Director, People Business Partnering
Who you are
You are a forward-thinking, strategic leader who is passionate about shaping the future of the People Business Partner function in a fast-growing organization that is committed to excellence in healthcare. With a deep commitment to transformation and building high-performing teams, you see HR not just as a support function, but as a driver of business success. You thrive in a values-driven company that fosters an outstanding culture, and you embody those values—Beyond Excellence, Brilliant Together, Brilliant Experiences, and Beyond the Status Quo—every day through your leadership.
As a Director, People Business Partnering, you excel at balancing strategy with execution, continuously innovating to align people strategies with business priorities. You bring a proactive, future-focused approach, ensuring that HR is an enabler of operational excellence, growth, and long-term success. With a proven ability to develop and inspire high-performing teams, you cultivate a culture of engagement, agility, and continuous improvement.
In this role, you will lead a national team of People Business Partners, operating within a model that includes Centers of Excellence (COEs) and HR Shared Services. You will act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, identifying opportunities to enhance the employee experience, strengthen leadership capabilities, and drive business performance. While addressing immediate HR challenges is part of the scope, your primary focus will be on shaping the future of HR—designing and implementing transformative strategies that foster engagement, retention, and organizational success.
Operating from our head office in Toronto, Ontario, with occasional travel as needed, you will work closely with senior leadership across regions to assess organizational needs, align HR solutions with strategic priorities, and champion a culture of innovation, collaboration, and exceptional service delivery. Your leadership will ensure that the People Business Partner function not only supports the business but actively propels it forward, driving sustainable success through people-centered strategies.
In this role, you will
Lead and guide a national People Business Partnering team with a Beyond Brilliant mindset, empowering them to act as strategic partners to Operations leadership and deliver impactful solutions that enhance the employee experience and drive organizational success.
Shape the departmental strategy and priorities with a Beyond the Status Quo approach, ensuring that the employee experience is a driver of business performance and continuous innovation.
Consult on the development and drive the implementation of talent management strategies—including succession planning, leadership development, and workforce planning—ensuring alignment with organizational goals and Brilliant Together collaboration with key stakeholders.
Act as a trusted business partner to the Senior Operations Leadership, providing Beyond Excellence HR support and insights to drive operational excellence and business outcomes.
Develop a national approach to identify development opportunities and create scalable upskilling frameworks, enabling capability building and organizational effectiveness across regions.
Identify opportunities to enhance HR programs, policies, and processes, striving for best-in-class practices across the organization.
Continuously improve key milestones like onboarding and offboarding, partnering with stakeholders for process improvements to ensure an exceptional employee experience.
Collaborate with COEs, HR Shared Services, and operational leaders to streamline processes, ensure efficiency, and optimize Workday for Beyond Brilliant operational effectiveness.
Build strong, collaborative relationships across teams and departments (e.g., Recruitment, Total Rewards, DCI, Operations, Practice Development, and Finance) to support organizational success.
Act as a thought leader, identifying key trends and issues across regions, and proactively sharing actionable insights with senior leaders.
Leverage workforce analytics to uncover trends, measure HR initiatives, and provide data-driven insights that guide leadership decisions and fuel a Beyond the Status Quo approach to HR strategy.
Foster a proactive, positive culture, championing HR initiatives that increase engagement, enablement, and retention. Create Brilliant Experiences that reinforce a thriving, people-first workplace.
Act as a change agent, supporting the adoption of new tools, processes, and initiatives to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
Serve as the point of contact for the Health and Safety COE, ensuring the effective implementation of health and safety programs and partnering with leadership to promote a safe, compliant work environment.
Monitor and measure the success of HR initiatives, adapting strategies as needed to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with organizational goals.
Advise on complex workplace relations issues, including investigations and terminations, ensuring consistent, fair outcomes and compliance with labor laws in collaboration with the Legal team.
Partner with HR Operations to ensure the accuracy and maintenance of HR data, using insights to continuously enhance decision-making and deliver Beyond Brilliant outcomes.
What we're looking for
Post-graduate education in HR or a related field, with a commitment to Beyond Excellence in professional development.
5+ years of progressive HR Business Partner experience in a dynamic, multi-faceted organization, with a track record of driving transformation and building high-performing teams.
Deep expertise in HR strategy, including talent management, succession planning, compensation, org design, and employee retention, with the ability to provide strategic insights and challenge senior leaders' thinking when needed.
Proven experience leading HR program rollouts (e.g., calibration, succession planning, culture and engagement initiatives) and navigating complex employee relations matters, ensuring fairness, compliance, and organizational success.
Strong business acumen and analytical skills, leveraging workforce data and insights to drive Beyond the Status Quo decision-making and proactive problem-solving.
Exceptional relationship management, facilitation, and influencing skills, fostering trust and collaboration to create Brilliant Experiences for employees and leaders alike.
Hands-on, action-oriented approach, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, optimize HR operations (including HRIS systems like Workday), and champion innovative, scalable solutions.
Commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and discretion, ensuring credibility and trust in all HR interactions.
Willingness to travel as needed, supporting operational leaders and teams across regions to strengthen Brilliant Together partnerships.
About Dentalcorp
Dentalcorp is Canada's largest and fastest growing network of dental practices, committed to advancing the overall well-being of Canadians by delivering the best clinical outcomes and unforgettable experiences. Dentalcorp acquires leading dental practices, uniting its network in a common goal: to be Canada's most trusted healthcare network. Leveraging its industry-leading technology, know-how and scale, Dentalcorp offers professionals the unique opportunity to retain their clinical autonomy while unlocking their potential for future growth.
Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. At Dentalcorp, we recognize that inclusivity and diversity strengthen our culture and make us better. We are committed to ensuring that the talent we hire is reflective of the diverse communities and patients we serve. To ensure equal opportunity for all candidates, we strongly encourage applicants requiring an accommodation to let their recruiter know during the recruitment/selection process. We appreciate all applicants for taking the time to apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.