Director of HR driving people strategy and HR transformation for Mattina Mechanical. Leading a team to foster culture and strategic HR initiatives in a growing construction firm.
Responsibilities
**What You’ll Be Doing**
**Strategic Leadership and Organizational Development**
Develop and execute a comprehensive HR strategy that supports MML’s business goals, growth plans, and cultural objectives.
Partner with executive leadership to drive organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning initiatives.
Serve as a strategic advisor on leadership development, performance management, and organizational effectiveness.
Lead change management initiatives to support growth, operational efficiency, and cultural transformation.
Analyze workforce metrics, trends, and data to inform business decisions and identify opportunities for improvement.
**Employee Relations and Culture**
Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture aligned with MML’s core values and **open shop principles** of fairness, opportunity, and respect for employee choice.
Provide guidance to leadership on employee relations matters, conflict resolution, and performance issues.
Ensure effective communication channels and feedback mechanisms that support engagement and alignment across field and office teams.
Support initiatives that strengthen MML’s identity as a preferred **open shop employer** within the construction industry.
**HR Operations, Compliance, and Risk Management**
Lead a team of four HR professionals to deliver consistent, high-quality HR services across recruitment, onboarding, training, employee relations and HR administration.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve HR policies, procedures, and systems that support operational efficiency and scalability.
Oversee compensation and benefits programs, ensuring competitiveness and alignment with organizational objectives.
Support health and safety initiatives, working closely with operations and field teams to maintain compliance and promote a safe working environment.
**Leadership and Team Development**
Build, mentor, and develop an HR team capable of delivering strategic and operational excellence.
Provide coaching and development to executives and managers to strengthen leadership capability and accountability.
Establish HR metrics and reporting systems to track effectiveness and demonstrate the impact of HR initiatives.
**Performance Management, Training & Development **
Redesign and implement a modern performance management framework that connects individual goals, KPIs, compensation, and development opportunities.
Introduce structured leadership and professional development programs to build internal capability and support career progression.
Establish clear career paths and training initiatives that enable internal mobility and reinforce the company’s commitment to promoting from within.
**Talent Acquisition and Retention**
Oversee the development and execution of a proactive recruitment strategy to attract top talent across technical, operational, and leadership roles.
Implement robust onboarding programs that accelerate employee integration and engagement.
Develop retention programs, recognition initiatives, and career development pathways to enhance employee satisfaction and reduce turnover.
Requirements
**What you bring**
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, HR or related discipline; CHRP or CHRL designation preferred.
Minimum 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience, including at least 3 years in a senior or Director-level role managing a team.
Proven success building or transforming HR functions ideally in construction, mechanical contracting, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
Skilled at balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution in mid-sized, owner-led organizations.
Strong understanding of Ontario employment law, labour relations, and HR best practices within **open shop environments.**
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience building, mentoring, and leading high-performing HR teams.
**Key Competencies**
Strategic thinking and business acumen
Leadership and executive presence
Change management and organizational design
Employee engagement and culture development
Understanding and advocacy of open shop values
Benefits
**Why Mattina Mechanical**
Lead a high-impact HR function in a growing, respected organization.
Shape and influence company culture and people strategy at the executive level.
Collaborate with a leadership team committed to operational excellence and professional development.
Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional growth opportunities
For consideration, please apply online. As part of our commitment to inclusivity, diversity, equity and accessibility, our goal is a workforce built on respect that reflects the communities we serve.
We thank all applicants for their interest in MaxPeople but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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