Sr. Director, HR Shared Services

Position Title: Sr. Director, HR Shared Services

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Florenceville GTC

Grade: Grade 07

Requisition ID: 35654

JOB PURPOSE:

As the leader of the Employee Experience Centre (EEC), oversee the Company’s global HR Shared Services team. With three dedicated hubs across the globe, McCain’s EEC delivers the operational HR activities covering the employee lifecycle. This role is an integral member of the HR Leadership Team (HRLT), reporting to the VP, Global Rewards.

The role is a key enabler of McCain’s leadership culture — fostering continuous improvement, empowering people, simplifying processes, and thinking ahead to scale the shared services function globally.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the identification, hiring, and training of EEC team members
• Execute on the HR Operating Model vision, strengthening the EEC, by working with process owners and service providers to deliver optimal service solutions
• Drive a continuous service improvement mindset by partnering with the Centers of Expertise (COEs), HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and Global Technology to proactively explore opportunities to optimize and technology enable key processes
• Liaise with stakeholders in HR and Technology to understand business/functional requirements, and to collaborate with external vendor partners to implement, upgrade, and maintain technology solutions
• Monitor and refine Service Level Agreements (SLAs), analytics, and reporting, to assess the performance of the Employee Experience Center
• Execute on the people analytics vision and roadmap
• Provide data driven insights and make recommendations to Senior Management and other internal stakeholders
• Support HR projects and key initiatives including supporting the delivery and change management of new HR programs
• Lead and manage the EEC, by developing and coaching team members, ensuring that team is trained and knowledgeable and by cultivating a winning culture
• Coach and empower the team to grow their capabilities, act with ownership, and challenge the status quo in a psychologically safe and inclusive environment
• Manage and maintain an annual departmental budget

KEY QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCES:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in an HR Shared Services environment, with demonstrated expertise in managing the full employee lifecycle through technology-enabled processes. This includes, but is not limited to, onboarding, workforce administration, global mobility, total rewards, performance management, reporting & analytics, and offboarding. Experience should encompass both strategic oversight and hands-on management of daily HR operations
• Global experience is a must have
• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or another related field
• Proven track record of developing and successfully implementing HR strategies that enhance operational efficiency and employee experience
• Solid understanding and experience using HR technologies such as SAP, SuccessFactors, ServiceNow, and UKG Dimensions, with the ability to leverage data and consumer insights to drive mutual success
• Experience with Payroll systems is considered an asset
• Ability to develop strong relationships with stakeholders across HR and the business, and the skill to collaborate with and motivate others
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a focus on creating a safe space for healthy debate and then committing to a decision together

OTHER INFORMATION

• Key internal relationships: CHRO, HRLT, VP Global Rewards, HR Business Partners, COEs, Global Technology, Payroll
• Travel: as needed
• Job is primarily performed in a standard office environment

SUCCESS MEASURES & LEADERSHIP PRACTICES

The successful candidate will:

• Leverage data and people insights to improve service delivery and proactively anticipate business needs
• Act like an owner, taking accountability and working across boundaries to deliver outcomes
• Empower people through coaching, creating space for growth, autonomy, and recognition
• Relentlessly prioritize, simplifying and focusing the team’s efforts on high-impact initiatives
• Think big and plan ahead, setting bold goals for McCain’s shared services model and operational excellence
• Foster trust and inclusion, listening first and creating a culture where people feel safe to contribute and challenge
• Simplify and improve, embracing a mindset of continuous learning and operational excellence

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Compensation Package: $165,000.00 - $220,000.00 CAD annually + bonus eligibility + Long Term Incentive eligibility

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and other organizational needs.

Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit details available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Job Family: Human Resources
Division: Global Human Resources
Department: ​Employee Experience Centre ​
Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol

Company: McCain Foods (Canada)