Manager, Human Resources

Purpose of the Position

The HR Manager, will be entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing and supporting all HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, training and development and compensation benefits for the Project.

In this role you will work closely with the Project / Partner teams to ensure HR strategies / initiatives support business objectives and enhance overall employee experience and engagement.

What You’ll Do Here :

• Support the Project bid team for all HR related requests (e.g. providing labour rates, developing workforce plans, etc.)
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholder within the Project, partner and client groups, so as to be able to identify and respond to current and future people related requirements
• Lead / support workforce planning ramp up activities including developing / collaborating on HR transition plan for existing staff, project mobilization / demobilization plans
• Partner with Aecon’s Immigration and Mobility / and or local immigration agencies to facilitate workforce transitions
• Assist project leaders with resource planning needs and determining the need and / or opportunity for internal talent mobility vs external talent sourcing
• Partner with Aecon’s Talent Acquisition team and local staffing agencies to support current and future talent needs for the Project
• Lead / support the rollout of learning programs / or approaches to meet project talent development needs
• Maintain a pulse on workforce issues or developments and provide pragmatic and timely solutions to address issues that impact the attainment of business objectives
• In partnership with the EDI team, support community benefits programs to improve social and community benefit impacts of the Project
• Build strong relationships with HR counterparts at our partner companies to ensure ongoing collaboration and effective support of the Project workforce
• Actively engage with seconded employees on the Project to ensure engagement and retention
• Partner with the Compensation and Benefits team to develop compensation and benefits offerings specific to the geographic region of the Project
• Complete compensation analysis for workforce transitions and present recommendations to business leaders
• Facilitate discussions with transitioning staff to new compensation and benefits packages

What You Bring to the Team :

• Minimum 5 years’ of experience in a progressive HR management role
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or related field
• Exposure to expatriate management and international mobility is a must
• Supporting international projects is an asset
• Demonstrated success working in a large, fast-paced and diverse project environment
• Demonstrated success working with complex partners, competitors, and internal / external stakeholders
• Experience directly supporting a P3 / EPC / Major project and an understanding of how a contractor makes money on any major projects is an asset
• Experience with complex legal concepts, including employment contracts, employment standards claims, independent contractor agreements
• Strong understanding of organizational culture, and employee demographics, as well as awareness of current trends in human resources best practices and the broader labor market, including legal, social, demographic, and macroeconomic aspects
• Ability to travel internationally 1 to 2 weeks per month and / or adhoc if needed.

Necessary Competencies

• Critical Thinking Applying sound analysis and logical reasoning to evaluate ideas, decisions and outcomes. Able to properly evaluate the quality of evidence and reasoning, then draw appropriate conclusions.
• Stakeholder Management Demonstrated ability to influence Organization savviness, ability to effectively maneuver through complex political situations, anticipate issues and plan an approach accordingly
• Financial and Business Acumen Ability to understand the drivers, financials and underlying business models our organization utilizes to generate a profit
• Interpersonal Skills Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment. Strong degree of emotional intelligence and self-awareness
• Decision Making Demonstrates sound judgment. Effective risk orientation to complement business performance
30+ days ago