Position Overview At Garibaldi Glass we believe people are at the heart of what we do. As our Director of People and Culture you will play a pivotal role in our organization by cultivating an environment where employees thrive leaders grow and teams excel. This position spans a broad scope of responsibilities from driving strategic people initiatives and leading HR and Safety teams to implementing training programs and refining recruitment and retention strategies.
You will work closely with leadership and employees to champion initiatives that enhance engagement strengthen workplace relationships and foster both personal and professional growth. With a handson approach to health and safety talent acquisition and HR systems you will ensure Garibaldi remains a safe inclusive and inspiring place to work.If you are passionate about creating meaningful employee experiences driving organizational excellence and leading with integrity this is the role for you. Together we will shape the future of Garibaldi while empowering our people to achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities People & Culture Leadership
Foster and promote The Garibaldi Way by driving a culture of teamwork accountability across all teams and continuous improvement.
Serve as HR contact for all employees; proactively engage employees to improve working relationships build morale and increase productivity and retention; communicate openly and frequently keeping staff informed on benefit resources organizational events and other pertinent information.
Develop and implement people strategies that aim to reduce turnover improve engagement and increase retention over time.
Build manage develop and lead the HR and Safety teams to exceed goals fostering a collaborative and resultsdriven environment.
Partner with leadership to identify and address organizational needs aligning people strategies with business objectives; create a roadmap for implementation.
Develop policies that enhance the employee experience shaping a culture of growth and inclusion using HR best practices.
Recruitment Onboarding & Retention
Manage and mentor the HR team members to refine and execute equitable recruitment strategies ensuring innovative sourcing and seamless hiring processes that attract toptier talent for both office and production roles.
Implement and coach managers on the interview methodology to ensure an effective hiring process.
Ensure a seamless onboarding experience that equips new hires for success and fosters longterm retention.
Collaborate with teams to establish and promote datadriven retention initiatives aiming to increase engagement yearoveryear.
Train managers in effective performance reviews and career development discussions to drive individual and team success.
Conduct exit interviews to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
Education Training & Growth
Design and deliver impactful training programs partnering with departments to create tailored opportunities that support leadership development and rolespecific growth.
Assess the effectiveness of training initiatives using feedback and participation metrics refining programs as needed.
Promote internal career pathways and succession planning to support longterm growth and leadership continuity.
Introduce external education opportunities to provide employees with cuttingedge industry knowledge.
Health & Safety
Ensure that HR practices comply with labor laws and regulations. Manage HRrelated risks and legal matters to protect the organization.
Lead safety initiatives to ensure COR audit readiness address gaps in standards and foster a proactive safety culture in collaboration with the Safety team and Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee.
Manage relationships with WorkSafeBC and benefits providers ensuring effective claims and recovery programs while promoting a comprehensive benefits approach that includes other components of the total compensation package.
Develop initiatives that promote physical and mental wellbeing enhancing overall employee satisfaction and productivity.
HR Tools & Systems
Monitor HR metrics and use datadriven insights to recommend improvements to processes and programs.
Ensure all HRrelated documents are accurately maintained processed in a timely manner securely stored and readily accessible to authorized personnel to support efficient operations and compliance.
Oversee the full implementation and utilization of the Learning Management System by maintaining training matrices and records updating documentation mapping training plans and recommending initiatives to enhance employee development
Coordinate and support the performance appraisal process ensuring consistency fairness and alignment with organizational goals by assisting managers and employees tracking completion and facilitating actionable feedback loops.
Leverage and stay updated on HR technology trends to recommend solutions aligned with business needs.
Qualifications Education Experience Training
Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field. A professional HR certification such as CPHR is an asset.
Seven or more years of progressive HR experience including exposure to employee relations talent management performance management and benefits administration or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
At least two years of demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in managing HR personnel or teams.
Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations with the ability to ensure compliance and advise on legal matters.
Proven expertise in organizational development employee relations and recruitment strategies.
What You Bring Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
A forwardthinking relationshipfocused mindset with a proven ability to inspire and engage teams.
Comprehensive understanding of BC employment laws and a strong foundation in HR best practices.
Exceptional communication and problemsolving skills capable of navigating diverse workstyles and perspectives.
Strategic vision paired with the ability to implement initiatives that drive measurable results over time.
Experience implementing tools like the STAR interview method and leveraging HR software for optimized processes.
Proven success in HR leadership roles with experience in building highperforming cohesive teams.
Commitment to confidentiality organization and professionalism in all aspects of work.
Proficient skills in Office 365. Working knowledge and experience with platforms such as ADP LinkedIn Indeed Predictive Index LMS and others.
Experience working in manufacturing production or distribution environment is considered an asset.
Quantitative Dimensions
Oversee HR Team Safety Coordinator and support of 250 employees across the organization.
Compensation
Ranges from $110000 to $130000 annually depending on experience.
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