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Director of HR Operations

Emburse
Location
Toronto, ON
Posted
25 days ago
Department
People Operations
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Seven or more years of progressive HR experience, including leadership of HR operations, shared services, or a comparable function
  • Demonstrated success building or scaling global HR operations, an HR help desk, or an employee-support center
  • Deep knowledge of employee relations, investigations, policy administration, employment compliance, and risk management
  • Experience owning an HRIS roadmap, data governance, integrations, security, reporting, and vendor management
  • Experience using UKG or other similar HRIS system required
Nice to have
  • Experience in a high-growth SaaS, technology, consulting, or Private Equity-backed environment preferred
  • Experience applying automation and AI to improve HR service delivery, data quality, employee experience, and productivity
What the job really is

The Director of HR Operations will lead the HR operations function, focusing on building a high-performing team and ensuring compliance across the employee lifecycle. Responsibilities include managing HRIS strategy, developing metrics for employee performance, and overseeing the HR project portfolio. The role requires collaboration with various HR Centers of Excellence and the executive team to align HR initiatives with business priorities.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role requires a strong focus on compliance and governance, which may limit creative HR strategy development
  • The position involves managing a global HR capabilities center, which may add complexity to the role
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