HR Director, Ecolab Canada

As HR Director you will lead delivery of our people strategy for Ecolab Canada. Reporting to the SVP HR for Global Markets, you will drive change, achieve results and support business growth through your direct team of HR professionals. Partnering directly with the businesses in Canada, focusing on driving engagement, continuous improvement, operational excellence strategy and hands-on delivery.

What’s in it For You:

• Be part of an organization that has a strong track record of consistent growth, financial strength, and purpose
• From day one, you will have the ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth, innovation and talent. Supported by a wide organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best.
• You will have the opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments

What You Will Do:

• Lead the HR function for Canada, covering app. 900 associates across various divisions and functions, Institutional being the biggest division
• Partner with the Division Leads, the Country Manager and the senior leadership team as well as other stakeholder in the US to drive business performance and growth
• Represent Canada and partner with the global HR and Business/Functional leaders on various topics and projects and ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, policies and standards in Canada
• Make sure that country specifics of Canada are respected and leveraged in terms of legal framework, labor market and culture
• Develop and implement the HR roadmap, aligned with the global HR vision and the business objectives
• Build and maintain a strong HR team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence
• Ensure the delivery of HR services and solutions across the market, including talent acquisition, talent management, learning and development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and diversity and inclusion
• Manage the HR budget and resources, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness - Further optimize efficient HR operations via digital and automation

Minimum Qualifications:

• University Degree in Human Resources Management, Business or other post-secondary education with 10+ years of complex, related HR experience
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation or Leader (CHRL) or Executive (CHRE) designation (or in progress)
• Must be able and willing to travel across Canada and to the U.S. as needed
• No Immigration Sponsorship available for this opportunity

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Bilingual or French language skills are an asset
• Previous HR leadership experience in an international, matrixed organization
• Influencing skills: Ability to build trust and credibility with senior stakeholders, and to persuade and inspire others to achieve common goals
• Global mindset: Ability to appreciate and leverage the diversity of the region, and to align with the global HR direction and standards
• Customer focus: Ability to understand and anticipate the needs and expectations of the internal and external customers, and to deliver value-added HR solutions
• People leadership: Ability to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, build and create a high-performance and high-engagement HR team
• Driving Results
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Always thinking how can we make it better – more efficient organization, simplifying & focusing,
• Business acumen: Ability to understand the drivers of business performance and growth, and the implications for HR
• Change management: Ability to lead courageously and manage change initiatives in a complex and dynamic environment, and to foster a culture of agility and adaptability
• Innovation: Ability to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in the HR function and the region