Human Resources Director

ATS Company: ATS Corporation
Requisition ID: 15249
Location: Montreal, Quebec, CA, H2Y 2H7
Date: Jul 17, 2025
Human Resources Director
ATS Corporation | Overview

ATS Corporation is an industry-leading automation solutions and technology provider to many of the world's most successful companies. Using extensive knowledge and global capabilities in custom and repeat automation, automation products and value-added solutions including pre-automation and after-sales services, ATS businesses address the sophisticated manufacturing automation and service needs of multinational customers in markets such as life sciences, transportation, food beverage, consumer products, and energy. With a dynamic culture that is bolstered by driven employees and the ATS Business Model (ABM), ATS companies are united by a shared purpose of creating solutions that positively impact lives around the world. Founded in 1978, ATS employs over 7,000 people at more than 65 manufacturing facilities and over 85 offices in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia and Oceania. The Company's common shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the NYSE under the symbol ‘ATS’.

Paxiom Group | Overview

Paxiom Group is a leading provider of primary, secondary, and end-of-line packaging machines with more than 30 years of industry expertise as part of the ATS group of companies.

Operating from five global facilities, with a passionate and focused staff of professionals, we also have a strong national service presence, the ability to provide systems integration, and an installed base that includes more than 7,000 machines across the world.

Paxiom Group offers a wide range of primary and secondary packaging technologies, servicing industries that range from food, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, industrial, and cannabis. Paxiom’s Sale and Service operation is located in Las Vegas, NV, with its primary manufacturing sites in Montreal (WeighPack Systems); Miami, FL (EndFlex); and Shanghai, China (Kang-Di), Philadelphia, PA (NCC).

Packaging solutions include Vertical and Horizontal Form Fill Seal, Pre-made pouch bagging, flow wrapping, cartoning, and bag-in-box solutions. Their filling technology includes auger powder filling, weigh filling for solids, multi-point depositors, and pre-roll automation for cannabis. Additionally, they offer a number of integrated and robotic solutions for customers in the packaging space.


SUMMARY

The Human Resource Director oversees the overall strategic direction, planning, coordination, administration and evaluation of the human resources function at Paxiom Group, which has approximately 300 team members. The director is responsible for developing and ensuring effective implementation of plans, systems, policies and processes for workforce planning, talent acquisition, talent management and development, employee engagement, legal compliance and recordkeeping, employee relations, total rewards (compensation and benefits), and payroll. This position requires a true strategic business partner who is collaborative and capable of building consensus and commitment toward shared outcomes.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Partner with the leadership team to formulate, develop, implement and evaluate a HR and Talent Management Strategy to achieve the organization’s vision, mission and goals, and to create value for its stakeholders. Regularly engage in direct communication with the leadership team on key human resources matters.
Oversee organizational design and recruitment efforts to ensure that the organization is effectively and efficiently sourcing and selecting the right candidates.
Develop and drive talent management strategies to ensure effective staffing alignment with the needs of the business. Create programs to attract talent, identify critical talent needs, develop core competencies and corresponding development opportunities, and engage leadership in succession planning.
Identify ways to increase employee retention and productivity, including strategies to enhance employee engagement, leadership and staff development, regular feedback and coaching, career pathing, and promoting a coherent organizational culture that positions Paxiom Group as an “employer of choice.”
Lead the effective and efficient administration of the performance management process, making sure that the organization’s managers are equipped to engage in constructive and ongoing feedback and coaching, collaborate effectively when co-managing staff, and encourage staff to actively participate in identifying and addressing performance gaps.
Mitigate legal risk to the organization through proactive training and education, clear systems and processes for managing conflicts with and between employees, handling and investigating complaints of harassment/discrimination and other unjust practice allegations.
Maintain current knowledge and application of all relevant laws and regulations at the local, state and national level relating to employment and ensure organizational compliance. This includes educating and advising managers and senior leaders on HR-related legal and regulatory matters and ensuring HR programs, practices, and policies are aligned. Ensure that employee files and records are properly and securely maintained.
Design and implement a competitive compensation system and benefit package to attract and retain Human Resources Director Job Description staff in partnership with PFT Group HR and ATS Total Rewards Team. Partner with leadership to develop a Total Rewards/Pay
philosophy, regularly review compensation and benefits market data, monitor pay practices and proactively address issues.

Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, LICENSURE, AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent years of experience in Human Resources or related field, with a master’s degree preferred.
A minimum of 7 years of HR generalist experience partnering directly with senior leadership to develop, align and implement HR and organizational development strategies
Bi-lingual in English French-Canadian preferred
Experience supervising and developing staff and coaching senior leaders
Experience implementing strategies and systems for talent management, compensation and benefits, and HR technology
Strong business acumen and leadership abilities
Working knowledge of employment laws and other compliance issues
Ability to listen and probe to understand underlying needs and/or root cause of an issue
Ability to provide thoughtful, progressive and strategic guidance
Expertise in analysis, critical decision making, project management, and process improvement on schedule.
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills, including proficiency in developing and delivering presentations
Demonstrated ability to anticipate and solve practical problems
Ability to identify, influence, and collaborate with key stakeholders to achieved desired organizational outcomes
Outstanding judgement, sensitivity and high discretion
Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR system applications
Must be able to travel to satellite office locations as needed- approximately 30% travel Read more