Are you an experienced HR leader who thrives in operational environments, talent management, labor relations, and organizational effectiveness?
We are seeking a Human Resources Manager to serve as a strategic HR Business Partner supporting Aggregate and Construction Materials operations across British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. This role provides end-to-end HR leadership, partnering with business leaders to drive talent strategies, workforce planning, employee and labor relations, succession management, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement initiatives.
The ideal candidate combines strong HR business partnering expertise, labor relations knowledge, organizational development experience, and the ability to influence leaders in a dynamic operational environment.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR Business Partnership
- Partner with operational leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives.
- Provide proactive HR guidance and coaching to managers and supervisors.
- Support workforce planning initiatives to ensure the organization has the talent required to achieve business goals.
- Identify and address key organizational and people-related challenges.
- Act as a trusted advisor on HR policies, employee matters, and business decisions.
Talent Management & Succession Planning
- Collaborate with leaders to identify critical talent needs and workforce risks.
- Develop and maintain succession plans for key positions.
- Support talent reviews and leadership development initiatives.
- Build solid internal talent pipelines for future business growth.
- Partner with management to improve employee performance and career development.
Recruitment & Staffing
- Support recruiting and talent acquisition efforts in partnership with recruitment teams.
- Participate in:
- Candidate Interviews
- Selection Processes
- Hiring Decisions
- Workforce Planning Discussions
- Ensure hiring strategies align with operational and business requirements.
- Promote effective onboarding and integration of new employees.
Onboarding & Employee Development
- Oversee onboarding processes for new hires.
- Coordinate orientation, training,
and employee integration activities.
- Support leadership development and workforce capability-building initiatives.
- Ensure employees receive appropriate training and development opportunities.
- Contribute to learning and organizational development programs.
Performance Management
- Lead and coordinate the performance management process.
- Support:
- Goal Setting
- Performance Reviews
- Employee Development Plans
- Performance Improvement Initiatives
- Coach managers on performance conversations and employee development.
- Drive a performance-focused culture aligned with business objectives.
Employee Relations
- Serve as the primary HR contact for employee relations matters.
- Conduct workplace investigations involving:
- Employee Concerns
- Workplace Conduct
- Policy Violations
- Performance Issues
- Advise managers on disciplinary actions and corrective measures.
- Ensure fair and consistent application of company policies and procedures.
Labor Relations
- Partner closely with Labor Relations teams on:
- Grievance Management
- Collective Bargaining Activities
- Labor Strategies
- Union Relations
- Provide guidance to operational leaders regarding labor agreements.
- Support positive union-management relationships.
- Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and employment regulations.
Compensation & Benefits Administration
- Coordinate compensation planning activities, including:
- Salary Reviews
- Merit Increase Cycles
- Bonus Programs
- Job Evaluations
- Support equitable and competitive compensation practices.
- Assist leaders with compensation-related decisions and recommendations.
- Partner with Total Rewards teams to align compensation programs with business needs.
- Employee Engagement
- Provide insights and recommendations to support business decisions.
- Use data to identify opportunities for process improvements and organizational effectiveness.
Organizational Development & Effectiveness
- Support organizational design and change management initiatives.
- Drive programs related to:
- Leadership Effectiveness
- Employee Engagement
- Organizational Capability
- Team Effectiveness
- Help leaders navigate organizational changes successfully.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and employee development.
Health, Safety & Environmental Commitment
- Champion health, safety, and environmental policies across all sites.
- Promote a strong safety culture within the workforce.
- Ensure compliance with organizational safety standards.
- Partner with operational leaders to reinforce safe workplace behaviors.
- Support employee participation in safety initiatives and programs.
Qualifications
Education
Required
- Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Fields of Study
- Human Resources
- Business Administration
- Organizational Development
- Industrial Relations
- Related Discipline
Experience
Required
- 7–10 years of progressive experience in:
- Human Resources
- HR Business Partnering
- Employee Relations
- Talent Management
- Organizational Development
- Experience supporting operational or industrial environments.
Preferred
- Experience in:
- Construction Materials
- Manufacturing
- Mining
- Heavy Industry
- Unionized Work Environments
- Leadership experience and exposure to Organizational Development/Effectiveness (OD/OE).
Certifications
Preferred
- CPHR (Chartered Professional in Human Resources)
- Equivalent HR Professional Certification
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SAP SuccessFactors
- Google Workspace
- HRIS Systems
- Workforce Analytics & Reporting