Manager, Human Resources

J.D. Irving, Limited; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Irving Forest Services in Saint John, NB is seeking a strategic and hands-on Human Resources Manager to partner with leaders, attract and develop talent, and align workforce planning with business goals. You will drive practical HR solutions across the organization to strengthen engagement and performance.

You will lead full-cycle recruitment for leadership and critical roles, manage performance cycles, support leadership development, and enhance employee engagement across our industrial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive HR experience, including talent acquisition, performance management, leadership development, and employee relations.
• Experience with talent pipelines, succession planning, leadership development, and/or workforce planning is considered an asset.
• Strong aptitude with HRIS, recruitment systems, Microsoft Office, and related business tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support talent acquisition strategies, hiring plans, and talent pipelines aligned with current and future workforce needs.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for leadership, professional, highly skilled, and other business‑critical roles using fair, consistent, and effective selection practices.
• Support the divisional student and early talent programs including campus recruitment, student scholarships and development program.
• Manage the annual performance management cycle.
• Oversee leadership development programs, including delivery of internal training courses.
• Support talent review, succession planning, and workforce planning with practical recommendations, market insights, and talent solutions.
• Manage employee relations, including performance management and employee engagement initiatives.
• Partner with business leaders to understand needs and deliver effective HR solutions.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Performance management

Leadership development

Employee relations

HRIS

Recruitment systems

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS

Recruitment systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Irving Forest Services is seeking a strategic and hands‑on Human Resources Manager to join our Saint John, NB team. In this role, you will partner with leaders to attract, develop, and retain talent, support effective workforce planning, and deliver practical HR solutions that strengthen employee engagement and business performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support talent acquisition strategies, hiring plans, and talent pipelines aligned with current and future workforce needs.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for leadership, professional, highly skilled, and other business‑critical roles using fair, consistent, and effective selection practices.
• Support the divisional student and early talent programs including campus recruitment, student scholarships and development program
• Manage the annual performance management cycle
• Oversee leadership development programs, including delivery of internal training courses.
• Support talent review, succession planning, and workforce planning with practical recommendations, market insights, and talent solutions.
• Manage employee relations, including performance management and employee engagement initiatives.
• Partner with business leaders to understand needs and deliver effective HR solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive HR experience, including talent acquisition, performance management, leadership development, and employee relations.
• Experience with talent pipelines, succession planning, leadership development, and/or workforce planning is considered an asset.
• Strong aptitude with HRIS, recruitment systems, Microsoft Office, and related business tools.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to partner effectively with candidates, HR teams, business leaders, and external providers.
• Experience working in heavy industrial, construction, or manufacturing environments would be an asset.

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly. We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

Irving Forest Services consists of a group of professionals that support the efficient operation of all the Pulp & Paper Division’s facilities. From engineering to sales and customer service, the Irving Forest Services team is working on improving and modernizing the businesses. With over $1.1 billion being invested into our operations, we are investing in the next generation.