Manager, Human Resources Programs
Who you are
You are a strategic and results-driven HR professional with a passion for designing and delivering impactful and programs that go beyond excellence. Always looking beyond the status quo, you bring innovative solutions that enhance HR practices and drive meaningful change across our organization and network of over 550 locations. With a strong ability to manage projects from concept to execution, you optimize processes, ensure compliance, and create brilliant experiences that elevate the employee journey and experience.
You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, consistently striving beyond excellence in everything you do. Taking ownership of your work, you bring best practices and forward-thinking approaches to every initiative. You understand that success is driven by strong partnerships, fostering relationships and collaborating across teams to achieve meaningful results.
This position is based out of Dentalcorp's Toronto Support Centre located at 181 Bay St. Mondays to Thursdays and Fridays are work from home. Reporting to the Senior Director, People, you will lead the development and execution of HR programs and strategies that align with business objectives while enhancing the employee experience. Through program management, change leadership, and policy development, you will drive initiatives that support the organization’s growth and success.
Key Responsibilities:
HR Program Management: Develop, implement, and oversee HR programs that enhance efficiency and the employee experience, continuously refining processes to meet evolving business needs.
Change Management & Communications: Design and execute change management strategies that ensure smooth adoption of HR initiatives, fostering a culture of adaptability and engagement.
Policy Development & Compliance: Lead policy updates to align with employment legislation and industry best practices, ensuring fairness, clarity, and consistency across the organization.
Occupational Health & Safety Leadership: Oversee the national Occupational Health & Safety strategy, ensuring compliance while fostering a culture of well-being, accountability, and shared responsibility.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage HR data and insights to drive strategic improvements, ensuring continuous learning and refinement in how HR programs are developed and delivered.
Process Optimization: Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance HR processes, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and an exceptional experience for employees and leaders.
Employee Communications: Collaborate with HR and Internal Communications teams to create clear, engaging messaging for employees.
Performance & Talent Management: Oversee and improve programs such as Performance Management, Investigations, Health and Safety, and On/Offboarding.
HR Project Management: Lead multiple HR projects from planning through execution, engaging stakeholders and ensuring initiatives are delivered with precision and impact.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a key liaison between Operations, HR Business Partners, People Services, and Centres of Excellence.
Stakeholder Engagement & Presentation Delivery: Present ideas and recommendations clearly and strategically, ensuring alignment and effective implementation of HR initiatives.
Training Development and Delivery: Design, update, and maintain a comprehensive repository of training materials to support the continuous upskilling of stakeholders, ensuring content aligns with evolving needs and priorities.
What we're looking for
HR Expertise: 5+ years of experience in a generalist or HR Business Partner capacity (ideally in a multi-unit environment), with a deep understanding of HR processes, programs, and policies including performance management, investigations, On/Offboarding, compliance, and HR operations.
Employment Standards & Human Rights Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Employment Standards Act (ESA) and Human Rights legislation to ensure compliance.
Project Management Experience: Proven ability to lead HR projects from concept to execution.
Process Improvement Mindset: Experience in evaluating and optimizing HR processes.
Data-Driven Approach: Ability to use HR data and analytics to drive strategic initiatives.
HR Technology Proficiency: Experience with Human Capital Management (HCM) systems (Workday preferred) or other HR technology.
Collaboration & Influence: Strong ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and navigate complexity.
Presentation & Communication Skills: Ability to deliver strategic and engaging presentations to align stakeholders.
Adaptability & Problem-Solving: Comfortable with ambiguity and skilled in applying sound judgment.
Proactive & Supportive: A hands-on team player who contributes to building impactful HR initiatives.
Attention to Detail: Committed to excellence and delivering high-quality work.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead HR programs that shape the employee experience and support business success. If you're a proactive HR leader ready to drive meaningful change and collaborate to deliver exceptional results, we'd love to hear from you!
About Dentalcorp
Dentalcorp is Canada’s largest and fastest growing network of dental practices, committed to advancing the overall well-being of Canadians by delivering the best clinical outcomes and unforgettable experiences. Dentalcorp acquires leading dental practices, uniting its network in a common goal: to be Canada’s most trusted healthcare network. Leveraging its industry-leading technology, know-how and scale, Dentalcorp offers professionals the unique opportunity to retain their clinical autonomy while unlocking their potential for future growth.
Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. At Dentalcorp, we recognize that inclusivity and diversity strengthen our culture and make us better. We are committed to ensuring that the talent we hire is reflective of the diverse communities and patients we serve. To ensure equal opportunity for all candidates, we strongly encourage applicants requiring an accommodation to let their recruiter know during the recruitment/selection process. We appreciate all applicants for taking the time to apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.