Director, Human Resources / Director, Human Resources

CF Montréal

Montreal, QC, ca · MLS · Posted October 28, 2026

Role snapshot

Develop and implement HR strategy aligned with Club priorities; advise management on organizational and people matters; oversee talent management cycle including recruitment, onboarding, performance and succession; lead HR team.

Department
HR & People
Seniority
Executive
Type
Full-Time
Work mode
On-Site
Experience
10+ years
Education
Bachelor's

What this job requires

  • ✓Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Administration or related field
  • ✓Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in human resources
  • ✓Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role
  • ✓Demonstrated experience in organizational development, labour relations and change management
  • ✓Excellent knowledge of Quebec labour laws and HR practices

Nice to have

  • +Master's degree in Human Resources or Industrial Relations
  • +CRHA or CRIA designation
  • +Experience in agile, fast-paced, high-performance environment or professional sports

One of 62 HR & People openings live across 37 organizations right now. 19 of the 62 list pay; this one doesn't.

Job description

🌐 Auto-translated from French

The Director, Human Resources is responsible for the development and implementation of the Club's HR strategy.

The individual acts as a strategic partner to the management team and ensures the effectiveness of HR practices across the administrative, sporting and operational sectors.

The person supervises the HR team and provides leadership for all HR activities as well as MLS mandates aimed at the players and employees of the club.

Key Responsibilities Develop and deploy HR strategy aligned with Club priorities and objectives.

Advise management on organisational, human and cultural issues.

Ensure workforce planning, succession management and development.

Produce and analyze HR indicators to support decision making.

Oversee the entire TA management cycle slow: attraction, recruitment, integration, performance, development and succession.

Develop programs to engage, engage and retain employees.

Support managers in the development of their teams and in organisational changes.

Supporting teams in digital transformation and ensuring its governance Advising managers on complex issues relating to work and sensitive situations.

Ensure compliance with Canadian and Quebec laws and applicable governance requirements as well as MLS requirements.

Oversee occupational health, safety and wellness programs as well as MLS.

Manage total rewards, benefits and recognition programs.

Oversee HR processes, HRIS and continuous practice improvement administrative teams.

Lead and develop the HR team to ensure quality service to the entire organization.

The Director, Human Resources is responsible for developing and implementing the Club's HR strategy.

The individual acts as a strategic partner to the leadership team and ensures the effectiveness of HR practices across all administrative, sporting and operational functions.

The individual oversees the HR team and provides eadership for all HR activities HR as well as MLS mandates concerning the Club's players and employees.

Key Responsibilities Develop and implement an HR strategy aligned with the Club's priorities and objectives.

Advise management on organizational, people and cultural matters.

Oversee workforce planning, succession management and development.

Produce and analyze HR metrics to support decision-making.

Oversee the entire talent management cycle on: attraction, recruitment, onboarding, performance, development and succession.

Develop programs to foster employee engagement, commitment and retention.

Support managers in developing their teams and navigating organizational change.

Support teams through digital transformation and oversee its governance.

Advise managers on complex labour relations matters  and sensitive situations.

Ensure compliance with federal and provincial laws,&#xa0 ;applicable governance requirements and MLS requirements.

Oversee workplace and MLS health, safety and well-being programs.

Manage total rewards, employee benefits and recognition programs.

Oversee HR processes, the HRIS and the continuous improvement of administrative practices.

Lead and develop the HR team to ensure quality service across the organization.

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Administration or Discipline e related.

Mastery in Human Resources/Industrial Relations is an asset.

Title CRHA or CRIA (asset).

Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in human resources in SMEs.

Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.

Demonstrated experience in organizational development, labour relations and change management.

Experience in an agile, fast-paced, high-performance environment or in professional sports he is considered an important asset.

The individual must: Be able to exert positive influence with leaders and demonstrate courage, judgment and integrity.

Understand business issues and translate them into HR strategies Mobilize teams in times of transformation Integrate HR components adapted to the pace and reality of the organization Effectively use digital tools and search for to simplify and automate processes.

Excellent knowledge of labour laws and HR practices in Quebec.

Strong experience in labour relations and internal communication.

Knowledge of total compensation plans and benefits.

Workforce planning and talent management experience.

Proficiency in HR indicators and data analytics.

Experience with digital HR tools and Mi solutions crosoft 365 including artificial intelligence.

Strong ability to manage budgets and produce business and financial analysis.

Excellent communication skills in French and English, both orally and in writing, the person will have to interact with actors outside Quebec including MLS.

Qualifications  Bachelor's degree in human resources, industrial relations, business administration or a related f ield.

A master's degree in human resources or industrial relations is an asset.

CRHA or CRIA designation (an asset).

At least 10 years of progressive human resources experience in small and medium-sized businesses.

At least 5 years in a leadership role.

Demonstrated experience in organizational development, labour relations and change management.

Experience in an agile, fast-paced, high-performance environment or in professional sports is considered red an important asset.

The individual must: Be able to positively influence leaders and demonstrate courage, sound judgment and integrity.

Understand business challenges and translate them into HR strategies.

Mobilize teams during periods of transformation.

Integrate HR components tailored to the organization's pace and operating realities.

Use digital tools effectively and continually seek to simplify and automate processes.

Excellent knowledge of Quebec labour laws and HR practices.

Strong experience in labour relations and internal communications.

Knowledge of total rewards and employee benefits plans.

Experience in workforce planning and talent management.

Proficiency in HR metrics and data analytics.

Experience with digital HR tools and Microsoft 365 solutions, including artificial intelligence.

Strong ability to manage budgets and produce business and financial analyses.

Excellent


View original (French)

Le ou la Directeur(trice), Ressources humaines est responsable de l'élaboration et de la mise en œuvre de la stratégie RH du Club. La personne agit comme partenaire stratégique auprès de l’équipe de direction et veille à l'efficacité des pratiques RH dans l'ensemble des secteurs administratifs, sportifs et opérationnels.

La personne supervise l’équipe RH et assure le leadership de l'ensemble des activités RH ainsi qu’aux mandats de la MLS visant les joueurs et les employés du club. 

Principales responsabilités

  • Développer et déployer la stratégie RH alignée aux priorités et objectifs du Club.
  • Conseiller la direction sur les enjeux organisationnels, humains et culturels.
  • Assurer la planification de la main-d'œuvre, la gestion de la relève et le développement.
  • Produire et analyser les indicateurs RH afin de soutenir la prise de décision.
  • Superviser l'ensemble du cycle de gestion des talents : attraction, recrutement, intégration, performance, développement et succession.
  • Développer des programmes visant l'engagement, la mobilisation et la rétention des employés.
  • Accompagner les gestionnaires dans le développement de leurs équipes et dans les changements organisationnels.
  • Accompagner les équipes dans la transformation numérique et en assurer la gouvernance
  • Conseiller les gestionnaires dans les dossiers complexes de relations de travail et les situations sensibles.
  • Assurer la conformité aux lois canadiennes et québécoises et aux exigences de gouvernance applicables ainsi qu’aux exigences de la MLS.
  • Superviser les programmes de santé, sécurité et mieux-être au travail ainsi que de la MLS.
  • Assurer la gestion de la rémunération globale, des avantages sociaux et des programmes de reconnaissance.
  • Superviser les processus RH, le SIRH et l'amélioration continue des pratiques administratives.
  • Diriger et développer l’équipe RH afin d'assurer un service de qualité à l'ensemble de l'organisation.

The Director, Human Resources is responsible for developing and implementing the Club’s HR strategy. The individual acts as a strategic partner to the leadership team and ensures the effectiveness of HR practices across all administrative, sporting and operational functions.

The individual oversees the HR team and provides leadership for all HR activities HR as well as MLS mandates concerning the Club’s players and employees.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement an HR strategy aligned with the Club’s priorities and objectives.
  • Advise management on organizational, people and cultural matters.
  • Oversee workforce planning, succession management and development.
  • Produce and analyze HR metrics to support decision-making.
  • Oversee the entire talent management cycle: attraction, recruitment, onboarding, performance, development and succession.
  • Develop programs to foster employee engagement, commitment and retention.
  • Support managers in developing their teams and navigating organizational change.
  • Support teams through digital transformation and oversee its governance.
  • Advise managers on complex labour relations matters and sensitive situations.
  • Ensure compliance with federal and provincial laws, applicable governance requirements and MLS requirements.
  • Oversee workplace and MLS health, safety and well-being programs.
  • Manage total rewards, employee benefits and recognition programs.
  • Oversee HR processes, the HRIS and the continuous improvement of administrative practices.
  • Lead and develop the HR team to ensure quality service across the organization.
  • Baccalauréat en ressources humaines, relations industrielles, administration ou discipline connexe.  La maitrise en ressources humaines/relations industrielles est un atout.
  • Titre CRHA ou CRIA (atout).
  • Minimum de 10 années d'expérience progressive en ressources humaines en PME.
  • Minimum de 5 années dans un rôle de leadership.
  • Expérience démontrée en développement organisationnel, relations de travail et gestion du changement.
  • Expérience dans un environnement agile, de cadence rapide et de haute performance ou en sport professionnel est considérée comme un atout important.
  • La personne doit :
    • Être en mesure d’exercer une influence positive auprès des leaders et faire preuve de courage, de jugement et d'intégrité.
    • Comprendre les enjeux d'affaires et les traduit en stratégies RH
    • Mobiliser les équipes dans les périodes de transformation
    • Intégrer les composantes RH adaptés au rythme et réalité de l’organisation
    • Exploiter efficacement les outils numériques et chercher continuellement à simplifier et automatiser les processus.
  • Excellente maîtrise des lois du travail et des pratiques RH au Québec.
  • Solide expérience en relations de travail et communication interne.
  • Connaissance des régimes de rémunération globale et des avantages sociaux.
  • Expérience en planification des effectifs et gestion des talents.
  • Maîtrise des indicateurs RH et de l'analytique de données.
  • Expérience avec les outils RH numériques et solutions Microsoft 365 incluant l’intelligence artificielle.
  • Grande capacité à gérer des budgets et à produire des analyses d'affaires et analyses financières.
  • Excellentes habiletés de communication en français et en anglais, tant à l'oral qu'à l'écrit, la personne aura à interagir avec des acteurs à l'extérieur du Québec dont la MLS.

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, industrial relations, business administration or a related field. A master’s degree in human resources or industrial relations is an asset.
  • CRHA or CRIA designation (an asset).
  • At least 10 years of progressive human resources experience in small and medium-sized businesses.
  • At least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Demonstrated experience in organizational development, labour relations and change management.
  • Experience in an agile, fast-paced, high-performance environment or in professional sports is considered an important asset.
  • The individual must:
    • Be able to positively influence leaders and demonstrate courage, sound judgment and integrity.
    • Understand business challenges and translate them into HR strategies.
    • Mobilize teams during periods of transformation.
    • Integrate HR components tailored to the organization’s pace and operating realities.
    • Use digital tools effectively and continually seek to simplify and automate processes.
  • Excellent knowledge of Quebec labour laws and HR practices.
  • Strong experience in labour relations and internal communications.
  • Knowledge of total rewards and employee benefits plans.
  • Experience in workforce planning and talent management.
  • Proficiency in HR metrics and data analytics.
  • Experience with digital HR tools and Microsoft 365 solutions, including artificial intelligence.
  • Strong ability to manage budgets and produce business and financial analyses.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French and English.

Le CF Montréal remercie les personnes qui manifestent un intérêt en déposant leur candidature. Toutefois, seules les personnes dont la candidature aura été retenue seront contactées. Le CF Montréal a comme valeurs et mission les principes d’équité, de diversité et d’inclusion. L’interculturalisme définit non seulement notre sport, mais notre Club. Nous nous engageons donc à appliquer ces principes dans nos processus de recrutement ainsi que dans notre environnement de travail. Pour plus de questions, quant aux actions prises par le CF Montréal, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter.

CF Montréal thanks all applicants for their interest in applying. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. CF Montréal’s values and mission are rooted in the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Interculturalism defines not only our sport, but also our Club. We are therefore committed to applying these principles throughout our recruitment processes and within our work environment. For any questions regarding the actions taken by CF Montréal, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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