Human Resources Business Partner

Overland Container Transportation Services; Alberta; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Human Resource Business Partner, where you will play a key role in shaping HR operations and supporting business growth in a dynamic environment. This position offers the opportunity to lead HR initiatives, attract top talent, and implement scalable solutions that align with organizational objectives. If you are passionate about HR and thrive in entrepreneurial settings, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a trusted industry leader.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Collaborative Team Culture

Direct Reporting to President

Dynamic Work Environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years of HR experience in a generalist or HR business partner role.
• Proven ability to lead recruitment, onboarding, and policy development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee employee relations and performance management programs.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment and workforce planning to support growth.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee Relations

Recruitment

Policy Development

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA

CHRP or CPHR Certification

Job description

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Job Title: Human Resource Business Partner

Location: Acheson, Alberta

Company: OCTS

Overland Container Transportation Services (OCTS) has proudly served Western Canada since 1989, when it was founded with a clear vision: to provide Alberta with safe, reliable, and customer focused container transportation. More than three decades later, we remain rooted in that legacy while continuing to grow, diversify, and lead.

Today, OCTS offers a comprehensive suite of intermodal services, including container drayage, repair, storage, warehousing, and transloading. We operate from both Canadian National and CPKC terminals in Calgary and Edmonton, serving clients across Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, the Yukon, and the Northwest Territories. As one of Alberta’s largest container drayage providers, we’re proud to be the “first and last mile” partner for many of the world’s leading steamship lines and freight companies.

At OCTS, we hire for passion, integrity, and experience. Our team is committed to delivering world class service and we’re looking for talented individuals ready to grow with us as we build on our legacy and shape the future of intermodal transportation in Western Canada.

Come roll with a carrier that puts people first.

Job Overview:

As a key member of our leadership team, the HR Business Partner will lead and deliver full-cycle HR operations while supporting business growth initiatives. This is a hands-on, standalone role, ideal for a strategic individual who thrives in entrepreneurial environments. The successful candidate will have strong business acumen, experience building HR foundations from the ground up, and a passion for scaling teams to support organizational growth.

This role will work closely with senior leadership to attract top talent, align people strategies with business objectives, and implement practical, scalable HR solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Generalist

• Oversee employee relations and performance management programs.

• Manage benefits administration and employee engagement initiatives.

• Support compliance for both federally and provincially regulated employees. • Develop and implement HR processes that streamline operations and enable fiscally responsible decisions.

• Drive continuous improvement across HR practices and employee experiences.

Business Partnership

• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on organizational design, talent development, and workforce strategies.

• Provide insight and alignment with broader business goals. Build scalable HR infrastructure, programs, and systems to meet current and future organizational needs. • Manage and analyze exit interviews to deliver actionable insights that strengthen retention strategies and enhance the employee experience.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Lead full-cycle recruitment and workforce planning to support growth.

• Deliver structured, consistent onboarding programs across the business. • Act as the first point of contact for all employee HR-related inquiries.

• Champion a responsive, supportive employee service culture.

Compensation, Compliance & Best Practices

• Design and manage competitive, cost-effective compensation structures and salary bands. • Draft and implement HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks to support compliance, culture, and consistency.

• Ensure HR documentation, processes, and employee practices meet legislative requirements and align with HR best practices across Western Canada

Qualifications & Experience

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience in a generalist or HR business partner role. • Proven ability to lead recruitment, onboarding, policy development, and employee service functions.

• Strong track record of operational excellence and fiscally responsible HR practices. • Experience supporting organizations through business growth and scaling phases. • High business acumen with the ability to align HR initiatives with organizational objectives.

• Ability to work independently with a proactive mindset, maintain confidentiality with discretion, and build effective systems from the ground up.

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or equivalent business-focused graduate degree.

• CHRP or CPHR designation (or working toward certification).

• Experience in logistics, transportation, or construction industries is an asset. • Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices in Alberta and Western Canada.

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to shape and lead HR in a growing, entrepreneurial environment. • A collaborative, team-first culture.

• This position reports directly to the President.

• Exposure to a dynamic, essential industry with room for personal and professional development.

• The chance to contribute meaningfully to a company trusted in Alberta for over 305 years.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to [e-mail]. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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