Director of Human Resources

Job description

🎯 Job Description

The Director of Human Resources provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all human resources functions at the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke. Working closely with senior leadership and the Council of Chiefs, this role develops and implements people strategies aligned with organizational goals, fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture while ensuring legislative compliance and organizational effectiveness.

✅ Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive human resources strategy aligned with organizational objectives

• Act as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leadership and the Council of Chiefs on people, culture, and change management

• Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational design initiatives

• Oversee HR policies, employee relations, investigations, and disciplinary processes

• Ensure compliance with employment standards, labour legislation, occupational health and safety, privacy, and human rights laws

• Direct recruitment, onboarding, engagement, retention, and offboarding strategies

• Lead performance management frameworks, leadership development, and training initiatives

• Oversee compensation structures, benefits programs, and retirement or pension plans

• Manage HR information systems (HRIS) and HR data to support decision-making

• Oversee payroll administration in collaboration with the Finance department

• Promote and support workplace health, safety, and wellness programs

• Manage the HR unit’s operations, budget, and staff

• Act as a neutral mediator for employee concerns and complaints

• Monitor emerging HR trends and proactively adapt HR strategies

• Collaborate with Legal Services on HR-related matters as required

💰 Salary

$97,822.40 to $110,510.40 per year
(40 hours per week)
Indeterminate, full-time position with a 12-month probation period

Required experience and qualifications

⭐ Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field

• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, including senior leadership responsibilities

• Demonstrated experience in strategic HR planning

Assets:

• Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or Organizational Development

• Professional HR designation (CHRP, CHRL, CHRE, or equivalent)

• Strong knowledge of employment and labour legislation

• Proven leadership, coaching, and people management skills

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities

• High ethical standards, professionalism, and discretion

• Cultural awareness and commitment to inclusive practices

• Ability to communicate in Kanien’kéha and/or French (asset)

• Willingness to learn the Kanien’kéha language

📩 How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit a Letter of Intent and Resume (PDF format only) by email to:

📧 applications@mck.ca
Attention: MCK Human Resources

• Incomplete applications may not be considered

• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

• Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates

Job posting period

Until 2026-02-20 at 16:00