Manager Human Resources

ContainerWorld Forwarding Services Inc.; Richmond; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ContainerWorld in Richmond, BC, seeks an HR leader to implement policies, oversee recruitment and development, and ensure OH&S compliance across operations. The role includes guiding managers on HR matters and maintaining relationships with the hourly union group.

We require CHRP designation or equivalent, 4–6 years of HR experience, and strong communication skills. The role supports budgeting and strategic HR initiatives in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• CHRP designation is required.
• 4 to 6 years of related HR experience.
• Strong understanding of HR policies and compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and apply HR policies and process guidelines to ensure compliance and consistent practices.
• Manage recruitment processes and oversee orientation, training and development programs.
• Ensure OH&S compliance and implement return-to-work programs; provide guidance to managers on HR matters.
• Manage the collective agreement for hourly union employees; advise on interpretation and progressive discipline guidelines.
• Prepare and manage the HR budget to align with financial objectives.

Skills

CHRP designation

Experience 4-6 years

HR policy knowledge

Strong communication

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

MS Office

Job description

ContainerWorld located in Richmond, British Columbia is a premier logistics provider for the beverage industry; privately owned company with approximately 400 employees throughout its BC facilities.

We are a state-of-the-art forwarding, warehousing and distribution Company. We have a Warehouse Management System to include voice picking, interleaved put-away/replenishment and license plated inventory with RF scanning. Our automation also includes an ERP, CRM, Truckmate, Sage, Kronos and other applications to prime us for present and future expansions. ContainerWorld actively supports Lean Six Sigma concepts. ContainerWorld Group of Companies are divisions under the Mullen Group, publicly traded on TSX.

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for efficient and effective utilization of resources in their area and/or related areas/departments, with the objective to create a competitive advantage for the Company through our employees. This position works independently, taking guidance from business plans, to provide operational leadership for HR related matters. This position has considerable impact on efficient operations of own area and many other areas/department and may influence the organization’s long-term reputation and overall standing in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Formulate and apply HR Policies and process guidelines to ensure compliance and consistent practices.

• Maintain total compensation and performance review program
• Recommend and develop amendments to company policies
• Manage the recruitment process
• Manage orientation, training and development programs
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety requirements and return to work programs.
• Provide guidance to department managers and staff regarding HR matters

Manage Company’s hourly union Collective Agreement to ensure compliance with terms of the agreement.

• Participate in Collective Agreement planning
• Provide counsel on collective agreement interpretation
• Formulate guidelines for the application of progressive disciplines
• Maintain relationship with the union representatives

3. Manage the HR budget to align with Company’s financial objective.

• Prepare and present HR budget for financial approval
• Responsible for financial performance of own area

Requirements:

• Others- Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP designation)
• 4 to 6 years related experience.

Job Specific Skills, Knowledge & Competencies

• Independently identifies and analyzes readily available facts
• Some creative problem solving is required to execute assigned work
• Written and verbal communication includes information, internal or external, often requiring clarification and may include basic direction, instruction or presentation to others
• Strong tact and judgment in stressful situations
• Significant attention to detail
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Good technical skills with warehouse management systems and MS Office tools