Director People

Attabotics Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-paced company in Calgary is seeking a Director of People to lead the People & Culture function. The role involves overseeing employee lifecycle management, talent management, and fostering a positive work environment. Ideal candidates will have extensive HR experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressive HR experience.
• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's People strategy supporting growth.
• Lead performance management processes.
• Oversee talent acquisition and workforce planning.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Business

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About You

You want to work for a fast-paced company that thinks big and dreams huge. You are driven, view work as more than just a job, and are never satisfied with a project left half-done. You have a strong sense of personal ownership and responsibility for completion of objectives on time. You want to figure out why things tick which makes you tick but very little ticks you off. You want to think outside of the box and continually challenge your own limits, as well as those around you. You have a mad scientist mentality where you want to be part of the robots building robots revolution.

About Attabotics

Attabotics is the world's first 3D robotics supply chain system for modern commerce. Inspired by ant colonies, it replaces traditional fulfillment center aisles with a patented storage structure and robotics shuttles, reducing warehouse needs by 85%. It helps create jobs and decrease carbon emissions by enabling fulfillment centers near urban areas. Recognized as a TIME Magazine Most Innovative Company, CNBC Disruptor, and one of Fast Company's 50 most innovative companies, Attabotics is based in Calgary, Alberta, with centers across the US and Canada.

The Role

We are seeking a Director of People to join our team! Reporting to the Vice President of Product & Technology, this role will lead the People & Culture function, overseeing Employee Lifecycle Management, talent management, and organizational development. The Director will lead a high-performing team and align the People strategy with company goals to foster an effective, positive work environment.

Who you are

• Completed post-secondary education in Business, Commerce, or equivalent
• Minimum 7 years of progressive HR experience, with leadership in high-performing teams
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to influence at all levels
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities
• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CoPilot)
• Ability to manage complex projects and work effectively across teams
• High integrity and confidentiality
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

What we need

• Develop and execute the company's People strategy supporting growth
• Advise leadership on People policies and best practices
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, high-performance culture
• Conduct evaluations, provide feedback, and set goals
• Support skill development through training and career opportunities
• Attract top talent and ensure smooth onboarding
• Promote work-life balance and open communication
• Prepare future leaders and ensure continuity
• Monitor workforce metrics and KPIs to evaluate programs
• Report on People-related issues to senior leadership
• Handle employee relations issues and foster positive culture
• Lead initiatives to improve engagement and morale
• Oversee onboarding, offboarding, and benefits administration
• Lead performance management processes
• Support change management during growth or transitions
• Design employee development programs
• Partner with leadership on training needs
• Foster continuous learning and development
• Oversee talent acquisition and workforce planning

If this describes you and you thrive in such an environment, send us your resume and tell us what you're passionate about. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, believing diverse perspectives drive innovation. Successful candidates will undergo a criminal record check and must prove eligibility to work without sponsorship.