Manager, People (Cover-off)

NorQuest College; Alberta; Hybrid; CAD 114,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

NorQuest College seeks a Manager, People to lead HR operations and enhance employee experiences. This full-time role involves strategic HR practices, overseeing teams, and fostering an inclusive workplace culture. The position offers flexibility and a commitment to equity and diversity.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Commitment to equity and diversity

Qualifications

• Management experience leading HR teams.
• Experience integrating equity, diversity, and inclusion into HR strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR teams and oversee talent acquisition and performance management.
• Support employee experience initiatives and contribute to organizational development.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Coaching

Decision Making

Education

Undergraduate degree in business or HR-related discipline

Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR)

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The Manager, People leads the People side of the People & Talent Operations team. This position embodies NorQuest’s values of ‘finding ways forward’ and ‘we is greater than they’. They support the organization in achieving strategic outcomes through partnerships with people leaders, employees, and union/association partners, fostering an environment that enhances employee experiences and promotes NorQuest’s culture and values.

Reporting to the Director, People and Talent Operations, the Manager, People is a key member of the People & Culture Leadership team. They play a vital role in developing and executing divisional strategies that improve employee experiences and organizational results. This role oversees two teams of HR professionals, including Talent Acquisition specialists and Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs), who support various HR functions such as talent acquisition, workforce planning, organizational design, performance management, labor and employee relations, and workplace health and wellness.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE :

• Advance NorQuest’s commitments to inclusion by evolving approaches and processes that promote equity.
• Understand HR needs to support strong business outcomes through strategic HR practices.
• Provide guidance on labor relations, including collective agreement interpretation, grievance management, arbitration, and bargaining processes.
• Support employee experience initiatives, including engagement and safety surveys, and develop action plans based on survey insights.
• Contribute to the People & Organizational Development Leadership team, driving organizational results and supporting team and individual growth.

WHAT YOU BRING :

• Undergraduate degree in business or HR-related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation.
• Management experience leading HR teams.
• Experience in post-secondary or public organizations is preferred.
• Experience integrating equity, diversity, and inclusion into HR strategies.
• Effective communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Strong coaching abilities for resolving complex issues.
• Ability to balance operational and strategic priorities.
• Knowledge of legislation, collective agreements, policies, and regulations.
• Proven leadership in a collaborative, results-oriented environment.

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER?

Experience in:

• Decision Making : Managing daily HR activities independently, making complex discretionary decisions.
• Leadership : Delegating responsibilities and leading a team of 8 direct reports, executing HR strategies.
• Working relationships : Interacting with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Initiative to Act : Leading HR operations with autonomy, escalating only when necessary for strategic alignment.

SALARY : $114,556 - $143,224, commensurate with education and experience. This is a full-time, temporary position for up to 6 months.

We offer flexible work options and strive for a balance between remote work, campus engagement, and role success.

Additional information: Pre-employment checks (references, criminal record, academic verification, etc.) will be conducted.

Applicants with international credentials should consider obtaining a Canadian credential assessment from recognized evaluators like the International Qualifications Assessment Service or World Education Services.

We encourage applicants to include their assessment certificates with their application.

This competition may also be used to fill future vacancies at NorQuest College at the same or lower classification level.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We aim to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization, valuing diverse lived experiences and fostering accessibility and belonging.

NorQuest 2030 We Are Who We Include emphasizes inclusion, learning, and growth.

We are committed to supporting Indigenous self-determination through decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization efforts.

Accessibility : We provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Contact [e-mail] for support.

Apply online by uploading your combined resume and cover letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 28 days of the closing date.