Human Resources Manager

Reporting to the Business Executives, the Human Resources Manager plays an essential role in balancing hands-on operational HR execution with forward-thinking people practices. As a key leader in the human resources space, you will oversee the entire employee lifecycle—from talent acquisition and onboarding to performance management, employee relations, compensation benchmarking, and organizational development. Whether you are coaching managers through complex employee relations matters, ensuring strict compliance with Alberta employment legislation, or leveraging HR metrics for workforce planning, your expertise will directly shape the employee experience and support sustainable business growth.

Skills required

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to navigate sensitive and difficult conversations with empathy and tact.
• Sound business acumen, strong judgment, professionalism, and absolute discretion when handling confidential employee and corporate information.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and conflict-resolution abilities to effectively guide managers, executives, and direct reports.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, demonstrating the agility to balance high-level strategic HR initiatives with hands-on daily execution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret HR metrics, conduct workplace investigations, and mitigate organizational risk.
• Collaborative mindset with a strong work ethic and a proactive willingness to support team members wherever needed.

Advantages
• Competitive base compensation paired with a rewarding performance incentive program.
• Comprehensive, flexible health and dental benefits package tailored to your needs.
• Employer-matching Group RRSP program to support your long-term financial goals.
• Opportunity to participate in an exclusive Employee Investment Program (subject to eligibility).
• Generous annual customized continuing education and professional development funding.
• Clear pathways for long-term career growth and advancement within an established, award-winning organization.
• Valuable employee discounts on company products and services.
• Access to an on-site fitness facility, free on-site parking, and engaging Social Club community events.

Responsibilities
• Partner with department leaders to provide practical human resources guidance and strategic support on employee relations, performance, engagement, organizational changes, and people-related decisions.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee development, compensation, benefits administration, and offboarding.
• Support and coach leaders through employee performance or behavioural concerns, including documentation, progressive discipline, and termination processes.
• Lead recruitment efforts for key organizational positions and guide hiring managers through job postings, structured interviews, offers, and background checks.
• Develop, review, and implement comprehensive HR policies, programs, and best practices that align with business objectives and foster an entrepreneurial culture.
• Manage compensation and benefits programs, including annual salary reviews, market benchmarking, and annual benefit renewals.
• Ensure all human resources practices remain fully compliant with applicable Alberta employment legislation, occupational health and safety regulations, and internal policies.
• Identify potential employee relations risks, lead or support sensitive workplace investigations, and present actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
• Utilize HR metrics, HRIS reporting, and people analytics to identify workforce trends and support data-driven workforce planning and decision-making.
• Drive succession planning, leadership development, and employee retention initiatives across the organization.
• Maintain accurate HRIS systems, employee records, and confidential documentation while continuously streamlining HR processes.
• Provide direct leadership, mentorship, and coaching to members of the HR and payroll team while collaborating cross-functionally across all departments.
• Travel periodically to Edmonton and remote operational sites within the Calgary area as required to support field teams.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline, and/or a Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation.
• 5 to 8 years of progressive Human Resources experience, ideally within a broad HR Generalist or HR Business Partner capacity.
• In-depth knowledge of Alberta employment legislation, labour standards, and modern human resources best practices.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience managing employee relations, performance management, full-cycle recruitment, compensation, and benefits.
• Proven track record of handling sensitive employee matters and conducting thorough workplace investigations.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring, or supervising HR and payroll professionals is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll platforms, such as ADP Workforce Now, is considered a strong asset.
• Valid driver’s license, access to a reliable personal vehicle, and a clean driving record for regional travel.

Summary
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Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.