Human Resources Manager

Embark on an exciting journey with The Driving Force Group of Companies, boasting a wide network of over 30 locations across Canada and the United States.

We are pioneers in our field and are currently seeking a visionary Human Resources Manager to join our People and Culture team.

If you have a strong passion for HR, hands-on experience, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, get ready for an exceptional opportunity.

Join us in exploring new opportunities, establishing excellence benchmarks that redefine industry norms.

Discover why you should work with us :

• You are valued and supported with competitive pay and benefits, such as extended health coverage, dental benefits, and a personal health spending account.
• We prioritize your team’s well-being by offering various perks, including a 50% discount on rentals at any DRIVING FORCE location and a company matched group RRSP program for your future security.
• We emphasize work-life balance, offering 3 weeks of accruable vacation, wellness time and wellness programs for personal and family focus.
• We are committed to your growth with our inclusive and enjoyable company culture that allows career advancement through hands on training and opportunities for career progression within the organization.
• You will experience a vibrant and cooperative work atmosphere, along with the chance to collaborate with a forward-thinking team.

What you’ll do :

• Work with the Director, People Operations to shape an HR operations strategy that aligns and moves the Company towards continued growth, innovation, and improvement.
• Lead the development, maintenance and effective deployment / communication of all HR policies, procedures, systems, and directives.
• Provide the management team with coaching and guidance on a broad spectrum of HR matters including employee relations, compensation, and performance management.
• Develop, present and report on HR metrics for the entire organization.
• Provide hands-on HR support, coaching, and guidance to the business operations of Eledone Management and TDF Group
• Conduct investigations for high-risk employment relations issues. Take lead on employee relations resulting in litigation.
• Advise managers and coach HR team on compensation matters, utilizing the classification system, pay structure and total compensation strategy.
• Ensure HR strategy is executed in assigned business units and that talent management programs and initiatives are operationalized.
• Provide HR policy guidance, interpretation, and compliance, managing risk for the business units.
• Collaborate with managers on workforce planning and employee development.
• Act as an employee champion and change agent, ensuring internal equity and staff wellness.
• Work with managers in business units on disability claims and return to work / accommodations.
• Lead the development of the human resource operations, including the capacity of building the team, as well as oversee the organizational integration and adoption of sound people practices and procedures at all organization levels.
• Provide coaching to improve performance of team members and drive accountability.
• Report any significant changes to regulations, laws and accepted human resources practices to senior leadership and management as needed.
• Seek and review potential blockers of various HR processes, ensuring improvement on daily tasks and suggesting automation where needed.

Accountabilities

• Oversee the creation and execution of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation parity, disciplinary matters, disputes and investigations, onboarding and performance management.
• Develop methods, tools and metrics to measure effectiveness of HR programming (KPI’s). Analyze results and based on finding, develop recommendations for improvement
• Oversee the operationalization of the talent management programs
• Play an active role in change management planning on transformational programs / activities.
• Keep accurate costings, manage program spend, and administer the HR budget while assuring project timelines.
• Manage external vendor relations providing support to the HR function.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Team player who can jump in and support the team on a variety of topics and tasks
• Willing to make HR and recruitment as open and transparent as possible
• Proven organizational skills with high attention to detail and the ability to prioritize
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience planning, developing and delivering high-quality employee programs
• Proven results as a strategic advisor to management, with a focus on employee relations
• Ability to influence, collaborate and partner across functions and levels
• Strong people management skills with ability to build, coach and engage a high-performing team
• Confident in dealing with ambiguity
• Effective in a role that emphasizes problem-solving and achieving objectives where guidelines and policies are in place

What you'll need :

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Marketing, Business Administration, or any related field
• 10+ years of experience in progressive Human Resources roles.
• 5+ years’ experience at management level
• Thorough understanding of employment-related legislation and how it relates to the implementation of policy and process in an organizational setting

The Driving Force Group of Companies values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from a wide range of candidates including women, men, visible minorities, Indigenous people, and persons with disabilities.

While we welcome applicants from all interested individuals, please note that only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.