Human Resources Director

Perseus Group, Constellation Software

. Lead the Human Resources function for the Pegasus Portfolio across five business units and 200–500 employees .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeMarkham • CanadaLead💰 CA$126,000 - CA$154,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Human Resources management, including HR due diligence, integration, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Proven ability to provide strategic HR insights, manage employee relations, and lead workforce planning initiatives.

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HR Due Diligence and IntegrationEmployee Relations ManagementUS and Canadian Employment LawWorkday ProficiencyTalent Acquisition and Retention

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Hard Skills

Human Resources ManagementLabor and Employee RelationsConflict ResolutionCompensation and BenefitsOrganizational DevelopmentHR Policy DevelopmentCompliance ManagementData Integrity and ReportingWorkforce PlanningInternational Employment Management

Soft Skills

Trust BuildingCollaborationCoachingCommunicationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeHR Information SystemsADPWorkday

Industry Keywords

HR Industry TrendsEmployee Lifecycle ProcessesCross-Border EmploymentRemote Work ManagementAcquisition Integration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Human Resources function for the Pegasus Portfolio across five business units and 200–500 employees
Serve as trusted advisor to the Portfolio President and business-unit management teams
Track HR industry trends and translate them into recommendations
Participate in leadership meetings and contribute HR insight to business decisions
Provide HR reporting and workforce insights; develop recurring metrics
Partner on workforce planning, succession, retention, organizational changes, and leadership decisions
Lead HR due diligence and integration for acquisition targets, including employment liabilities, compensation, benefits, contracts, works councils/unions, talent, and severance exposure
Own post-close integration planning and execution, including Day-1 readiness, policy and benefits harmonization, payroll and HRIS integration, and employee communications
Track integration milestones, risks, dependencies, decisions, and owners, and report progress
Lead the HR workstream from diligence through signing, close, Day 1, stabilization, and ongoing integration
Coordinate talent acquisition, requisition workflows, screening, offers, and hiring-manager support
Own employee lifecycle processes, including hiring, onboarding, changes, leaves, accommodations, transfers, promotions, relocations, records, and offboarding
Lead compensation, bonus, performance-review, benefits, and employee-support cycles
Manage employee relations matters, investigations, accommodations, disciplinary actions, and sensitive concerns across jurisdictions
Coach managers on employee relations and engage outside counsel when needed
Lead HR planning for restructurings, reductions in force, closures, entity changes, and separations
Manage cross-border employment matters, immigration, work authorization, international transfers, remote-work locations, and local requirements
Develop and administer HR policies across countries of operation
Own HRIS data integrity and reporting; coordinate Workday transactions, workflows, audits, troubleshooting, and user support
Ensure employment and labor-law compliance in each country of operation
Maintain HR controls, records, confidentiality, retention, policy compliance, and audits
Use AI and technology to improve HR research, drafting, process design, documentation, and productivity
Work as an individual contributor with no direct reports and collaborate with Legal, Payroll, Benefits, HRIS, Finance, IT, advisors, and external partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent experience
10+ years of progressive Human Resources management experience
Experience in labor and employee relations, conflict resolution, investigations, compensation and benefits, and organizational development
Hands-on experience in HR due diligence and integration for at least one international acquisition
Strong working knowledge of current US and Canadian employment law
Ability to manage compliance in other countries by partnering with local counsel, EOR providers, or Corporate resources
Proven ability to build trust and credibility at every level
Experience operating within a lean, decentralized HR model
Experience managing remote and international employees
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR information systems such as ADP and Workday
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10%
Experience recruiting and retaining high-performing employees
Additional languages relevant to the Portfolio's countries of operation are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base salary range of CAD$126,000.00–CAD$154,000.00 per year
Reasonable accommodation available for applicants with disabilities
Equal opportunity and inclusive work environment