HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES - HR LEAD

Montréal, QC · Cross-Border Role: Canada & United States

Permanent, Full-Time · Confidential Search via PCV Group | Personnel Chez Vous

Picture a world-class orchestra. Talented musicians - every single one. HRBPs who KNOW their craft. A payroll team that delivers. A health & safety function that protects people every day.

They’re all there. They’re all great! What’s missing? The Conductor. That’s YOU.

The person who will thrive in this role is:

• A strong people leader who combines deep, operational HR expertise with genuine strategic capability
• Someone who is natural at coaching and takes real pleasure in mentoring HRBPs and developing the people around them
• Able to resolve complex employee relations matters, improve HR infrastructure - and yes, roll up their sleeves to do it - while also contributing confidently at the executive table
• Comfortable in entrepreneurial, fast-paced environments where things move quickly, and growth is constant
• Motivated by building scalable people practices that support growth, culture and long-term organizational success

The company? Well, let me tell you...

• This is a North American logistics powerhouse. They move things - truckload, bulk, warehousing & distribution, final mile, oversized - and they move them very well, across Canada and the United States.
• 200+ employees. A culture that genuinely walks the talk - community investment, sustainability, innovation. The kind of company where people don’t leave because they don’t want to. A dedicated on-site facilities team keeps the place immaculate.
• And yes - a premium continental breakfast is served every single morning, from 8 am to 9:30 am. Yes, you read that right.

The role in a nutshell

• You are THE SENIOR HR voice in this organization. You mentor your team. You build scalable people practices - not just put out fires.
• You’ll lead HRBPs, Payroll, Recruitment, and Health & Safety. You’ll have a direct report based in the United States. Your reach is truly cross-border.

What you need to succeed

• Strong business acumen with the ability to align HR initiatives to operational and financial objectives
• Hands-on leadership style: you operate both strategically and operationally, and you’re proud of both
• Strong coaching and mentorship capabilities, with a genuine passion for developing teams and future leaders
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and influencing skills
• Confident and collaborative leadership presence - you inspire trust and credibility
• High emotional intelligence, adaptability and resilience
• Strong organizational and problem-solving capabilities in fast-paced environments
• Comfortable in evolving, entrepreneurial business environments - this is your zone
• Knowledge of HR technology, reporting systems and process optimization tools
• Fully bilingual in English and French, spoken and written. And hey - it’s 2026. If AI tools help you write more precisely in either language, use them. What matters is that you can communicate, connect and lead in both.

Your 7 key responsibilities

1 — HR Leadership & Business Partnership

• Act as the senior HR representative and trusted advisor to business leaders across Canada and the US
• Partner closely with executive leadership to align people strategies with business objectives, operational needs and growth plans
• Provide strategic HR counsel on organizational design, workforce planning, talent development, succession planning and change management
• Challenge the status quo — present thoughtful perspectives, practical solutions and innovative people strategies
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and employee engagement

2 — Lead, Mentor and Develop the HR Team

• Your team consists of HR Business Partners, Payroll, Recruitment/Talent Acquisition and Health & Safety. You’ll set clear priorities, build structure and create real development opportunities.
• Your team, managers and leaders throughout the organization will rely on you to coach them on employee management, communication, performance and engagement.

3 — Talent Management & Organizational Development

• Develop and implement strategies for Talent Management, Performance Management, Learning & Development, Succession Planning, Compensation & Total Rewards, and Employee Engagement.
• Lead recruitment strategies and employer branding initiatives
• Establish scalable onboarding, recognition, feedback and career development frameworks

4 — HR Operations, Compliance & Legislation

• Develop, implement and maintain HR policies, procedures and frameworks across Canada and the US
• Oversee: Employee Relations, Labour Relations, Attendance & Performance Management, Payroll oversight, Compensation & Benefits administration
• Support year-end HR and payroll audit requirements, including reconciliations and remittances
• Ensure HR systems, reporting, and processes effectively support operational needs and organizational growth

5 — Health & Safety

• Oversee the H&S function in collaboration with operational leadership
• Promote and strengthen a proactive safety culture across transportation, warehousing and office environments
• Ensure compliance with applicable health and safety regulations and support continuous improvement

6 — Employee Experience & Culture

• Build and deploy employee engagement initiatives aligned with company values and culture
• Lead employee communication initiatives and support organizational transparency and alignment
• Implement wellness and employee support initiatives focused on physical and mental well-being
• Support diversity, inclusion and belonging initiatives that strengthen culture and employee retention

7 — Growth, Integration & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to M&A initiatives, including HR due diligence and post-acquisition integration support
• Establish HR metrics and KPI reporting to identify trends, measure effectiveness and support decision-making
• Continuously assess opportunities to improve HR processes, employee experience and ROI of people programs
• Build external partnerships with recruiters, trainers, coaches and HR service providers as needed

What is your team asking of you?

We asked them, and here's what they said:

• A motivational leader with strong leadership qualities, someone who can provide real guidance and career growth
• Someone with vision and the ability to align everyone toward the same goals, even when there are strong personalities in the room.
• Someone who knows how to manage strong personalities with confidence and grace - not by silencing them, but by uniting them. “Value-added and impact-driven, with strong organizational development skills
• They genuinely want to learn from you - so bring your wisdom and share it
• Confident decision-making ability - someone who can communicate recommendations to ownership with conviction, not hesitation
• Charismatic, interactive, helpful and nurturing - someone the team can admire and actually look forward to working with every day
• Patient. Generous with recognition. Self-aware to acknowledge areas of growth - because the best leaders don’t just see what others need to develop; they see it in themselves too.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration or related field
• CHRA/CRHA designation preferred
• Minimum 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally within logistics, transportation, warehousing or other operational environments
• Experience leading HR teams within entrepreneurial or high-growth organizations — tell me about how you’ve developed people’s abilities and harmonized and built HR departments. I cannot wait to hear your story.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian AND U.S. employment legislation and HR best practices. Both. You’ve done this.
• Demonstrated success supporting organizational growth, change management and leadership development
• Experience overseeing multiple HR disciplines: HR Business Partnership, Payroll, Recruitment, Employee & Labour Relations, Health & Safety, Compensation & Performance Management

What’s offered - the real details.

• A base salary of $150,000+ and let’s talk. This is a starting point, not a ceiling. Experience is acknowledged here.

The other important stuff

• Premiums 100% covered by employer (minus LTD)
• Extended health care @ 100% reimbursement
• Drug coverage: 80% reimbursement ($2 deductible per prescription)
• Mental health: $1,000 per calendar year
• Massage therapist, chiropractor, physiotherapist & other: $500 per year, each
• Lenses/Frames: $400 per 24 consecutive months + eye examination
• Dental coverage @ 80% reimbursement
• $2,000 per calendar year for preventative/basic care
• $2,000 per calendar year for major
• Annual paid vacation and personal days - minimum 3 weeks
• Flexible hours depending on departmental needs
• Virtual work policy: 20 remote workdays banked per year
• Company GRRSP for direct, tax-free contribution (no matching)
• Employee Assistance Program and Virtual Care - 100% external & confidential

THE FUN PERKS

• Premium continental breakfast every day, 8:00–9:30 AM - yes. Every. Single. Morning.
• All-day coffee and fresh fruits - always
• Onsite gym facility + basketball, virtual golf, ping pong, puzzle centre
• Onsite nurse - yes, you read that right too
• Free parking
• Company-led events and social initiatives throughout the year

BUT THE MOST IMPORTANT PERK OF ALL?

Three talented, eager HR team members, unicorns, truly, standing by, ready to be led, coached, directed and inspired. They are waiting for you.

A word from the person who found this opportunity - and is looking for YOU.

I'm Lora, President of PCV Group Inc. I've been an Executive Hiring Strategist for 18 years, with hundreds of successful placements across North America.

Our Client has great HR people. They now need someone to orchestrate it all.

If this is speaking to you, send me your resume. I look forward to hearing how you’ve led HR teams, developed people’s abilities, and built departments that deliver.

📧 lora@personnelchezvous.ca · 📞 514-696-6408

Confidential Search conducted by PCV Group - employer name revealed at interview stage.