Director, Human Resources

Vast auto Distribution • Montreal, QC

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About The Position

As a Human Resources Director, you will use teamwork and collaboration to summarize what the person will do in the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience in the retail industry.
• Strong expertise across core HR disciplines (talent, compensation, labor relations, HR operations, etc.).
• Fluency in both English and French, due to the support of Canada nationally, along with daily contact with United States team members.
• Experience in labor relations.
• Proven ability to influence executive leadership and drive organizational change.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and in HRIS.
• Travel required.

Nice To Haves

• HR certification (e.g., CHRP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR).
• Experience supporting high-growth or multi-region organizations in the retail business.
• Advanced experience with HR analytics and workforce planning tools.
• Experience working at an international level.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the HR team by directing multiple managers across core HR disciplines.
• This role is responsible for developing and executing HR strategies, policies, and programs that enhance organizational performance, enable business growth, and align with O’Reilly Auto Parts’ culture and long-term objectives.
• Lead and execute the Human Resources strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, culture, and values.
• Provide strategic guidance to the company’s executive team on all human capital matters.
• Serve as the HR business partner to the President – Canada.
• Translate global HR strategies into locally relevant practices while ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and regional requirements.
• Direct and oversee core HR functions, including talent, organizational development, compensation, payroll, HR business partnerships, labor/team member relations and compliance.
• Develop and implement HR policies, programs, and frameworks to drive operational efficiency, consistency, and regulatory adherence.
• Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational design to support growth and evolving business needs.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the HR team while overseeing performance management and talent strategies, including leadership development, engagement, retention, and recognition of high-performing team members.
• Act as a strategic advisor to leadership on change management, organizational effectiveness, and culture transformation initiatives.
• Lead the optimization and adoption of HR technology and systems to enhance team member experience, data integrity, and operational efficiency.
• Establish and leverage HR analytics, metrics, and KPIs to drive data-informed decisions and measure business impact.
• Manage labor relations, including oversight of collective bargaining agreements.
• Monitor and interpret local labor laws and regulatory changes, proactively advising leadership on business impacts and ensuring organizational readiness.
• Oversee budget planning ensuring alignment with business and financial objectives.
• Serve as a key partner across the organization to drive cohesive, enterprise-aligned solutions that support business and regional priorities.
• Act as guardian of O’Reilly Auto Parts’ culture.

Benefits

• Grow and succeed in a value-driven workplace that supports your professional development, all within the stability of a Fortune 300 organization.
• Exposure to best practices and tools across a large North American organization, opening doors to diverse career pathways.
• Career growth opportunities through our Promote from Within philosophy.
• Competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance, RRSP, and additional employee benefits.
• Commitment to inclusion: We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value different perspectives and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
• Commitment to our customers and team members: We are enthusiastic, hardworking professionals dedicated to teamwork, safety and wellness, and delivering excellent customer service. We lead with respect, honesty, and a win-win attitude while maintaining strong expense discipline.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director