Director, Human Resources Operations

Associated Engineering; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canada is looking for a Director of Human Resources Operations in Edmonton. The role involves leading HR systems, ensuring compliance, managing total rewards, and fostering a supportive workplace culture. Ideal candidates have over 15 years of HR experience and a degree in HR or related fields. The firm offers competitive salaries, growth support, and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fitness allowance

Company-matching pension program

Parental leave top-up

Mentorship programs

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional Human Resources experience.
• Experience supporting multiple business units across Canada.
• Strong understanding of Canadian employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR systems, data management, and analytics.
• Oversee HR policies and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage compensation and benefits structures effectively.

Skills

Human Resources Operations

HR Systems

Total Rewards

HR Compliance

Outstanding communication

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

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We are currently searching for a Director, Human Resources Operations based in our Edmonton, AB office.

Reporting to the Chief People & Culture Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading human resources systems, programs, policies, and process across the company to support our vision “To be an employer of choice, providing our people with a supportive and fun place to build a career, while bringing inspiration and innovation to our work.”

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits including fitness allowance, company-matching pension program, and parental leave top-up.
• Support for your growth and development, including mentorship programs, internal and external training opportunities, and professional designation support.
• A flexible work environment that allows for a mix of working from home and in the office.
• An active social club that promotes social activities in and outside the office and offers subsidized tickets to local events.
• The opportunity to build a career with a proudly Canadian, award winning, employee-owned company with 20 offices spanning across the country.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for the company in the areas of HR Systems, HR Data Management & Analytics, Total Rewards (Compensation & Benefits), Policies & Compliance, and HR processes.

Ensure that the company’s HRIS systems are setup, configured, and continually optimized to drive efficient and effective processes to enable the delivery of world class People and Culture services.

Identify and implement opportunities to automate, simplify and streamline our systems and processes.

Oversee the management of HR data to ensure data integrity.

Develop, maintain, and continually improve HR data reporting and analytics to provide meaningful reporting and insight for the People & Culture function and the business.

Build and continually improve compensation and benefits structures including total rewards strategy, pay structure, job evaluation process, benefit program design, bonus program design, and other perks and rewards.

Conduct surveys and research to maintain up to date industry market data as it relates to Total Rewards. This includes deeply understanding Compensation & Benefits in our market and making strategic recommendations to continually update and improve our Total Rewards offering.

Partner with Payroll and Benefits administration team to ensure employees and the business are receiving the support and service required and that any program, policy, or legislative changes are reflected in our pay and benefits administration processes.

Ensure that all employee lifecycle transaction such as hiring, onboarding, transfers, pay and benefits, and terminations have smooth and consistent processes.

Maintain understanding of all applicable employment law, legislation and case law and ensure updating of company policies, procedures, and training to ensure compliance with regulations.

Ensure all employee contracts and letters are up to date and maintain to ensure compliance, efficiency and a positive employee experience.

Provide leadership and insights for the entire People & Culture function regarding HR best practices to help drive efficiency and effectiveness of the functions’ programs, policies, procedures, and systems.

Oversee the development, management, updating, communication and training for all company wide HR policies.

Lead the ongoing development, enhancements, and management of the company’s onboarding programs, tools and processes, including overseeing new hire onboarding feedback surveys.

Oversee exit interview process for the company, conduct analysis and provide reporting on insights and trends regarding employee turnover across the company.

Support other aspects of the People and Culture function and provide mentorship to other members of the team as needed.

Other duties as assigned to support the success of our people and the business

Job Requirements

15+ years of professional Human Resources experience;

Degree in Human Resources or related field;

Deep Human Resources Operations, HR System, Total Rewards, and HR Compliance experience gained from supporting organizations with operations across Canada;

Experience supporting multiple business units within a company with operations spanning across multiple provincial / territory jurisdictions across Canada;

Certified Compensation Professional (CPC) designation considered an asset;

Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) designation considered an asset;

Strong understanding of employment legislation across Canada;

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills;

Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationship across organizations;

Customer service centric style with ability to provide world class Human Resources services that delight internal and external customers.

More about us :

Associated Engineering an employee-owned, Canadian company that is passionate about building communities that are vibrant, healthy, and resilient and support economic growth. Sustainability is part of every project we undertake, and how we operate our business. Focused locally, we offer uncompromising service to public and private sector clients across Canada.

We proudly have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 17 consecutive years and are a Platinum Club member. This award recognizes our technical excellence, business performance, innovation, dedication to our staff, and involvement in the community. We have also been a Carbon Neutral Company since 2009 and have EcoAction initiatives across the company.

We know it takes dedicated, talented individuals working together to consistently deliver high-quality work and service to our clients. We achieve this by promoting collaboration, investing in our people, and fostering a culture that engages and inspires our people to be their best, maximize their potential, and think creatively while applying best practices. If you have what it takes, we want you to join us!

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Civil Engineering and Professional Services

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