Since 1996, HR Associates has been a trusted partner to public and broader public sector organizations across Ontario. We specialize in placing interim professionals and administrative resources within the public, broader public, and not-for-profit sectors. Our consultants bring deep domain experience, a rigorous selection approach, and a strong commitment to client confidentiality.

Fractional Director, People & Culture

Our client in the public sector is seeking an experienced Fractional Director, People & Culture for an interim leadership assignment.

This senior-level role will provide strategic and hands-on HR leadership with a strong focus on labour relations, collective agreement administration, and supporting leaders within a highly unionized public sector environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight across People & Culture functions
• Lead complex labour relations matters including grievances, investigations, discipline, accommodations, and conflict resolution
• Support interpretation and administration of large public sector collective bargaining agreements
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, employee relations, and organizational change
• Ensure compliance with Ontario labour legislation and public sector HR best practices

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR and labour relations leadership experience
• Strong public or broader public sector experience within unionized environments
• Direct experience supporting collective agreements, grievance processes, and labour strategy
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and advisory skills
• CHRL/CHRE designation considered an asset
• Flexible to work onsite or hybrid as required

Value of Interim Opportunities

• Lead meaningful, high-impact work within respected organizations
• Apply your expertise in strategic and operational HR leadership
• Flexible interim and fractional consulting opportunities

How to Apply: If you feel you have the right combination of skills and experience, please submit your resume. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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