HR Operations Manager

Job Description

Vortex Stratégie & recrutement is actively seeking for a HR Operations Manager for its client, a company in the construction industry located on the south shore of Montreal.

A rapidly growing company with approximately 50 employees, our client plans to double its workforce over the next few years. In this context, establishing a new Human Resources department is essential to support and structure this growth.

The successful candidate will play a key role in implementing and maintaining modern, fair, and effective Human Resources practices tailored to the realities of the construction industry. You will act as a strategic partner to both site and office managers, ensuring the consistency, compliance, and effectiveness of HR programs.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Develop and structure the entire recruitment process, including job postings, on-site recruitment activities (schools), candidate screening, conducting interviews, updating job descriptions, and contributing to workforce planning;

• Prepare and maintain employee records (new hires, departures, leaves, absences, vacations, anniversaries, contracts, uniforms, etc.);

• Provide support to employees and managers regarding the application of company policies and procedures;

• Ensure compliance with labour laws, CNESST requirements, and occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations on construction sites, including the preparation of required documentation and implementation of necessary actions;

• Coordinate and manage CNESST claims and disability cases, from opening the files through to resolution;

• Coordinate the onboarding and integration of new employees;

• In collaboration with company leadership, develop a strategic employer branding plan to support talent attraction efforts;

• Develop and maintain partnerships with vocational schools (DEP programs) by participating in recruitment activities to attract and recruit future graduates;

• In collaboration with the management team, organize events aimed at maintaining a positive team spirit (team-building activities and Christmas party);

• During your first year, you will be responsible for implementing a group insurance plan for all employees;

• Manage employee relations, assist with conflict resolution, and provide support to employees;

• Implement a performance management process, including employee performance reviews;

• Perform any other related duties associated with establishing a new Human Resources department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and/or a related field;

• Membership with the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés (CRHA) is considered an asset;

• Experience in the construction and/or industrial sector is considered an asset;

• Strong organizational skills and excellent ability to manage priorities;

• Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal abilities;

• Ability to manage multiple files and priorities simultaneously;

• Excellent writing skills and ability to synthesize information;

• Autonomy, confidence, thoroughness, dynamism, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills;

• We are looking for someone who shares the following values: respect, excellence, ethics, collaboration, and enjoyment at work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on your work experience;

• 4 weeks of vacation;

• Opportunities for career advancement;

• Group insurance (coming soon);

• Cell phone and travel expenses;

• Once fully autonomous in the role, possibility of a hybrid work arrangement.