EnghouseDirector of Global HR
Jan. 2021Lead and manage a global HR team, including regional HR experts overseeing the employee lifecycle and corporate HR teams responsible for global recruitment, HRIS management, and onboarding initiatives. Oversee a $2.5M CAD global HR budget encompassing salary costs, travel, health & safety, compliance, and HR team training. Drive the delivery of global HR initiatives, including policy development, process implementation, recruitment strategies, compliance frameworks, and tools supporting M&A activities. Design and deliver training programs for the global HR team and create engaging content for bi-annual team conferences. Partner with executive leadership to guide change management strategies, optimize team structures, address performance management challenges, and negotiate executive-level salaries. Conduct workplace investigations with complete independence, ensuring thorough and unbiased resolutions. Perform regular audits and compliance assessments to mitigate legal risks and financial penalties. Own data privacy and security protocols for the HR department, safeguarding sensitive employee information and reducing risks associated with data breaches. Lead oversight of HR platforms (HRIS/ATS, SharePoint, Smartsheets) to maintain data privacy standards. Manage global performance and salary review processes, oversee private union negotiations, and monitor public collective agreement negotiations. Track performance review completion rates and work with regional HR to address performance concerns effectively. Conduct due diligence on potential acquisitions, providing actionable recommendations to reduce costs and enhance profitability. Oversee seamless post-merger integrations. Played a pivotal role in 20 acquisitions, contributing to a revenue increase of $300M.
