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Director, Human Resources - 18 Month Contract


Company : vaco


Location : Markham, Ontario


Created : 2026-03-28


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

HR Operations LeadershipLead, develop, and oversee a team of six HR professionals, including two direct reports, fostering accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement.Act as a trusted operational partner to HR leadership and business stakeholders, aligning HR service delivery with organizational priorities.Elevate the employee and manager experience by simplifying, automating, and standardizing HR administrative processes.Strengthen knowledge management by overseeing the development of HR training resources, documentation, and self-service tools.Collaborate closely with Finance, Accounting, IT, Internal Communications, HR team members, and senior leaders to deliver integrated HR solutions.Support payroll administration.HRIS & Digital Enablement (Dayforce)Provide strategic and operational oversight of the Dayforce HRIS, ensuring system stability, data integrity, reporting accuracy, and high user adoption.Own the HRIS roadmap to unlock the capacities in Dayforce including enhancements to reporting, mobile functionality, self-service, and single sign-on (SSO).Lead HRIS planning, system upgrades, and integrations in partnership with IT and external providers. Leverage HR data and analytics to support workforce planning, operational insights, and executive decision-making. Increase employee and manager self-service adoption by maximizing HRIS capabilities and improving user experience.Compliance, Governance & RiskEnsure compliance with internal controls and legislative requirements, including SOX, data privacy, security, and employment legislation.Lead annual compliance, policy, and attestation initiativesLead governance frameworks for HR operations and systems, ensuring consistency, audit readiness, and risk mitigation.Drive effective change management and communications for major HR operational or system transformations.Stay current on external trends, best practices, and regulatory developments, guiding HR leadership as needed. Bachelor''s degree in Human Resources or a related field.10+ years of progressive HR experience, including demonstrated leadership in HR operations and HR systems.Demonstrated experience overseeing HRIS platforms, payroll, benefits administration, and end-to-end HR process design.Solid knowledge of Canadian employment legislation and HR compliance requirements.Experience in a unionized environment is considered an asset.Professional HR designation (CHRP, CHRL, SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred.Enterprise HR operations and service delivery leadershipHRIS strategy, data governance, and analyticsRegulatory compliance and risk managementCustomer-focused mindset with high attention to detail Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual''s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company''s 401(k) retirement plan. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact .Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (''we,'' ''our,'' or ''Vaco by Highspring'') respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here .Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here .Residents of all other states may access our policies here .Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here .Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here .the individual''s skill sets, experience and training;office location and other geographic considerations;With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.