HR Director

Director of Human Resources, Corporate Functions Remote Position: Hybrid – Region: Americas, Country: Canada, State/Province: Ontario, City: Toronto. Reports to Vice President, Human Resources. Team: No direct reports, supporting 400+ employees located in Toronto, Canada, U.S., Mexico, Europe, and Asia. Corporate Functions: Finance, Strategy, Legal/Sustainability, HR, and Communications.

Summary The Director of Human Resources, Corporate Functions is responsible for supporting the corporate functional leaders and approximately 300+ employees on all aspects of human resources.

Responsibilities

Works closely with the VP HR and corporate client groups to deliver on HR strategies pertaining to organizational design and effectiveness, business transformation, capabilities, and development of specific leaders and employees.

Diagnoses issues and identifies HR implications of business strategy, partnering with COEs for program design and working closely with business leaders to execute the strategy.

Responsible for executing all aspects of the talent lifecycle and proactively identifying and analyzing talent issues before they impact the business.

Plays a key role in developing the next generation of leaders through unique and innovative approaches with a focus on diversity, including supporting succession planning and the talent review process.

Supports organization design.

Provides change management support related to business transformation and reorganization as well as any HR initiatives, annual programs, and policies that impact their areas of responsibility and the broader organization.

Works with HR COEs by providing business input into the development and execution of HR programs and practices including compensation and incentive programs.

Partners with corporate business leaders to build and lead an integrated plan that captures HR requirements necessary for business success in support of business transformation.

Provides leadership to business leaders in developing, implementing, and following up on action plans to address employee engagement issues.

Supports diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Requires 10% travel.

First Year Deliverables

Build credibility by understanding all aspects of a complex, multi‑faceted business.

Work closely with Business VPs and Directors to establish strong relationships and earn a seat at the table as a contributing partner.

Understand the talent review process and build succession plans for corporate groups while focusing on the HR team and their requirements.

After onboarding, work and make decisions independently.

Supports performance management, talent & succession review, YE compensation review process, and recruitment initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

University degree and 7‑10 years of experience as an HR generalist or an equivalent combination across all HR facets, including Change Management, Transformation, Organization Design, and Talent Management. CHRP or CHRL and a graduate degree in Business or Industrial Relations is an asset.

Broad understanding of all HR disciplines and best‑in‑class HR programs and practices including Compensation & Benefits, Talent Review & Succession, Performance Management, and Recruitment. Labour relations and union experience would be a distinct asset.

Previous experience leading HR in corporate areas, and experience in a manufacturing or advanced technology environment would be a distinct asset.

Strong business acumen with deep understanding of internal operations and the external business environment.

Ability to partner with management to understand needs and develop solutions.

Ability to leverage data and insights to develop people strategies and programs to drive business performance.

Excellent facilitation skills; ability to work closely with business unit leaders and act as a strong business partner to VPs and Directors.

Superior verbal and written communication skills and comfort interacting with senior management.

In‑depth analytical, problem‑solving and project‑management skills.

Resourceful with ability to quickly develop insights on the global organization and leaders.

Strong impact and influencing skills combined with gravitas.

Ability to pivot in the moment and effectively challenge with a different point of view.

Exudes confidence under pressure and works outside prescribed boundaries.

Organizational design skills and experience.

Change‑management skills and experience would be a definite asset.

Superior collaborative working abilities and experience.

Demonstrated ability to execute quickly, effectively and consistently.

Experience with diversity and inclusion programs an asset.

Physical Demands

Duties generally performed in good working conditions. Occasional exposure to elements such as noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, etc.

Extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or detailed data.

Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a mouse, calculator) frequently required.

Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

Seven to ten years of relevant experience.

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Educational requirements may vary by geography.

Salary & Benefits Salary Range: $123,000–$178,000 CAD/year. The stated range includes base salary and target Short‑Term Incentive (STI) compensation only. A comprehensive benefits package is offered in addition to this range.

Notes This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Inclusive Environment At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need them throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

Company Overview Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer‑centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform, and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full‑scale production and after‑market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next‑generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

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