Director of Human Resources - Collision Repair Platform

About the Role

We are seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead and advance the HR function within our expanding collision repair division. This full-time position is primarily located in Montreal, with additional postings in Winnipeg, Edmonton, Toronto, and Calgary. The role reports to the President of Collision Operations and manages a team divided between Centralized Shared Services and Field Operations across five operational units. The salary range for this role is $140,000 to $155,000.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead HR due diligence and integration during mergers and acquisitions, ensuring smooth transitions of acquired shops into corporate culture, benefits, and payroll systems.
• Develop and implement a people integration strategy to align various workplace cultures and retain key technical and leadership talent.
• Collaborate with leadership to align human capital strategies with business goals, fostering growth and operational effectiveness.
• Advise regional leaders by translating business objectives into effective talent management, retention, and engagement plans.
• Manage and grow a high-performing multi-functional HR team emphasizing continuous improvement.
• Oversee payroll and benefits administration, ensuring accurate multi-region payrolls including industry-specific pay models.
• Steer talent acquisition efforts to address technical labor shortages through apprenticeship programs and targeted local sourcing.
• Support and supervise Regional HR Business Partners across different operational segments, maintaining strong shop-floor engagement and resolving employee relations issues proactively.
• Provide leadership for Health & Safety initiatives to ensure compliance and promote a proactive safety culture across all collision centers.
• Standardize performance evaluation processes rewarding productivity and facilitating management development.
• Design career progression pathways to enhance retention and internal skill development.

Qualifications and Skills

• A minimum of 10 years of HR experience, including 3 to 5 years in a senior leadership role with a proven record in M&A HR management.
• Familiarity with automotive industry pay structures such as flat-rate and flag-hour models.
• Knowledge of labor laws across multiple provinces/states relevant to automotive repair.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business, with professional HR certification preferred (CPHR, SHRM-SCP, SPHR).
• A leadership approach blending strategic vision with hands-on operational involvement.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally to support regional teams.

Perks and Benefits

• Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Employee vehicle purchase and service plans.
• Employee and family assistance programs.
• Company-wide recognition events and contests throughout the year.
• Professional development opportunities with potential for career advancement.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that supports equality and fairness for all team members. Commitment to accommodating individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process is guaranteed upon request.