/ Work Environment

• Busy, and at times, a loud work environment

• Providing service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines, working for a group of companies. Overtime as required.

Accommodation
The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap, or financial ability.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, we’re committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please send an email to [email protected] with your request. Your information will be treated as confidential.