Director, Human Resources

Job description

Reporting to: Vice President, Finance & CFO Location: Calgary, McTavish Office Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week Closing date: November 2, 2026 The big picture: Have your career take off with us! As AirSprint continues to grow, we're looking for an HR Director to lead the day-to-day human resources and payroll functions and contribute to the development and execution of people strategies related to workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, payroll governance, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and employee engagement. Reporting to the Vice President, Finance & CFO, the HR Director ensures HR and payroll programs are operationally effective, legislatively compliant, and aligned with company goals and values. At AirSprint, our core values of Safety, Integrity, Humility, Service, People, and Community, are ingrained throughout our operations and culture. Your commitment to providing exceptional service to employees and maintaining compliance with relevant policies and regulations will be integral to our success. In this role you will: Strategic Leadership and Advisory • Collaborate with the senior leadership team to develop and implement human resources strategies, programs, and initiatives that support company priorities and long-term business objectives. • Provide expert advice, analysis, and recommendations on workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, employee relations, compensation, payroll, and employee experience matters. • Research emerging workforce trends, legislative developments, and industry best practices and provide recommendations to support informed decision-making. • Contribute to organizational planning and change initiatives by assessing workforce impacts and recommending practical solutions. • Support leaders in developing and maintaining a positive, high-performing, and inclusive workplace culture. • Develop metrics, reporting, and workforce insights that support evidence-based decision-making and organizational planning. Human Resources Leadership • Lead the implementation and ongoing administration of HR programs, policies, procedures, and initiatives. • Provide leadership and guidance on complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, accommodations, performance management, conflict resolution, and progressive discipline. • Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, retention, and employee development programs and engagement initiatives. • Guide the design, administration, and continuous improvement of compensation, benefits, and recognition programs. • Ensure compliance with applicable employment, labour, human rights, privacy, and occupational health and safety legislation. • Oversee the company's HRIS, workforce reporting, and HR data governance. Payroll Leadership • Oversee the full-cycle payroll function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll administration with financial review support of the accounting team. • Establish and maintain payroll policies, procedures, controls, and governance practices with support from the Controller and Director of Finance & Accounting. • Ensure payroll compliance with applicable tax legislation, employment standards, pension requirements, and regulatory obligations. • Guide payroll audits, year-end reporting, remittances, reconciliations, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Collaborate with the Payroll and Benefits Manager and finance team to ensure payroll processes and reporting requirements support company objectives and maintain financial controls. To be successful in this role, you will have: • An undergraduate degree in a related field. • Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. • A minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience, including experience managing payroll operations. • Experience leading HR and payroll teams. • Demonstrated experience overseeing full-cycle payroll in a federally regulated environment. • Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, statutory deductions, year-end reporting, and payroll compliance requirements. • Thorough understanding of federal employment, labour, human rights, privacy, and occupational health and safety legislation. • Demonstrated professional approach to resolving complex HR and organizational issues with tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality. • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word). Bonus points if you have: • Experience in aviation. • Experience with Dayforce HRIS. • Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation. You’ll fit right in if you: • Have good leadership and problem-solving skills. • Have great judgment and decision-making skills. • Have visionary insight to take transformative action. • Navigate strategy with precision and insight. • Are a humble team player and are ready to pitch in wherever you’re needed. • Build team synergy by leveraging strengths and constructively addressing weaknesses. • Are good at handling change and can adjust to new situations. We think you’ll like working for us because: • We care about your health and well-being and offer an employee assistance program, extended health care benefits, dental and vision benefits, and paid time off. • We value your contribution to our success and provide a competitive salary and an RRSP matching program. • We have a great team, and we work hard together toward common goals and with a passion for excellence. • We offer family and friends flight benefits. • We respect, honour, and celebrate the diversity of our employees as we know our differences make us better. Our core values of Community and People mean we’re focused on equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and reconciliation. • We value Safety, which is why we require applicants to complete a background check assessment. About us: A passion for aviation and providing exceptional service formed the foundation of AirSprint's introduction of Fractional Jet Ownership to Canada in 2000. Today, each of our dedicated staff is passionate about delivering a private aviation experience that positively contributes to successful Canadians' personal and professional lives. We do this with values of "Safety, Service, People, Integrity, Humility, and Community." AirSprint's mission is to provide successful Canadians with a better choice for optimizing their time by enhancing the private jet ownership experience with industry-leading safety standards, exceptional turn-key service, and increased flexibility, all at a fraction of the cost and personalized for their individual needs. To learn more about working with AirSprint visit us at or watch our video. AirSprint values diversity in our workplace and wants to ensure every applicant is treated equitably and respectfully. If you require any support in the application process, including disability accommodation, please get in touch with Human Resources at .