HR Manager

Vianode; St. Thomas; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Vianode is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead North America HR activities, partnering with the Oslo headquarters to support growth across regions. You will drive talent acquisition, employee development, and HR operations for Canada and the US, while ensuring compliance and a strong workplace culture.

The role starts remotely, with travel and a later transition to on-site operations as the plant progresses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing, industrial, or project-based environments.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Experience supporting business growth, large-scale projects, or start-up operations.
• Proven ability to partner with leaders and balance strategic and operational HR priorities.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems, digital HR tools, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR function for North America, aligning with corporate HR strategies and global practices.
• Drive workforce planning, organizational readiness, and HR preparations to support plant development.
• Manage full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance management, development, succession planning.
• Partner with local leadership to support objectives, growth, and a high-performing workplace culture.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, employee well-being, and HR policies and programs.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
• Develop relationships with local stakeholders and external organizations to support talent attraction and development.
• Lead training, organizational development, and change management initiatives.
• Contribute to global HR projects and support leaders across regions.
• Analyze HR metrics to provide insights for business decisions.

Skills

English fluency

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

HR policy and compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vianode is an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions for the battery and EV value chains in North America and Europe. Vianode’s breakthrough solution enables tailored high-performance synthetic anode graphite and holistic sustainability offering a 90% reduction in CO2 footprint. Vianode operates the world's most sustainable full-scale anode graphite plant for batteries at Herøya Norway.

The next step involves executing a multi-billion dollar phased investment program dedicated to establishing large-scale plants across North America and Europe.

Vianode’s long-term ambition is to supply advanced battery materials to 3 million EVs per year by 2030. Vianode is owned by the world-leading financial company Altor.

Our first industrial plant for the production of anode graphite has been opened in Herøya, Norway since 2024. The next phase will involve construction of a large-scale plant in Ontario, Canada.

About the Role

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead and oversee all human resources activities in North America while partnering closely with the Leadership Team to support organizational growth and business objectives. This role is responsible for developing and implementing HR strategies, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, driving talent acquisition and employee development initiatives, and fostering a strong, high-performing workplace culture.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the early stages of a large-scale industrial project, helping establish the people, processes, and HR foundations required to support long-term growth and operational success. In close partnership with the headquarters in Oslo, Norway, the HR Manager will lead HR activities in Canada while contributing to global HR initiatives and supporting employees and leaders across multiple regions, including the United States and Asia. The role will partner closely with business leaders to align people strategies with organizational objectives and implement scalable HR practices that support continued growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the HR function in North America, ensuring alignment with corporate HR strategies, policies, and global practices.
• Drive workforce planning, organizational readiness, and HR preparations to support plant development and future operations.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee development, and succession planning.
• Partner with local leadership to support business objectives, organizational growth, and a high-performing workplace culture.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, employee well-being, and HR policies and programs.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies, and HR best practices.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local stakeholders, community partners, educational institutions, and external organizations to support talent attraction, workforce development, and business objectives.
• Lead training, competency development, organizational development, and change management initiatives.
• Contribute to global HR projects and support employees and leaders across multiple regions.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to provide insights and recommendations that support business decisions.
• Oversee HR systems, employee data, reporting, and day-to-day HR operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• 5 to 10 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing, industrial, or project-based environments.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, HR best practices, and labour relations.
• Experience supporting business growth, large-scale projects, or start-up operations.
• Proven ability to partner with leaders and balance strategic and operational HR priorities.
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems, digital HR tools, and Microsoft Office.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Assets

• CHRP or CHRL designation.
• Experience in a global or multi-site organization.
• Experience in unionized environments.
• Global mobility or international HR experience.

Location: St. Thomas, Ontario. The role will initially be remote, with occasional travel required during the project phase, and will transition to a full-time on-site position as the plant approaches start-up and operations. Travel outside of Canada could be required.

At Vianode, we believe in “The power of we.” The Vianode way is collaboration on every level. Together, we unleash a force greater than the sum of each one of us, and we acknowledge every individual effort in our shared accomplishments.

You are a great fit for our team if you:

Take charge and enjoy being part of a fast-growing, agile, pioneering company that depends on personal initiative, responsibility, and drive.

Like to challenge the status quo by being courageous and committed.

Want to keep learning, personally and professionally, and continuously pursue opportunities to develop and improve.

Why Join Vianode?

Join us on our mission to deliver the most efficient solutions to reduce battery industry emissions. Together, we’re pioneering anode graphite technology for a carbon‑neutral society, paving the way for the green transition and a more sustainable future.

Vianode is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We look forward to welcoming candidates who share our vision for a sustainable future.

Vianode is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We look forward to welcoming candidates who share our vision for a sustainable future.

Our products

Our advanced anode graphite provides a solid foundation for customized product development and innovation.