Think Shift Looking for Director of People and Culture at Canada Full Time

Reporting to: VP, Culture and Operations

Direct Reports: People and Culture Assistant

At Think Shift, we believe our unique culture and philosophies makes us different in a good way. Our talented team of multi-disciplined creators and strategists have one thing in common: the desire to Outperform, and we help our clients do the same. We think this difference will drive great things both collectively and individually.

As one of the largest ag-focused agencies in the world, we help agriculture and agri-food organizations imagine their future — then re-invent themselves accordingly.

We’re looking for creative and strategic minds who share our desire to outperform in their careers and in their lives. We also believe if we are very clear about who we are and what we are for, we will attract and grow those people seeking to outperform without compromise, and that with enough uncompromising outperformers, we will create great outcomes for clients, employees, and Think Shift.

Summary

As the Director of People and Culture, your primary focus revolves around two complementary aspects of our workforce – driving our recruitment efforts to bring in our unfair share of the best talent and fostering our remote environment to elevate a culture that supports keeping and growing our current employees. To find our unfair share of the best talent, you will collaborate closely with department leaders, hiring managers, and team members to develop and execute recruitment strategies that align with our company’s goals and values. To foster our culture of outperformance, you’ll focus on developing HR strategies that are rooted in our narrative and beliefs and drive them through the organization through various processes and initiatives with the support of our People and Culture Assistant.

Responsibilities

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition

• Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract and retain top talent across various functions and levels within the organization.
• Infuse our company’s cultural values into the recruitment process to attract candidates who align with our ethos.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure that recruitment efforts reflect and amplify our unique culture.
• Partner with department leaders to understand staffing needs, workforce planning, and talent acquisition priorities.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process with the support of the People and Culture Assistant, including job posting, candidate sourcing, interviewing, assessment, and offer negotiation. Ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience throughout the process.
• Develop and implement innovative recruitment marketing and employer branding strategies. Leverage technology, social media and networking to build and engage a diverse talent community.
• Employ innovative sourcing techniques to actively identify and recruit potential candidates, while also nurturing a strong talent pipeline to meet both current and future hiring requirements.
• Engage potential hires through compelling storytelling that showcases our culture.

Supporting and Championing our Philosophies and Culture Infusion

• Work with the VP, Culture and Operations to drive culture through policies, strategies and training and development programs.
• Ensure alignment between cultural philosophies and organizational tactics, policies processes and procedures.
• Contribute to and execute Think Shift’s strategic and operational plans.
• Maintain a culture of employee engagement through various annual ongoing initiatives.
• Coach managers and teams on embedding cultural values and key philosophies in their roles and interactions.

Performance Management, Policy, Process, Compensation and Benefit Administration

• Supporting the VP, Culture and Operations with building, delivering and ensuring the adherence of annual budgets, such as professional development, staff connection and functions.
• Annual review and ongoing delivery of employee benefits.
• Definition and ongoing evolution of onboarding continuum – touchpoints, philosophy and value introduction, training, etc.
• Shape the advanced analytics and data strategy for People and Culture and stay current on industry trends and best practices in Human Resources analytics.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• A candidate with a proven track record of successful remote work experience.
• An assertive people-person who enjoys problem solving.
• Even keeled and able to stay calm under pressure.
• A strong motivation for ongoing learning and the flexibility to adapt to changes.
• Dedicated team player with an ability to take criticism and learn from it.
• Commitment to quality and detail, with an “everything matters” approach.
• Ability to take initiative and exercise good judgement.
• Someone to embrace our cultural norms and values and who will lead encouragement and adoption throughout the organization.
• A foundational understanding of employment laws and regulations is essential to ensure compliance and protect the company from legal issues.
• Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to ethical behavior and the ability to maintain confidentiality in dealing with sensitive employee information.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resource Management.
• Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) preferred.
• Minimum of 5-years of experience in similar or related role.

Benefits

We believe in providing guidelines for our staff to operate within instead of putting up fences that can restrict out of the box thinking. Giving our staff the freedom to operate in a way that best works for them, allows them to bring their best selves to work. However, with freedom comes responsibility, and the expectation to follow through on what you say you will do. We understand this approach is not for everyone. Think Shift is for those who blaze the path for their own growth, those who challenge the status quo to find a better way, those who are committed to protecting, preserving and overall, enhancing what has been entrusted to them.

Employees Enjoy a Range Of Benefits, Some Of Which Include

Think Shift provides an attractive, market-researched comprehensive compensation plan, which includes base salary and company bonus.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits coverage
• Semi-annual bonuses (based on Company performance)
• Flexible work arrangements (remote position)
• Year-round opportunities for internal and external training and development programs