Director, Global HR Business Partner - Global Operations & Growth

Position Title: Director, Global HR Business Partner - Global Operations & Growth
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Toronto HQ
Requisition ID: 35513
JOB PURPOSE:
McCain Foods is seeking a Director, HR Business Partner (HRBP) - Global Operations & Growth to drive and execute a strategic people agenda that aligns with our business goals. This role is a key partner to senior leadership, playing a critical role in shaping organizational capability, talent management, and change leadership on a global scale.
You will lead a global approach to workforce planning, leadership development, and organizational transformation. Leveraging business insights, you will drive meaningful change and provide expert guidance on how organizational shifts impact our people.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the VP, Global HRBP, with a dotted line to the Chief Operations & Growth Officer, you will support over 400 employees across:

• Global Network Operations (Manufacturing, Global Technical Operations, Food Safety & Quality)
• Health & Safety
• Global Engineering
• Global Procurement & Sustainable Cost Advantage
• Global Supply Chain

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Develop & execute a strategic people agenda aligned with business goals
• Lead change management efforts to support transformation and growth
• Coach & influence senior leaders to enhance leadership effectiveness
• Shape organizational design & workforce planning to optimize performance
• Lead talent development, succession planning & capability building
• Partner cross-functionally with HR, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and OD teams
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, labor laws & best practices

SKILLS & CAPABILTIES FOR SUCCESS:

• Business Acumen & Strategic Agility: Deep understanding of how HR strategies drive business success
• Change Leadership: Ability to influence, drive transformation, and manage organizational change
• Talent Development & Workforce Planning: Expertise in succession planning, leadership development, and career pathing
• Data & Insights Driven Approach: Use of HR metrics to shape decisions and measure success
• Influencing & Relationship Building: Strong ability to engage and partner with senior business leaders
• Operational Excellence: Skilled in executing HR initiatives in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Employee Relations & Compliance: Strong knowledge of HR policies, regulations, and best practices
• Communication & Coaching: Ability to deliver impactful messages, facilitate discussions, and provide leadership coaching

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• 7-10+ years of senior HR experience, ideally in CPG/Food & Beverage Manufacturing
• A strategic mindset with strong business acumen
• Proven success in leading organizational change & transformation
• Ability to navigate complex, global HR landscapes
• HR certifications, coaching credentials, or an advanced degree are assets

Compensation Package : $146,200.00 - $195,000.00 CAD annually + bonus eligibility + Long Term Incentive eligibility
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and other organizational needs.
Benefits : At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit details available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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Job Family: Human Resources
Division: Global Human Resources
Department: Global HR Business Partner
Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto || CA - Canada : Ontario : Bolton || CA - Canada : Ontario : Borden || CA - Canada : Ontario : Brampton || CA - Canada : Ontario : Dedicated Mississauga || CA - Canada : Ontario : Etobicoke || CA - Canada : Ontario : Forest || CA - Canada : Ontario : Guelph || CA - Canada : Ontario : Kingston || CA - Canada : Ontario : Kitchener || CA - Canada : Ontario : Lansdowne || CA - Canada : Ontario : London || CA - Canada : Ontario : Maidstone || CA - Canada : Ontario : Markham || CA - Canada : Ontario : Mississauga || CA - Canada : Ontario : Ottawa || CA - Canada : Ontario : Thunder Bay || CA - Canada : Ontario : Waterloo || CA - Canada : Ontario : Windsor || CA - Canada : Ontario : Woodstock
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)