About the Role :
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity offering strategic oversight and operational responsibility across a multi-site footprint spanning Canada, the USA, and Brazil. The Manager, Human Resources serves as the primary HR leader for the Americas division, partnering closely with both MFL and UT leadership teams to design and deliver people programs that enable business success, foster leadership capability, and support company growth. The ideal candidate is a trusted advisor, strong collaborator, and strategic influencer with significant experience supporting global organizations.
Key Responsibilities :
Strategic HR Leadership
- Partner with Americas leadership teams to align HR and business strategies.
- Translate people strategies into measurable initiatives supporting organizational priorities.
- Influence and negotiate with leaders on HR programs, workforce investments, and change management.
- Liaise with local leaders, HRBPs, and COEs globally to execute strategic people initiatives.
Talent & Leadership Development
Provide executive coaching to senior leaders to enhance team effectiveness.Drive succession planning, leadership pipeline development, and high-potential talent programs.Design and implement career development frameworks to support growth and upskilling in the region.Retention & Engagement
Create strategies to attract, retain, and engage technical talent in a competitive market.Partner with business leaders on culture improvement, engagement, and change management efforts.Lead employee listening programs and leverage feedback to drive continuous improvement.HR Execution & Strategy
Design and deliver compensation, benefits, and workforce strategies for all Americas locations.Ensure HR policies are scalable and aligned to global standards, while accommodating local market needs.Lead transformation initiatives integrating new HR programs and processes.Employee Relations
Champion positive employee relations and ensure consistent application of HR policies and compliance.Coach supervisors on employee relations and process improvements.Conduct workplace investigations and prepare related findings.HR Team Leadership
Promote a positive, collaborative, and high-performance culture within HR, modeling corporate values.Develop and mentor a high-impact HR team.Work with HR partners and People & Performance teams to deliver strategic outcomes.Reporting & Compliance
Report on HR metrics and contribute to presentations and leadership communications.Support company-wide process improvements and best practices.Ensure legal compliance with employment legislation across multiple jurisdictions.Manage employee relations counseling, outplacement counseling, and exit interviewing.Conduct research on personnel programs, policies, and employment law, and recommend improvements
Qualifications :
10+ years of HR management experience, including 5+ years supporting global or multi-country organizations (oil & gas / industrial services experience preferred).Degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field.Change Management certification preferred.Demonstrated experience leading HR teams and initiatives across multiple geographies.CHRP designation is an asset.Skills & Attributes :
Proven ability to influence, negotiate, and drive HR strategy in global settings.Proficient in leadership coaching, change management, organizational design, and workforce planning.Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and adapts to changing priorities.Data-driven, translating people insights into action.Strong interpersonal, relationship building, and influencing skills.Expertise in conflict resolution, problem-solving, and customer-focused HR service.Advanced proficiency with HRIS and MS Office Suite.In-depth knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment legislation
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