Description

The Opportunity:

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior HR Manager, Eastern Canada to lead and strengthen HR operations across a large, multi-unit healthcare platform. This is a hands-on leadership role that blends strategic partnership with practical execution, supporting a highly distributed workforce while driving consistency, engagement, and performance.

This role supports 230 practices and 3,500+ employees across Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada, partners closely with two Regional Vice Presidents, and leads a team of four HR professionals. The position can be based anywhere in Ontario or Quebec and plays a critical role in scaling people practices within a growing healthcare organization.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of 4 HR professionals supporting Eastern Canada
  • Act as a trusted HR business partner to 2 Regional VPs and senior operational leaders
  • Oversee HR delivery across a large, multi-site employee population spanning 230 practices
  • Provide leadership across core HR functions including employee relations, performance management, talent development, and workforce planning
  • Drive consistent application of HR policies, programs, and best practices across regions
  • Support leaders through change management, organizational growth, and operational transformation initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with provincial employment legislation across Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada
  • Navigate both unionized and non-union environments, as applicable
  • Partner with national HR leadership on enterprise-wide initiatives while tailoring solutions to regional needs
  • Use data and insights to inform workforce decisions and improve employee experience

What You’ll Need To Be Successful:

  • 5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally within multi-site, healthcare, retail, or other distributed environments
  • Must be Bilingual (English / French)
  • Proven experience leading and developing HR teams
  • Strong track record partnering with senior operational leaders in complex organizations
  • Experience supporting large employee populations (1,000+ employees preferred)
  • Solid working knowledge of Ontario and Quebec employment legislation (bilingual French/English is a strong asset)
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
  • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, growth-oriented, and change-driven environments
  • Willingness to travel occasionally across Eastern Canada