Human Resources Director

What You’ll Do

• Shape and execute HR strategy that supports the firm’s strategic plan and growth
• Review and update HR-related policies and protocols (e.g., hiring, compensation, anti-harassment, performance reviews, etc.).
• Oversee the recruitment, selection, onboarding, and retention of top talent to meet the firm’s staffing needs.
• Manage performance appraisal systems, compensation, and benefits’
• Handle complex employee relations issues, investigations, and conflict
• Advise and report to senior leadership on all aspects of the HR department, including organizational design, workforce planning, and employee relations.
• Lead firm-wide programs that strengthen leadership skills, build a robust succession pipeline, and guide the organization through major change initiatives.
• Leverage HR analytics to provide insights that inform executive decision-making and measure organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws across multiple jurisdictions while proactively mitigating risk.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion as core organizational

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Labour Relations, Organizational Development, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a senior leadership role, directing initiatives and staff (as previous HR Director or Manager).
• CPHR, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP
• Proven ability to lead a team and develop and implement strategic and operational HR initiatives in a fast-paced, complex environment (across multiple offices, preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and Microsoft 365 applications; experience with enterprise systems, including HRIS, Payroll and Practice Management, is an asset (BambooHR, PGI, Elite 3E).
• Experience working with Indigenous nations, communities, businesses or organizations (preferred).

• Visionary leadership with the ability to drive strategic decisions and build alignment at all
• Expertise in organizational design, change leadership, and strategic workforce planning for multi-site operations.
• Experience leading and developing HR teams, coaching senior leaders and managers, and building credibility and trust with all staff.
• Strong business acumen (e.g., understands budgets, tying workforce planning to business forecasts), and negotiation and business writing skills.
• Expert knowledge of employment standards and laws, human rights and accommodations, workplace investigations and disciplinary processes, and policy governance and
• Fair, ethical and consistent decision-maker, while exercising a high degree of confidentiality and discretion.
• Clear and transparent communicator who builds alignment and trust across diverse

We offer meaningful work, with people who are passionate about making the world a better place, and a work environment that values our people and relationships. We provide:

• Salary range: $100,000–$130,000 (commensurate with experience and education).
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vacation, RRSP contributions, wellness, and professional development.
• We offer a hybrid work model after demonstrated integration with the firm; however, we ask that our senior leaders attend the office close to full-time (Victoria or Toronto).

Send your cover letter and resume to employment@woodwardandcompany.com. This posting will remain open until filled. Applications received by Friday, January 23, 2026, will be given first consideration.

Woodward is committed to equity, inclusion, belonging, and human rights. We know that our diversity strengthens our values and shared responsibility in creating a respectful and collaborative workplace. Indigenous ancestry is considered directly relevant to the skills and knowledge preferred, and Indigenous applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

We thank all applicants for their time and interest; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.