Project Human Resources Lead - Pipeline

Surerus Murphy Joint Venture; Alberta; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

RRSP matching

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Surerus Murphy Joint Venture in Alberta seeks a Project Human Resources Lead - Pipeline to provide strategic and day-to-day HR support for project operations, including onboarding, employee relations, investigations, performance management, and workforce planning.

You will partner with project leadership, union representatives, and Health & Safety to ensure compliance with collective agreements and employment legislation while promoting a respectful, safe, and productive work environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources or related discipline as a base requirement.
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CPHR) is considered an asset.
• Experience in field-based project environments and handling labour relations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead project HR functions and advise Project Leadership and Joint Venture partners on employee and labour relations.
• Develop and implement project HR strategies aligned with collective agreements and regulatory obligations.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and workforce readiness.
• Oversee onboarding and administration with Payroll and Health & Safety teams.
• Provide day-to-day guidance on performance management and disciplinary actions.
• Lead governance of Drug and Alcohol standards and policy interpretation.
• Maintain confidential HR documents and data integrity.
• Advise Field Leaders on HR matters in line with policies and legislation.
• Collaborate with Indigenous and Local Engagement teams to maximize local employment.
• Provide workforce analytics to support planning and decision making.

Skills

MS Office

Verbal & written communication

Client-focused mindset

Stakeholder management

HR policy interpretation

Change management

Confidentiality & discretion

Leadership support

Education

Post-secondary education in Human Resources or related discipline

CPHR certification (asset)

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

ROLE

The Project Human Resources Lead - Pipeline is responsible for providing strategic and day to day Human Resources support for project operations, including onboarding, employee and labour relations, workplace investigations, performance management, workforce planning and compliance. As a trusted advisor to project leadership, this role provides guidance on Human Resources best practices, collective agreement interpretation, employment legislation, and risk mitigation while partnering with cross-functional teams to support project execution and workforce objectives. The Project Human Resources Lead builds and fosters strong relationships with project, corporate, and client stakeholders, and champions a culture aligned with SMJV's values of Never Harm, Trust, Integrity, and Assured Delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead all project HR functions, serving as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert advisor to Project Leadership and Joint Venture partners on employee and labour relations, onboarding, investigations, performance management, risk mitigation, and organizational effectiveness.
• Develop and implement project specific HR strategies and that align with business objectives, operational requirements, collective agreement, and regulatory obligations.
• Support, implement, and administer corporate and project specific HR programs, including recruitment, performance management, employment processing, employee engagement and retention.
• Provide leadership and oversight for project start-up activities, including mobilization planning, onboarding programs, workforce readiness initiatives, and ensuring client-specific requirements are met.
• Partner with Project Leaders and the Talent Acquisition team to support recruitment, including job description development, interviews, compensation recommendations, selection of candidates, and onboarding.
• Execute site level onboarding and administration requirements in collaboration with Payroll and the Health & Safety team.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to project leadership, including coaching, professional development, and corrective action.
• Lead the administration and support governance of the Drug and Alcohol Standard, serving as the project subject matter expertise on policy interpretation, testing requirements, fitness for work considerations, accommodation, compliance obligations, and stakeholder communications, in collaboration with corporate support.
• Maintain confidential HR documents and files, ensuring compliance with company standards and legislative obligations.
• Provide strategic advice, risk assessments, and recommendations to Field Leaders, Department Leadership, and Project Management on HR matters, in line with company policies, collective agreements, best practices, legislative requirements.
• Provide support to employees regarding workplace concerns and HR related inquires.
• Maintain professionalism, sound judgement, discretion, and confidentiality while adhering to privacy legislation and company policies.
• Lead and conduct workplace investigations in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Policy, providing objective findings, recommendations, and resolutions plans to support a respectful and inclusive workplace.
• Provide discipline guidance to leaders and ensure progressive discipline practices are applied consistently and fairly in accordance with company policies, collective agreements, employment legislation, and best practices.
• Liaise with the union representatives and provide grievance support in collaboration with HR Leadership and Joint Venture partners.
• Partner with Health and Wellness and Health and Safety teams to support workforce health, well-being, fitness-for-work programs, workplace accommodations, and other people-related initiatives that promote a safe, healthy, and productive work environment.
• Advise and support employee departures, including dismissals, layoffs, and workforce reductions, while ensuring compliance with legislation and collective agreements.
• Collaborate with the Indigenous and Local Engagement Team to maximize employment in the surrounding Indigenous and Local communities; strategizes with, and supports, the Indigenous and Local Engagement team to execute their Indigenous and Local Engagement Plan.
• Manage and oversee data integrity, workforce reporting, and project related analytics to support business planning and decision making.
• Coach, mentor, and development HR Administrators & Coordinators to promote professional growth.
• Promote, communicate, and implement human resources programs, initiatives and organizational changes.

Note: In addition to these duties personnel are required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required in order to support the objectives of the company.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and progressive HR experience will be considered.
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CPHR) is considered an asset.

Experience

• 7 - 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience in a generalist capacity, including at least 3 years in a Senior Human Resources Advisor or leadership role, providing strategic guidance on employee relations, labour relations, performance management, workplace investigations, and workforce planning.
• Minimum 3 years of field-based Human Resources experience in a pipeline, construction, or project environment, preferably working for a contractor would be an asset.

Skills and Knowledge

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, business acumen, and a client-focused approach, with the ability to influence stakeholders and build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing business needs, exercise sound judgement, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced, project-based environment.
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, labour relations principles, collective agreement administration, and Human Resources best practices.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is field based and often works within remote project locations. Travel and/or living in temporary accommodations is required. The typical work schedule will be 6 days on, 1 day off, working 12 hours per day for the duration of the project.

Competitive benefits package, RRSP matching, and Employee Assistance Program.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Project Human Resources Lead reports to the Executive Vice President of Human Resources and/or Project Designate.

Expected Compensation Range of $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

We thank all applicants in advance. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Department: Human Resources

This is a project based position