Manager of Employee Relations (Public Sector)

Bilinguallink; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Bilinguallink is seeking an Human Resources Manager to lead the HR function and partner with senior leadership to translate strategy into people practices. This hands-on, steady leader will guide the HR team and the broader organization in a 100% in-office environment in Alberta.

You bring 6+ years of progressive HR experience, strong knowledge of employment and human rights law, a Bachelor's degree in HR/Business, and ideally experience in the public sector or NPO.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of progressive HR experience, including people leadership.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, human rights legislation, and HR best practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• CPHR designation (or working toward designation) is an asset.
• Experience in public sector or NPO is an asset.
• Experience working in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR professionals.
• Partner with senior leadership and managers to ensure HR processes are understood, applied consistently, and aligned with business needs.
• Oversee performance management, employee relations, investigations, accommodations, and terminations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, collective agreements, and organizational policies.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, and employee engagement.
• Provide guidance on recruitment, compensation, and workforce planning.
• Champion culture, employee engagement, and a public, people-first environment.

Skills

HR leadership

Employment law

Employee relations

Confidentiality

Change management

Education

Bachelor's in HR/BA/IR

Job description

The Human Resources Manager will lead the HR function and act as a trusted partner to senior leadership, translating business strategy into effective and compliant people practices. This role is requiring a hands‑on, steady leader capable of guiding both the HR team and the broader organization. Prior experience in the public service or NPO’s will be considered as a strong asset. Experience working in a unionized environment is considered an asset.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR professionals.
• Partner closely with senior leadership and managers to ensure HR processes are well understood, applied consistently, and aligned with business needs.
• Oversee performance management, employee relations, investigations, accommodations, and terminations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, collective agreements, and organizational policies.
• Support organizational initiatives related to workforce planning, succession planning, and employee engagement.
• Provide guidance on recruitment, compensation, and workforce planning, ensuring quality of hire and long‑term fit.
• Champion culture, employee engagement, and a public, people‑first environment.

Profile & Competencies:

• Professional, thoughtful leader who guides rather than dictates.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to balance legal, cultural, and business considerations.
• Comfortable coaching HR team members and supporting leaders through change.
• Ready to step into senior HR leadership responsibilities over time.

MUST HAVES:

• Minimum +6 years of progressive HR experience, including people leadership.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, human rights legislation, and HR best practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• Experience within the following industries is a strong asset: Public sector, NPO.
• CPHR designation (or working toward designation) considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, human rights legislation, and HR best practices.Experience working in a unionized environment is considered an asset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive matters.

Environment:

• 100% in‑office role
• Interesting salary + benefits.