The Human Resources Manager will lead the HR function and act as a trusted partner to senior leadership, translating business strategy into effective and compliant people practices. This role is requiring a hands‑on, steady leader capable of guiding both the HR team and the broader organization. Prior experience in the public service or NPO's will be considered as a strong asset. Experience working in a unionized environment is considered an asset.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR professionals.
- Partner closely with senior leadership and managers to ensure HR processes are well understood, applied consistently, and aligned with business needs.
- Oversee performance management, employee relations, investigations, accommodations, and terminations.
- Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation, collective agreements, and organizational policies.
- Support organizational initiatives related to workforce planning, succession planning, and employee engagement.
- Provide guidance on recruitment, compensation, and workforce planning, ensuring quality of hire and long‑term fit.
- Champion culture, employee engagement, and a public, people‑first environment.





Profile & Competencies:

- Professional, thoughtful leader who guides rather than dictates.
- Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to balance legal, cultural, and business considerations.
- Comfortable coaching HR team members and supporting leaders through change.
- Ready to step into senior HR leadership responsibilities over time.

MUST HAVES

- Minimum +6 years of progressive HR experience, including people leadership.
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation, human rights legislation, and HR best practices.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
- Experience within the following industries is a solid asset: Public sector, NPO.
- CPHR designation (or working toward designation) considered an asset.
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation, human rights legislation, and HR best practices.
- Experience working in a unionized environment is considered an asset.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive matters.

Environment

- 100% in‑office role
- Interesting salary + benefits.

Interested? Apply now!

📌 Manager of Employee Relations (Public Sector) (Calgary)
🏢 Robert Half
📍 Calgary