Director, HRBP & Talent (Virtual, US/CAN)

Role Overview

The Director, HRBP & Talent is responsible for leading a regional team of HR Business Partners and HR specialists, as well as providing strategic oversight of the Talent Acquisition function, to deliver people strategies aligned with Sirva’s business objectives. This role ensures HR initiatives effectively support organisational and workforce development, talent attraction and retention, leadership capability, and organisational effectiveness. As a key strategic partner to senior leaders, the Director plays a pivotal role in shaping an engaging, inclusive, and high‑performance culture, while ensuring compliance with HR policies, employment legislation, and best practices across all regions.

This role is critical to building a best‑in‑class HR function. One that attracts, develops, and retains top talent through integrated, forward‑looking HR and talent strategies. The Director is accountable for optimising end‑to‑end people processes, leveraging data‑driven insights, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. The position drives initiatives that enhance employee experience, workforce agility, and organisational resilience, positioning HR and Talent as true enablers of business success.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR & Talent Leadership

• Develop and execute integrated HR and talent strategies aligned to Sirva’s business and growth objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop the HRBP team to deliver high‑quality, scalable people solutions.
• Provide strategic oversight of the Talent Acquisition team, ensuring alignment between workforce planning, hiring strategy, and broader organisational priorities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on organisational design, talent strategy, workforce planning, and change.

Business Partnering & Workforce Planning

• Partner with business leaders to diagnose workforce challenges and opportunities and translate these into actionable people strategies.
• Lead workforce and talent planning activities, including succession planning and leadership pipeline development.
• Ensure strong alignment between business needs, talent acquisition plans, and internal talent development efforts.
• Apply data‑driven insights to improve productivity, engagement, and retention.

Talent Acquisition Oversight

• Provide leadership and governance for the regional Talent Acquisition team, ensuring delivery of a consistent, high‑quality, and inclusive hiring experience.
• Set direction for talent attraction strategies, employer branding, and sourcing approaches in partnership with Marketing and business leaders.
• Ensure hiring practices are efficient, scalable, and aligned with future workforce needs.
• Monitor recruitment effectiveness through key metrics (time to fill, quality of hire, diversity outcomes) and drive continuous improvement.

Employee Experience & Engagement

• Champion an inclusive, values‑driven, and engaging employee experience.
• Oversee initiatives that support employee engagement, wellbeing, and career development across the employee lifecycle.
• Lead and resolve complex employee relations matters, balancing risk mitigation with a fair and consistent employee experience.

Talent Development & Organizational Effectiveness

• Guide the HRBP team in delivering effective performance, talent, and succession management programmes in partnership with the Talent Management & Development Director.
• Support leadership development, career pathways, and capability‑building initiatives.
• Lead and support change management efforts associated with organisational growth, transformation, and operating model evolution.

HR Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure HR policies, practices, and processes comply with employment legislation and internal governance standards.
• Provide oversight for employee relations, investigation processes, and compliance initiatives.
• Promote a fair, equitable, and compliant work environment across the region.

HR Analytics, Technology & Continuous Improvement

• Leverage HR and talent data to inform strategic decisions and workforce planning.
• Oversee the effective use of HR and TA technology to streamline processes and enhance the employee and candidate experience.
• Analyse trends and insights to proactively identify risks, opportunities, and improvement areas across HR and Talent.

Ideal Experience/Critical Competencies for Success 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior HR leadership roles.
• Proven experience leading HR Business Partner teams in a complex, fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing or partnering closely with Talent Acquisition functions.
• Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and coaching capability.
• Ability to influence and build trusted relationships with senior leaders and key stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge of HR best practices, workforce planning, and employment legislation.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using HR data to drive decisions.
• Comfortable working with HR and TA technologies and driving process improvement.

At Sirva, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices. In accordance with applicable state and federal laws, we provide the following salary information for this position:

• Position Title: Director, HRBP & Talent
• Salary Range: $110,000-$165,000 USD
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Employer HSA Match, Life & Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, ID Theft Protection Plan and more. Benefits are based on employment status and may not be available for temporary or non full-time employees.

Salary ranges may vary based on location, market conditions, and other factors such as experience and qualifications. The final compensation will be determined during the hiring process based on these considerations.

For positions available outside the United States, salaries will take into account local currency and market conditions, which may differ from the USD salary range. If you have any questions about salary or benefits, we encourage you to ask during the hiring process.

• Artificial Intelligence Usage: Artificial intelligence tools may be used to assist with administrative tasks such as notetaking and advanced candidate searches during the recruitment process. All screening, assessment, and hiring decisions are made by human recruiters and hiring managers.

• Vacancy Status: This posting reflects an existing vacancy within our organization.

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Sirva Worldwide, Inc. provides HR and mobility professionals with the resources, guidance, and support they need to achieve the best possible relocation for talent, and for the companies that move them. As a leading global relocation management and moving services company, we bring together personalized program solutions, expansive global reach, innovative technology, and an unmatched supply chain to transform businesses of any size and empower talent moving to their next opportunity. From corporate relocation and household goods to home sale and commercial moving and storage, our portfolio of brands (including Sirva, Allied, northAmerican, Global Van Lines, Alliance, and Sirva Mortgage) provide everything needed to move talent and deliver experience.

Sirva is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Sirva also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. 
 
It is also Sirva's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The Federal EEO Law Poster may be found at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. 

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability of any part of the employment process, please send an email to Human Resources at HRSirva@Sirva.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.