Director, Human Resources

Fengate Asset Management (Fengate) is a leading alternative investment manager focused on infrastructure, private equity, and real estate strategies. Founded in 1974 in Hamilton, Ontario, and currently with offices in Ontario and Texas and 230+ team members across North America, Fengate has built success and a trusted reputation with investors and industry partners. The firm currently manages over C$8+ billion in capital commitments in support of more than C$35+ billion in gross asset value, on behalf of over 50+ institutional investors across North America, Europe, and Asia. The firm believes that acting responsibly to its stakeholders and communities is fundamental. Fengate is a signatory of both the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) Diversity in Action initiative and the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment, integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into all stages of the firm’s investment process. In 2021, Fengate established its ESG Committee and its EBID (Equity, Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity) Think Tank, consisting of leaders and employees of all backgrounds and levels throughout our firm, to advance and govern our ESG and EBID objectives. Fengate has achieved Platinum Club member status as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, retaining this designation since 2007, and has been certified as a Great Place to Work®. Over the past year, Fengate was named one of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ and as a Best Workplace™ for Financial Services & Insurance, Inclusion, Women, Today’s Youth, Professional Development, and Ontario, and as one of Best Workplaces™ with Most Trusted Executive Teams. The firm has also been recognized with Waterstone Human Capital’s 2022 Most Admired Corporate Cultures™ award. This program recognizes best-in-class organizations for having cultures that have helped them enhance performance and sustain a competitive advantage. Only 50 organizations are awarded this prestigious corporate culture award each year. AREAS OF BUSINESS 1. Real Estate Since 1974, and with 20 years of experience managing institutional capital, Fengate Real Estate has been developing and managing real estate assets across commercial and residential asset classes and the risk-return spectrum. To-date, Fengate Real Estate has completed over 100 property and investment transactions, which total more than C$15 billion of competed value, including a pipeline of over 25,000 residential homes and 5 million square feet of industrial space. 2. Infrastructure In 2006, Fengate established its first infrastructure fund with a mandate to invest in infrastructure assets in Canada. Today, Fengate is one of North America’s most active infrastructure investors and developers, with a project portfolio of more than 45 assets valued at over $20 billion. The firm focuses on mid-market greenfield and brownfield infrastructure assets in the transportation, social, energy transition and digital sectors across Canada and the United States. 3. Private Equity In 2017, Fengate launched its private equity platform to partner with entrepreneurs looking to accelerate the evolution of their businesses. To date, Fengate Private Equity has made eight platform and 20 add-on investments within the business services, consumer products and services, and healthcare sectors in Canada and the United States. POSITION & SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE PROFILE OPPORTUNITY As part of its continued growth, the Fengate Human Resource team is seeking an experienced Director level HR professional who will provide strategic advice and proactive support to senior leadership across all areas of Human Resources. This individual will report to the Chief Human Resource Officer who oversees all the Corporate Service departments. This individual will also act as the HR Business Partner for the Corporate Services departments (Legal, Internal Operations, PMO, Marketing, Investor Relations, HR, and IT). KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Partner: Provide strategic advice and proactive support to senior leadership in all areas of Human Resources including talent acquisition, talent management, total rewards, and employee relations. Act as the HR Business Partner for the Corporate Services departments (Legal, Internal Operations, PMO, Marketing, Investor Relations, HR, and IT. Employee Culture: Drive an evidence-based approach to employee experience to define and build operational metrics that yield the insights necessary to drive organizational transformation and measure the impact of employee experience programs. Create best in class employee experience by designing HR programs and processes that focus on moments that matter to employees throughout the employee lifecycle. Performance Management: Oversee the performance management cycle for Corporate Services: provide direction on improving coaching, career development counselling, disciplinary actions, and manage employee exits in a respectful manner. Change Management: Lead change management activities (i.e., restructures, work redesign, job architecture, competency profiling, strategic programs such as recruitment strategy and process) and apply a change management process to create strategies in support of the adoption of the changes required by the HR Programs. Recruitment: Support the search and acquisition of high performing talent and provide a best-in-class recruitment and onboarding experience. Compensation Expert: Provide compensation benching marking advice using internal and external benchmarks and strategies. Support Centre Engagement: Deploy and execute an approach that capitalizes on robust employee engagement survey results and implement employee survey strategies that support our business priorities. Policy: Create, update and maintains relevant guidelines for business needs and conducts continuity of programs and practices. Collaboration: Work cross-functionally and across geographies with business teams to support large-scale transformational programs and initiatives. Conflict Resolution: Manage complex employee relations issues and ensure a positive employee relations experience. Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulations employment standards are adhered to (e.g., Vacation management, health & safety, employee compliance, etc.). Reports To: Chief Human Resources Officer KEY QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Industrial and Organizational Development or related field. Minimum of 7 years of experience in human resources; experience in the investment industry is an asset. Experience working with senior leadership, demonstrating influential leadership skills and confidence in communicating difficult messages. Strong change management expertise. Demonstrated ability to understand and apply employee experience and employee engagement best practices to support strong business performance. Lead with a coaching mindset to empower employees and train our leaders on coaching techniques and conversations. Skilful in communicating with and influencing a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Collaborative approach with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Proven ability to assemble, develop, inspire, motivate, and retain top talent; a team-builder who engages and encourages the highest level of individual and group performance. Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, high growth environment. Compensation expert with some experience in Asset Managment an asset US based employee experience is an asset. CORE COMPETENCIES The successful candidate will be a self-starter that enjoys working in a fast-paced yet collegial environment, has a strong commitment to deadlines and the team, is process oriented with a high sense of ownership in their work, and possesses a high degree of intellectual curiosity. Results Orientation - Aligns resources to accomplish key objectives; assigns clear accountability for important objectives. Sound Judgement - Aligns resources to accomplish key objectives; assigns clear accountability for important objectives. Business Perspective - Understands the perspectives of different functional areas of the firm; has a strong understanding on external conditions impacting the business and economy. Communicating Effectively - Expresses ideas clearly and concisely; disseminates information about decisions, plans, and activities. Tailors communication based on the nature of specific projects. Credibility - Acts in accordance with stated values; uses ethical considerations to decisions and actions. Being Authentic – Inspiring trust and being courageous. Focusing on Performance – Being accountable and driving results. Understanding Stakeholders – Knowing the needs of those who rely on you. Building Effective Relationships – Collaboration and communication. Optimizing Talent – Attracting and developing diverse talent. Managing Execution – Planning and directing work. LOCATION This position will be based out of the Oakville office with flexibility to work out of the Toronto office. Fengate offers a Work-Flex policy where employees are allowed to work remotely up to 3 days per week. Fengate is an equal opportunity employer, we strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce and are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. It is a core priority at Fengate to create, operate with, and continuously grow and sustain an inclusive culture that respects and connects the diversity of our team, our clients, our partners, and the communities we work in. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted