Director, People Operations
Austin , Texas, Us
I play a critical role in building the HR function and managing change for its Canadian and US workforce, ranging from: recruitment, strategic and high-level terminations, structural changes, to full closure of its manufacturing facility. I report to the Chief Financial Officer and at its peak, supported an onsite and remote client group of approximately 115 employees, along with 1 direct report in HR. Key highlights:• Recruitment: Full-cycle recruitment and onboarding of approximately 20 hires within a two-year period• Terminations: Conducted terminations in Canada and US. Planned, coached Managers, coordinated exit logistics, managed communication, and executed on 98+ terminations (mid to Executive level & a US plant closure)• Employment law: Sound knowledge of Canadian employment law and proficiency with US labour law• CAD/US Benefits & Compensation: Experienced in Canadian & US benefits including: Renewal (plan design, cost analysis, recommendation, open enrollment/launch), Administration (enrollment, changes, departures, reporting), US Benefits Compliance (401k ADP tests, ACA, 5500 reporting); Compensation (benchmarking, analyses, increases, letter generation & communication)• Performance Management: Out-of-the-box performance management: streamlined & simplified performance reviews that were approachable, easy to complete and monitor throughout the year; effective management of performance issues, dedicating significant time coaching/training Managers• Employee Engagement: Champion culture, values creation, engagement and in-house development initiatives