- Company Name
- LHH Knightsbridge
- Job Title
- Interim Director of Human Resources
- Job Description
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**Job Title:**
Interim Director of Human Resources
**Role Summary:**
Six‑month, 100 % virtual interim leadership role reporting to the CHRO. Provides hands‑on operational HR oversight and continuity while the CHRO is on secondment, and drives three critical HR projects (job evaluation framework, HRMS upgrade, payroll cadence change). Acts as a “player‑coach” to the HR team and supports people leaders across the organization.
**Expectations:**
- Ensure uninterrupted delivery of core HR services and compliance.
- Lead and achieve milestones for the job evaluation, HRMS upgrade, and payroll cadence projects.
- Coach and develop the internal HR team, fostering a collaborative service culture.
- Maintain positive employee experience and stakeholder relationships during the transition.
- Deliver a seamless hand‑off to the returning CHRO at assignment end.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Coach and support HR staff; provide HR counsel to managers on recruitment, relations, performance, compensation, disability/WSIB, and policy.
- Oversee day‑to‑day HR functions: talent acquisition & onboarding, employee & labour relations, compensation & benefits, health & safety, policy development, employee engagement, and retention initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with legislation, collective agreements, internal policies, and best‑practice standards.
- Lead the job evaluation project: review job descriptions, assess role equity, recommend leveling and compensation adjustments.
- Serve as project lead for an in‑flight HRMS upgrade: requirements gathering, testing, data validation, change management, and go‑live readiness.
- Manage payroll cadence change: coordinate with Finance/Payroll, lead change communication, conduct impact assessments, update policies, and support employee rollout.
- Monitor and report progress, risks, and outcomes for all initiatives.
**Required Skills:**
- Senior HR generalist expertise covering the full employee lifecycle.
- Proven experience leading HR operations in not‑for‑profit, public sector, or complex multi‑stakeholder environments.
- Demonstrated success delivering HR projects (HRIS/HRMS implementations, job evaluation processes).
- Strong stakeholder management, relationship‑building, and coaching abilities.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and change‑management skills.
- Ability to balance operational duties with strategic project leadership (“player‑coach” mindset).
- Pragmatic judgement and calm presence during organizational change.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (required).
- Professional HR designation (e.g., CHRP, SHRM‑CP/SCP, HRPA, or equivalent) preferred.
- Relevant experience (typically 10+ years) in senior HR leadership roles.