Human Resources Manager

MDA; Richmond; Presencial; CAD 110.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation and benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Descripción de la vacante

MDA Space in Richmond, BC is seeking a seasoned Strategic HR Partner to advise senior leaders and drive people strategies in a fast‑paced, high‑tech environment. You will partner with business areas to navigate complex HR challenges, implement tailored solutions, and enable organizational growth.

You will lead talent initiatives, design organizational structures, and contribute to change management and workforce planning while collaborating with cross‑functional HR teams.

Formación

• 10+ years of strategic HR business partner experience.
• Experience supporting executive leadership in a high‑tech manufacturing environment is an asset.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources Management, CHRL certification or equivalent; MBA is an asset.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship‑building skills.
• Experience with transformation and change management, including coaching leaders.
• Strong analytical skills to analyze HR data and inform decisions.
• Strong business acumen and ability to align HR strategies with objectives.
• Willingness to travel 15–20% of the time.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic HR support to multiple client groups to drive business outcomes and organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with business leaders to identify talent issues and develop strategic solutions.
• Guide managers on employee relations, performance management, compensation, retention and engagement.
• Partner with leaders to design organizational structures, processes and systems to support objectives.
• Lead change management initiatives and coach leaders through transitions.
• Analyze HR data and metrics to inform decisions and measure impact.

Conocimientos

Strategic HR leadership

Relationship building

Change management

HR analytics

Communication

Travel flexibility

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in HR Management

CHRL certification

MBA (asset)

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Description

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) (NYSE:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space and defence industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 4,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.

The Role: Join Our Team as a Strategic HR Partner

We are seeking a seasoned Human Resources Manager to join our team at our Richmond, BC location, and supporting our senior leaders. As a trusted advisor to our business leaders, you will leverage your exceptional relationship-building, strategic thinking and results-orientation skills to drive business outcomes and deliver tailored people solutions that enable our organization to thrive in a rapidly evolving environment. In this critical role, you will partner closely with senior leadership, and business area HR teams to navigate complex people-related challenges, foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, and drive strategic initiatives that propel our business forward.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic HR support to multiple client groups/functions, to drive business outcomes and achieve organizational objectives. This includes developing and implementing HR strategies, programs, and initiatives that align with business priorities, support the growth and development of the organization and enhance employee engagement and retention
• Collaborate and work proactively with business leaders toidentifykey talent issuesimpactingbusiness goals, and offer strategic solutions, includingidentifyingandretainingtop talent
• Provide expert guidance andassistanceto managers on a wide range of human resource issues, including employee relations, conflict resolution, performance and compensation management, employee retention and engagement, workplace accommodations, and employment legislation, HRpoliciesand people programs
• Partner with leaders to design and implement organizational structures, processes, and systems that support businessobjectivesand drive efficiency and effectiveness
• Develop and implement organizational design plans to support business objectives
• Design and implement cultural transformation and change management initiatives to support businessobjectivesand drive employee engagement and retention
• Identifyand implement process improvements and operational excellence initiatives
• Develop and execute integration plans for mergers and acquisitions to ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives
• Collaborate closely with MDA’s HR COE team to design and implement new initiatives, process implementation and leverage teamexpertisein planning and delivering functional initiatives to respective client group
• Manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, with the ability to shift between strategic, operational, and tactical levels
• Communicate,facilitate, and/or present talent programs and rollouts at the business area level
• Activelyparticipatein HR enterprise initiatives, such as development of new human resources talent programs for the organization as a whole
• Lead change management initiatives to support business transformation, including communicating,trainingandmonitoringchanges and providing coaching to leaders
• Analyze HR data and metrics to inform business decisions,identifytrends, and measure the impact of HR initiatives
• Manage through ambiguity, uncertainty, and changing priorities, whilemaintaininga solution-oriented approach
• Provide responsive andtimelysupport to business leaders and employees, ensuring that HR services are delivered ina timelyand effective manner
• Staying up to date with industry trends and best practices
• Collaborating with other HR functions to ensure integrated HR services
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to foster a culture of belonging and inclusivity
• Workforce planning and talent management strategies to drive business growth and innovation, such as critical talent planning and succession
• Provide coaching and guidance to senior executives on HR-related matters, including talent management, organizational design, and change management
• Develop andmaintainrelationships with external partners, including consultants, vendors, and industry experts to stay informed about best practices and emerging trends
• Sharing best practices and knowledge across HR teams to drive consistency and excellence in HR service delivery
• Developing andmaintainingstrong relationships with HR leaders and teams across the organization to drive collaboration and alignment

Candidate Profile:

• A seasoned human resource professional with 10+ years of related business partnering experience, with a focus on strategic HR leadership and senior-level project management
• Experience supporting executive leadershipwithin a high-tech manufacturing industry is an asset
• Completion of post-secondary education in Human Resources Management, CHRL certification or equivalent. MBA an asset
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust with business leaders, HRpeersand employees
• Experience withtransformation andchange management, including developing and implementing change management plans, communicating changes to employees, and providing coaching to leaders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze HR data and metrics to inform business decisions
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to understand businessobjectivesand develop HR strategies to support them
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Proficient in using HR Analytics to make informed decisions and be able to measure impact (proficient in MS Office tools)
• Strong understanding of applicable employment and human rights legislationin BC
• Proven skills in coaching, facilitation, conflict resolution, risk management, and relationship management
• Strong attention to detail and ability tomaintainconfidentiality
• Effective and persuasive oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives
• Ability to travel 15-20% of time

What We Offer:

We’rea dream team of purpose-driven,collaborativeand passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. Ifyou’reexcited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation,we’lltake you there.

Comments/Special Considerations:

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

MDA is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If yourequireassistanceand/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free tonotify us.