Human Resources Manager

High5; Surrey; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

High5 is seeking an HR Manager to partner with Aggregate and Construction Materials operations in British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. You will drive talent management, provide coaching to managers, and align HR initiatives with corporate policies.

The role requires 7–10 years of progressive HR generalist experience, a Bachelor’s in HR or related field, and a CPHR-equivalent certification is a plus. Expect 40% travel and a focus on labor relations, performance management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive HR generalist and business partner experience.
• HR Certification (CPHR or equivalent) is an added advantage.
• Systems knowledge including Microsoft Office, Success Factors, Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategy to ensure resources support planned business results.
• Collaborate with management to manage talent, identify issues, and build succession pools.
• Support recruiting and staffing activities, including interviewing and selection.
• Oversee onboarding, training, and new hire processes.
• Coordinate performance management, objective setting, development plans and appraisals.
• Act as primary contact for employee and labour relations; advise on disciplinary actions.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SuccessFactors

Google Suite

Job description

The Human Resources Manager serves as a strategic business partner providing comprehensive HR support to Aggregate and Construction Materials operations in British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. The role is responsible for talent management initiatives and providing timely coaching to managers aligned with corporate policies. The incumbent identifies key HR issues and plays a critical role in supporting broader business objectives.

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

• Implements HR strategy to ensure appropriate employee resources are available to achieve planned business results.
• Collaborates with management teams to effectively manage talent, identify organizational issues, and create robust succession pools.
• Supports recruiting and staffing activities, including interviewing and selection, in collaboration with the recruitment team.
• Oversees new hire administrative processes, including onboarding and training.
• Coordinates the full performance management cycle, including objective setting, development plans, and annual appraisals.
• Acts as the primary contact for employee and labour relations, overseeing investigations and advising on disciplinary actions.
• Partners with Labour Relations on grievance management, collective bargaining, and labour strategy.
• Coordinates compensation and benefits activities, including merit increases, bonus cycles, and job evaluations.
• Provides key analytics and reports on HR metrics to support business objectives and process improvements.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Education: Bachelor’s Degree.

Field of Study Preferred: Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Required Work Experience: 7–10 years of progressive HR generalist and business partner experience.

Required Training/Certifications: HR Certification (CPHR or equivalent) is an added advantage.

Required Technical Skills: Systems knowledge including Microsoft Office, Success Factors, Google Suite.

Travel Requirements: 40%

Additional Requirements:

• Must have demonstrated leadership experience and exposure to Organizational Development/Effectiveness (OD/OE). A combination of HR and operational background is required.
• Preference for solid background working in unionized workplaces.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and communication skills.
• Awareness of political and organizational dynamics.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Client approved Personal Protection Equipment (\"PPE\"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.