Director, Human Resources

North American Construction Group Inc.•Acheson, AB

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the Human Resources Director is responsible for leading the organization’s human resources strategy in alignment with business objectives. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across all HR functions, including talent management, employee relations, labour relations, compensation, payroll and total rewards. Here at NACG we want to be a part of the next step in your employment journey and push your future forward. Our people are what make North American Construction Group an industry leader, its our people that keep the largest fleet of equipment in Western Canada running and it's our people that keep our job sites safe.

Requirements

10 years’ experience gained through increasingly responsible management position within Human Resources (or in progressive generalist positions)
Experience and/or exposure to unionized labour force
Related Bachelor’s Degree
Specialized training in organizational planning, compensation, and labour relations
Ability to align HR programs and practices to support the organization
Proven track record in implementing and executing strategies, programs, and processes
Strong business acumen with the ability to assess situations not only from an HR perspective but also from a business perspective
Proactive in identification and resolution of human and organizational issues and opportunities
Strong leadership and coaching skills with excellent relationship building abilities
Well defined sense of diplomacy including solid negotiation, conflict resolution and people management skills
Understand/familiar with the critical issues as it pertains to key Human Resources functions
Ability to manage competing priorities
Practical knowledge of relevant legislation and legal environment, specifically labour law and employment standards
Able work collaboratively with other organizational and functional leaders and external client leaders and managers, with the interest and ability to mentor others
Results oriented with a customer and client focus

Nice To Haves

Industrial construction and/or mining industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

Direct Human Resources programs and processes
Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to the Human Resources team to deliver high-quality HR support across the organization
Oversee the design, implementation, and governance of compensation and Total Rewards programs, including salary structures, incentive plans, and benefits to ensure market competitiveness and alignment with corporate strategy
Direct the organization’s compensation philosophy, ensuring internal equity, external competitiveness, and alignment with performance outcomes
Ensure proactive and effective performance management processes across the organization
Maintain and oversee internal controls in accordance with corporate governance standards, including compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and external reporting requirements
Develop and implement Human Resources and corporate programs, policies and procedures
Lead the development and implementation of HR policies, programs, and procedures aligned with corporate and operational objectives
Ensure effective integration of HR programs with broader business initiatives and operational requirements
Oversee employee training and annual recertification on corporate values, Code of Conduct, and ethics policies
Identify and monitor legal and statutory requirements impacting HR, ensuring compliance and mitigating organizational risk
Act as the primary liaison with internal and external legal counsel on employment and labour matters
Provide strategic advice and coaching to executive and operational leadership on all people-related matters
Support organizational design, workforce planning, and leadership development initiatives
Establish and maintain effective employee relations and internal communication practices to foster engagement and a positive workplace culture
Participate in estimating, contracts, and business development processes by advising on labour strategy, workforce requirements, and collective agreement considerations
Provide ongoing insights and recommendations to leadership to improve employee management practices and organizational effectiveness
Lead and manage HR-related content for the Management Information Circular (MIC) and other governance disclosures
Direct labour and employee relations
Manage multiple collective agreements through supporting grievance resolutions, preparing for labour arbitrations, acting as spokesperson and advisor during negotiations, and communicating collective agreement settlement results to appropriate parties
Liaise with senior operations management on a clear collective bargaining mandate prior to commencing collective bargaining and provide expertise to the process
Build positive working relationships with union leadership
Investigate and prepare for quasi-judicial hearings including Labour Relations, Human Rights, and Employment Standards hearings
Provide resources to coach and advice to resolve issues involving employees and management
Develop and deliver coaching and training to operational management and leadership regarding employee relations matters