Director, Human Resources

About QuadReal Property Group

QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, operating and development company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its assets under management are $85 billion. From its foundation in Canada as a full-service real estate operating company, QuadReal has expanded its capabilities to invest in equity and debt in both the public and private markets. QuadReal invests directly, via programmatic partnerships and through operating platforms in which it holds an ownership interest.

QuadReal seeks to deliver strong investment returns while creating sustainable environments that bring value to the people and communities it serves. Now and for generations to come.

QuadReal: Excellence lives here.

www.quadreal.com

Position Overview

Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Human Resources - Operations, the Human Resources Director will apply generalist experience coupled with business knowledge to provide strategic counsel and hands-on support to assigned business portfolios. A true generalist, the Director will provide guidance and direction on all HR functions, programs, and initiatives while instilling our culture and promoting a positive employee experience.

Specific Responsibilities

• Act as an ambassador for the organization’s vision and values, ensuring all employee practices are effective in reinforcing the organization’s values and vision.
• Promote an open-door policy, being visible and accessible to client groups and the HR team.
• Foster and promote a positive workplace culture focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee well-being.
• Support an effective approach to performance development with managers, providing guidance with the identification, creation, and delivery of development plans including both improvement and hi-potential opportunities as needed.
• Provide strategic human resources leadership and determine the best HR solutions, including strategies, programs, and processes to address the client group’s talent and workforce needs.
• Deliver exceptional coaching and consulting to business leaders across the organization through direction, support, and guidance on all people-related issues.
• Develop and implement company programs and initiatives that are aligned with the company’s overall business goals, collaborating closely with the wider operational management team as a business partner.
• Partner with other members of the HR team to help drive consistency across program engagement within all asset classes.
• Educate and guide managers on the comprehension and utilization of our Top-Grading model, ensuring it is applied to all recruitment, talent review, and performance management activities.
• Actively participate in the year-end performance process providing support and facilitation where needed in the talent review process within assigned business units.
• Support employee engagement programs and work with leaders to analyze and create solution-oriented action plans as needed.
• Partner with business leadership teams on orientation and onboarding activities, promoting an ‘employee for life’ experience.
• Lead employee relations investigations, providing sound recommendations and advice in compliance with all regulatory governance.
• Communicate current and evolving legal requirements to management and employees as required.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and broader HR team to address disability management including return to work and accommodation options in the workplace.
• Provide direction on all HR aspects of property acquisition and divestment activities, leading direction for on-site support to business unit teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve policies, processes, and procedures cross-functionally as part of the HR team.
• Lead a small team of direct reports to ensure the implementation of consistent human resource strategic initiatives and business support across the function.
• Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies/Attributes

• Ability to perform as a trusted advisor, to lead and be an effective team player with an understanding of how to build partnerships at all levels.
• Knowledge of HR best practices and regulations, including the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Legislation, and other governing bodies.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and problem-solving skills in resolving HR matters.
• Exceptional understanding of organizational design and efficiencies in team structures.
• Ability to develop and implement HR initiatives while balancing the day-to-day tactical HR needs.
• Analytical thinking of HR function to support development of metrics and measures to evaluate programs.
• Bias for action but shows tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
• Exhibits high level of customer focus and service orientation.
• Proven ability to work with and support a diverse employee population nationally.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team player, and willing to support other team members.
• Ability to prioritize workload; multi-task under pressure as well as manage very detailed level project work.
• Willingness to adapt and learn within a dynamic environment that is ever-changing.
• Business and employee centric.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with client groups.
• Exhibit a willingness to provide hands-on tactical approach to both HR and Business Unit initiatives/activities.

Education

• Degree in Business, Human Resources, or another relevant field.
• CHRP designation considered an asset.
• Good understanding of MS Office tools (Outlook, Excel, etc.).
• Experience with Workday, or other HR information systems is advantageous.

Experience

• 10+ years progressive experience in HR with at least 5 years in a management or senior leadership role.
• Proven ability to support a workforce across multiple provinces/locations in Canada; global experience is an asset.

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