Human Resource Strategist

ROLE: Reporting to the President, this role is part of a dynamic team responsible for leading the ongoing development of culture and HR strategy based on alignment with organizational direction. QUALIFICATIONS: * 10 years of Human Resources generalist experience and responsibility for operating, redesign and implementation of functions including human resource and leadership development, performance management, compensation, benefits, succession plans, policy development and employee relations. * Client-focused with highly proficient consulting skills including collaboration, facilitation, influencing and needs assessments. * Proven ability to think critically, problem solve, and provide analysis and recommendations. * Organizational and business acumen, with the ability to understand, implement and support multiple priorities and activities. * Advanced verbal and written skills and an ability to adapt to a variety of styles. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Develop and maintain people practices that efficiently and effectively support Watt Consulting Group’s culture and direction, while meeting best practice standards and stakeholder requirements. * In close partnership with the senior leadership team, continue to strengthen a high performance culture through effective organizational design, employee and leadership development and HR practices. * Optimize Watt Consulting Group's people and talent practices in recruitment, total rewards, and performance development, ensuring fit within principles and strategic direction. Prioritize annual HR plans in conjunction with Watt’s strategic plans. * Partner with the President to implement effective employee communications processes that support and facilitate the ongoing development of company culture. * Talent Management (development, goal & performance planning, and succession). * Managing and leading the design and implementation of Watt Consulting Group's total rewards portfolio, including compensation and benefits. Establishing compensation philosophy and practices that are aligned to business strategy and ensuring market competitiveness of compensation and benefit programs. * Employee Relations. * Recruiting * Partner with the President and management to develop, implement and update corporate policies and procedures to meet legal, federal and provincial requirements. Company Information Since 1983, Watt Consulting Group has been a multi-disciplinary civil engineering, transportation planning and land survey practice, operating out of offices in Calgary, Victoria, Vancouver, Kelowna, Edmonton and Lloydminster. We provide transportation planning, engineering and geomatics services to a wide variety of public and private sector clients throughout Western Canada. We strive to achieve our Vision of being a recognized leader in the creation of vibrant and livable communities. You will be joining a team that is passionate about what they do and who hold themselves to a high standard of excellence. We take our work to “HEART”. These are the values we hold high and strive to live by every day: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity and to grow your career in a dynamic organization, owned and led by employees, submit your resume here. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Watt Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer.