Labour Relations & HR Manager

Humans of HR; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency, Humans of HR, is seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee operations in a unionized environment. This role involves acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and championing employee experience across a dynamic organization in the Fraser Valley.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a unionized environment.
• Strong foundation in employee and labor relations.
• Demonstrated success in managing collective agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead advisor on labor relations matters including collective bargaining.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, and payroll.
• Manage complex employee relations issues with integrity.

Skills

Employee Relations

Labor Relations

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

HR Systems Knowledge

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$100,000.00/yr - CA$120,000.00/yr

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Introducing Top Talent to Leading Organizations across Canada @ Humans of HR

Humans of HR is an upcoming boutique recruitment agency and is very quickly becoming the go-to agency for hiring and placement of skilled Professionals. Combined with our vast network and extraordinary customer-centric approach, we are the obvious choice in helping you find your next home.

Our client, a growing and dynamic organization based in the Fraser Valley, is seeking a skilled and strategic HR professional to step into the role of LR & HR Manager. This is a pivotal onsite position supporting a workforce of employees in a unionized, operational environment.

In this leadership role, you will serve as the primary HR contact for a major Canadian site, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and a champion for the employee experience. You’ll be responsible for all facets of people operations — from labor relations and contract negotiations to performance management, compliance, and workforce planning.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, high-impact environments, and brings a mix of strategic thinking and hands-on HR expertise, particularly in union settings. You’ll be leading a small HR team and working cross-functionally across operations, production, and senior leadership to ensure a positive, solutions-driven workplace culture.

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as the lead advisor on labor relations matters including collective bargaining, grievance resolution, and discipline.
• Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders at all levels, from the shop floor to the executive suite.
• Oversee the full scope of HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, payroll coordination, and policy administration.
• Lead investigations and manage complex employee relations issues with discretion and integrity.
• Champion data-informed HR practices, ensuring HR systems are optimized and utilized effectively.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to a team of HR professionals, fostering continuous development and engagement.
• Participate in key regional HR projects and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with a strong foundation in employee and labor relations.
• Demonstrated success negotiating and managing collective agreements, ideally in a large or complex operational setting.
• Previous experience managing direct reports and leading HR in a unionized environment.
• A collaborative, servant-leader approach that promotes trust, transparency, and accountability.
• A solid understanding of HR systems and comfort navigating multiple platforms.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of professionalism and emotional intelligence.

At Humans of HR, we support the development and growth of our candidates to reach their full potential. If you are thinking about your next career move and the above role is just the right fit, please send us your resume along with a cover letter in confidence and one of our consultants will be in touch for a confidential discussion.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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