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Human Resources Manager
Job Description
Our client is a growing, forward-thinking, people-first organization that values transparency, accountability, collaboration, and employee development. With approximately 105 employees across Canada and the United States and ambitious growth plans over the next several years, they are at an exciting stage in their evolution. The President and leadership team are deeply committed to maintaining a positive employee experience and workplace environment, viewing it as a key driver of engagement, retention, and long-term business success.
This is a newly created Human Resources Manager position, designed to support the company's ongoing growth plans. The successful candidate will provide strategic and hands-on HR leadership while building and enhancing people programs, strengthening recruitment efforts, supporting leaders, and helping create a positive employee experience across the organization.
Human Resources Manager responsibilities:
- Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts across the organization, with a strong focus on attracting and retaining talent
- Oversee HR programs, policies, and initiatives that support organizational growth and employee engagement
- Act as a trusted advisor to leaders by providing coaching, guidance, and support on people-related matters
- Monitor employee retention trends and develop strategies to improve engagement and reduce turnover
- Assess organizational health and culture by building relationships with employees and gaining a pulse on the organization
- Review current HR processes and make recommendations for continuous improvement and increased efficiency
- Support organizational growth initiatives, workforce planning, and future expansion efforts
The successful candidate has:
- 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, ideally in a standalone or leadership capacity
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
- Experience within manufacturing, engineering, oil and gas, or a related industrial environment is preferred
- Experience with an ERP implantation is preferred
- Strong recruitment experience, particularly in high-volume or difficult-to-fill roles, including sales
- Exposure to both Canadian and U.S. operations is an asset
- Excellent relationship-building, communication, and coaching skills
- A collaborative, accountable, and proactive approach, with the ability to listen, understand, and drive result
- Able to travel to the U.S. approximately 2–3 times per year as required
- The discussed salary range is $90,000 – $115,000 depending on experience
- Candidates with additional experience and higher compensation expectations may also be considered
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits package
- Three week vacation
- RRSP matching
- Opportunity to join a growing organization and make a significant impact through a newly created leadership role
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.
Meet Your Recruiter
Patti Babyn
RPR, Senior Recruitment Consultant
HR, Senior Administrative & Executive Assistants
Specializing in Human Resources, Executive Assistant, and Senior Administrative placements across Canada, Patti has over 15 years of national and global recruitment experience. She brings a wealth of expertise in interviewing, placement and collaboration, giving her clients the benefit of impeccable matches. She was also a business owner and managed a sales team for nine years, so she brings practical insights that drive success for her clients.
Patti’s thoughtful questions probe deep into the needs of each client, allowing her to pinpoint the best talent for the role from her vast network of qualified candidates. She is equally enthusiastic with candidates. Knowing that what she does changes lives, she provides insightful advice. With a heartfelt commitment to helping others, she situates candidates in positions where they will succeed. She has a degree and background in social work, where she honed keen communication and assessment skills. Passionate about cultivating long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates, she is an ongoing resource for those she partners with.
Patti is a wife and mother, and outside of the office enjoys camping, hiking, cycling and volunteering. She is also a part-time makeup artist and takes pride in helping woman look and feel their best!