Entry level human resources Jobs in Calgary, AB

Description

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What You'll Do

Strategic Business Partnership

• Collaborate with senior leaders and executives on workforce planning, succession planning, talent management, employee engagement, and leadership development.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on workforce, organizational, leadership, and employee relations matters.
• Partner with HR Centres of Excellence (COEs) to implement programs, policies, and initiatives aligned with strategic business goals.
• Anticipate business needs and emerging trends, developing proactive HR solutions that support future organizational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, labour regulations, and corporate policies.

Organizational Effectiveness & Talent Strategy

• Partner with leadership teams to identify organizational needs and develop HR strategies that build organizational capability.
• Support succession planning, leadership development, career development programs, and high-potential talent identification.
• Lead and facilitate organizational change initiatives that support business transformation and growth.
• Develop and implement policies, programs, and practices that align talent strategies with business objectives.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on engagement, accountability, continuous improvement, and inclusion.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of HR Business Partners.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, labour relations, talent acquisition, performance management, total rewards, ability management, and workforce planning.
• Build a highly effective HR team recognized as trusted partners across the organization.
• Lead HR projects and initiatives while ensuring successful execution, resource management, and measurable outcomes.
• Provide direction and support in labour relations matters, including grievance and arbitration processes.

Human Resources Programs & Operations

• Support the successful delivery of core HR programs including compensation planning, performance management, talent review, and succession planning.
• Provide leadership in the implementation and administration of HR programs across assigned business units.
• Develop communication and education strategies that drive adoption and understanding of HR initiatives.
• Partner with HR Centres of Excellence to identify opportunities for program enhancements and continuous improvement.
• Conduct and oversee complex workplace investigations and employee relations matters.

What You'll Bring

Skills & Competencies

• Strong business acumen with the ability to align HR strategies to organizational goals.
• Exceptional relationship-building, influencing, communication, and consulting skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proven leadership experience with a collaborative, coaching-oriented approach.
• Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, and alternative dispute resolution skills.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity while maintaining focus and delivering results.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong commitment to inclusion, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms; Workday experience is considered an asset.

Knowledge & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Business, or a related discipline.
• CPHR designation (or actively maintained equivalent HR designation).
• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience within complex organizations.
• Minimum 5 years of people leadership experience.
• Proven success partnering with senior leaders and executives in a strategic HR advisory capacity.
• Demonstrated experience leading organizational change initiatives and HR projects.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian labour and employment legislation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting operations, manufacturing, industrial, energy, oilfield, or heavy equipment environments.
• Experience working within unionized environments, including grievance and arbitration processes.
• Knowledge of disability management, return-to-work programs, WCB, STD, and LTD administration.
• Understanding of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Why Join Finning?

At Finning, you'll have the opportunity to influence business strategy through people, lead meaningful organizational change, and contribute to building a high-performing culture. You'll work alongside talented leaders and HR professionals while helping shape the future of Canada's largest Caterpillar dealer.

If you're a strategic HR leader who enjoys partnering with business leaders, driving change, and developing talent, we'd love to hear from you.

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.