Regional People and Culture Leader

Congebec Inc; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Congebec Inc. is seeking a Regional People & Culture Leader to partner with operations across Alberta, including Calgary warehouses. This hands-on role manages recruitment, employee relations, coaching, policy development and organizational initiatives to support business success.

You will advise leaders, balance priorities, and drive strategic people programs across multiple sites. The role requires 5–10 years of HR experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel within

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of progressive HR experience in generalist or business partner roles.
• Experience supporting operational leaders in multi-site environments.
• Strong expertise in employee relations, performance management, recruitment and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary People & Culture partner for assigned operations, guiding employees and managers on people matters.
• Build trusted relationships with operational leaders on ER, PM, workforce planning, talent acquisition, leadership development and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for various roles and levels.
• Coach leaders to manage performance, attendance, workplace conflict, investigations, disciplinary matters, and development.
• Blend business objectives with legislative requirements and company values in policies and programs.
• Support change initiatives and implement People & Culture programs across the organization.
• Lead national P&C initiatives to strengthen leadership and employee experience.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and compliance programs.
• Coordinate onboarding, training, and development to align with strategic objectives.
• Manage leaves, accommodation requests, workers' compensation, and related ER matters.
• Support engagement, recognition, and communication to foster a high-performing culture.

Skills

HR Generalist partner

Employee relations

Performance management

Recruitment

Employment legislation

Leadership coaching

Education

Post-secondary education in HR or Business Admin

CHRP designation (asset)

Job description

The Regional People & Culture Leader steers all key internal relationships in the region as the primary HR partner for several cold storage warehouses across the organization, providing day-to-day support and guidance to employees and leaders. This is a hands-on role that requires a strong and adaptive mindset and the bandwidth to juggle all aspects of HR, from recruitment and employee relations to leadership coaching and organizational initiatives. Working closely with operational leaders, the People & Culture Leader has an insightful perception of cultural health, leveraging this connectedness to both anticipate needs and help create practical people solutions that support employees, strengthen teams, and contribute to business success.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary People & Culture partner for assigned operations, providing guidance and support to employees, supervisors, and managers on a broad range of people matters.

• Build strong relationships with operational leaders and act as a trusted advisor on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, talent acquisition, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.

• Lead full-cycle recruitment activities for operational, professional, technical, and leadership positions.

• Coach and influence leaders to elevate their management of performance, attendance, workplace conflict, investigations, disciplinary matters, and employee development.

• Provide practical recommendations that effectively blend business objectives, employee experience, legislative requirements, and company values as integral parts of a balanced and strategically directed whole.

• Support organizational change initiatives and contribute to the successful implementation of People & Culture programs across the organization.

• Lead and contribute to national People & Culture initiatives and projects that strengthen leadership capability, enhance the employee experience, and support organizational objectives.

• Develop, review, and implement HR policies, procedures, and programs while ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and best practices.

• Coordinate onboarding, training, and development activities to support employee and leadership growth that align with strategic objectives.

• Manage employee leaves, accommodation requests, workers' compensation claims, and other employee relations matters.

• Support employee engagement, recognition, and communication initiatives that foster a positive and high-performing workplace culture.

What You'll Bring

• 5-10 years of progressive Human Resources experience in a generalist or business partner capacity.

• Experience supporting operational leaders in fast-paced, multi-site environments.

• Strong expertise in employee relations, performance management, recruitment, employment legislation, and HR best practices.

• Demonstrated ability to build trust, influence decisions, and establish credibility with leaders and employees at all levels of the organization.

• Excellent judgment and a practical, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving, while exercising continuous mindfulness of strategic direction.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to balance competing priorities and effectively manage a diverse workload, while maintaining a productive output of contributions and value creation.

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• CHRP designation is considered an asset.

• Occasional travel to supported locations within Canada is required.

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while remaining closely connected to the business. You'll partner with leaders across multiple locations, support employees through important moments in their careers, and contribute to initiatives that help shape the future of our organization. If you're an HR professional who enjoys both the strategic and practical sides of the profession and thrives in an operational environment, we'd love to hear from you.

This job description is subject to revision based on operational needs. Here is a list of our employee benefits.