Human Resources Manager

SoTalent; Surrey; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage

Pension plan

RRSP/TFSA

Mental health support

Tuition assistance

Career development opportunities

Parental leave support

Job summary

SoTalent is seeking a seasoned Human Resources Manager for a leading heavy industrial and construction materials firm with operations across British Columbia.

Based in Surrey, BC, you will partner with the aggregate and construction divisions, overseeing the full employee lifecycle, talent management, succession planning, labor relations, onboarding, and performance coaching, while driving safety and HR metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR/Business or related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive HR experience as HR Generalist/Business Partner.
• Unionized environment experience preferred.
• CPHR designation is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with HRIS and office software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regional HR strategy to align staffing with production needs.
• Manage labor relations, including grievances and bargaining strategies.
• Lead talent acquisition, onboarding, and training programs.
• Facilitate annual performance reviews and development planning.
• Administer compensation programs, merit increases, and job evaluations.
• Provide data-driven HR insights through metrics to improve processes.
• Champion a safety culture and ensure site compliance with health protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic partnership

Communication

Talent management

Negotiation

Data-driven HR

Education

Bachelor Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

I am currently seeking a seasoned Human Resources Manager on behalf of a leading heavy industrial and construction materials firm with operations spanning British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. This is a critical leadership role based in Surrey, BC, designed for a professional who enjoys a mix of strategic partnership and hands-on operational support.

The successful candidate will act as a primary business partner for the aggregate and construction divisions, ensuring that people strategies align with large-scale production goals. You will oversee the full employee lifecycle, from high level talent management and succession planning to day-to-day labor relations and performance coaching.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee regional HR strategy to ensure staffing levels meet operational requirements.
• Manage labor relations, including grievance handling and contributing to collective bargaining strategies.
• Lead talent acquisition efforts and coordinate comprehensive onboarding and training programs.
• Facilitate the annual performance review cycle and development planning.
• Administer compensation programs, including merit increases and job evaluations.
• Provide data driven insights through HR metrics to improve business processes.
• Champion a rigorous safety culture, ensuring all environmental and health protocols are followed across all sites.

Candidate Profile

• You must hold a Bachelor Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 to 10 years of progressive experience as an HR Generalist or Business Partner is required.
• You must have a background that combines HR expertise with direct operational exposure, ideally within a unionized environment.
• Professional designation such as CPHR is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and office suites like Google Workspace or Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel up to 40 percent of the time to various regional sites.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in organizational development and effectiveness.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities with an understanding of complex organizational dynamics.
• Compliance with safety standards, including being clean shaven for respirator fit testing when required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary ranging from 115,000 to 135,000 dollars per year.
• Performance bonus potential reaching up to 36 percent of base pay.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage for employees and dependents.
• Robust pension plan and access to voluntary savings programs like RRSP and TFSA.
• Support for mental health and well being through family assistance programs.
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition assistance and career growth pathways.
• Financial support for new parents and service recognition programs.

Please note that this role requires a pre employment background check, including criminal record verification and drug and alcohol testing.

If you are a builder at heart who thrives in a collaborative, safety first environment, I would like to discuss this opportunity with you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.