Human Resources Director

About the Role

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Human Resources Director provides strategic leadership and hands-on support across all areas of human resources for Phoenix Residential Society. The position is responsible for all HR, Pension, and benefits programs (required management, review, recommendations and including hands-on day-to-day support activities including appropriate approvals - supported by Director of Finance)

Working collaboratively with the Directors team and management teams across the organization, the Human Resources Director supports a positive, inclusive, respectful, and high-performing workplace culture that reflects Phoenix's mission, vision, and values.

The Human Resources Director provides leadership across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment and retention, employee relations, labour relations, performance management, learning and development, health and safety, workplace accommodations, investigations, policy development, and organizational effectiveness.

The position serves as an advisor to the Executive Director, Directors, and managers while ensuring HR practices remain consistent with organizational policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable legislation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Human Resources Leadership

• Provide strategic HR leadership and advice to the Executive Director, Directors, and management teams.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, programs, and practices that support organizational priorities and legislative compliance.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen HR systems, processes, workforce planning, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
• Use HR data, reporting, and trends to support informed organizational decision-making.

Recruitment, Retention & Workforce Development

• Lead organization-wide recruitment and retention strategies and processes.
• Support the development of effective onboarding, orientation, and employee engagement practices.
• Provide oversight of employee development, training, and professional development programs.
• Provide oversight of student and practicum placement programs.
• Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives.

Employee & Labour Relations

• Provide leadership and advice on employee relations matters across unionized and non-unionized programs.
• Lead the interpretation and administration of collective agreements.
• Manage grievances and participate in labour-management meetings and collective bargaining.
• Provide leadership and advisory support regarding performance management, including feedback and recognition, progressive discipline, performance improvement plans, and terminations.
• Coach and support managers in addressing complex employee relations matters while promoting consistency and fairness.

Workplace Investigations

• Serve as the lead Director for workplace investigations, including allegations involving harassment, discrimination, workplace misconduct, whistleblower concerns, and abuse.
• Ensure investigations are conducted fairly, confidentially, consistently, and in accordance with organizational policy and applicable legislation.
• Make recommendations to senior leadership regarding appropriate follow-up and corrective action.

Health, Safety & Employee Wellness

• Provide leadership for employee health and safety initiatives and compliance.
• Oversee workplace accommodation processes, approved leaves of absence, and return-to-work planning.
• Support a respectful, trauma-informed, person-centred workplace culture.
• Promote employee wellness while balancing organizational requirements and operational needs.

Compliance & HR Administration

• Ensure compliance with the Saskatchewan Employment Act, Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety legislation, collective agreements, and other applicable legislation.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR databases.
• Ensure HR practices are consistent, well documented, and appropriately communicated.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, Business Administration, Labour Relations, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and progressive HR experience may be considered.
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• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive human resources experience, with experience providing senior-level HR advice and leadership.
• Demonstrated experience working in a unionized environment, including collective agreement interpretation and grievance management.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations.
• Experience working in a community-based organization, healthcare, social services, or nonprofit environment is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Saskatchewan employment, human rights, occupational health and safety, and labour legislation.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for a collaborative and strategic HR leader who combines strong people skills with sound judgment and the ability to manage complex situations with confidence.

You are approachable, adaptable, and able to build trusting relationships with employees, managers, and senior leaders. You understand that effective HR is not simply about policies and compliance—it is about helping leaders and employees succeed while protecting the organization and creating a healthy workplace culture.

You bring:

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong conflict-resolution, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• The ability to navigate sensitive and complex employee relations matters with professionalism, empathy, and confidentiality.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment legislation.
• Experience coaching managers and developing leadership capability.
• A commitment to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, psychological safety, and respectful workplaces.
• The ability to balance employee advocacy with organizational responsibility.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a complex, multi-program environment.

Why Join Phoenix?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting the people who deliver essential services to our community.

Phoenix Residential Society is a well-established, community-based organization committed to strengthening community by supporting recovery. The Human Resources Director will play an important role in shaping the employee experience and helping build the organizational capacity needed to achieve Phoenix's mission.

We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, professional development opportunities, and the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and development of a values-driven organization.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Phoenix Residential Society is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.