Human Resources Manager

Ulterra has an opening for a **Human Resource Manager **for a 12-month Maternity Leave position, located in Leduc, Alberta, CA.

**About Ulterra Drilling Technologies**

Ulterra is the largest pure-play, independent supplier of PDC drill bits to the oil and gas industry. With over 500 employees worldwide, Ulterra strives to earn the trust of our customers through customer support and consistent performance. Spanning across offices and manufacturing facilities around the globe, Ulterra is a company of people and it’s our people that make the difference. Ulterra takes pride on engaging our employees to create innovative solutions by collaborating with one another and our customers to make a difference in the oilfield. It’s this empowerment and collaboration that fuels our innovation and sharpens our competitive edge.

**Job Summary**:
Provides overall strategic, human resources leadership for the Company by planning, organizing, developing and implementing human resources policies and programs and services---employment, benefits, compensation, performance management, safety and health, training, communications, employee services, employee relations and compliance with all provincial and federal regulations.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Participate in the development of the company’s plans and programs as these plans relate to the impact on human resources.
- Translate the strategic and tactical HR business plans into human resources and operational plans.
- Administer appropriate human resources policies to improve organizational effectiveness.
- Oversee the recruiting and selection programs to attract and retain the most qualified employees for all regular and temporary positions.
- Oversee and administer compensation and benefits programs as required by HR Team and requirements.
- Administer the Company’s performance management program for all employee levels to improve productivity, teamwork, communication, and employee relations.
- Administer training needs and deliver suitable training for employee development.
- Ensure compliance with Alberta Employment Legislation, Human Rights and Canadian Employment Standards.
- Ensure compliance on a Canadian level, while understanding the nuances within each region.
- Maintain current knowledge and understanding of human resources issues, regulations, trends and current priorities.
- Acts as a senior level adviser to all employees on all HR issues, employee relations.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.

**Education**: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline.

Advanced degree in Human Resources certifications preferred.

**Experience**: 5 - 10 years’ or more experience in a human resources capacity.

**Skill Requirements**: High-level knowledge of human resources concepts, practices and procedures.

Effective planner, organizer with leadership skills. Strong oral and written communication

abilities with presentation skills. Ability to perform in a multi-facet environment. Strong

interpersonal skills. Computer and software skills. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with senior

level leaders to achieve business objectives using HR strategies, operations and tactics.

Demonstrated ability to be flexible with changing demands, multi-task and prioritize projects. The

Ulterra culture is extremely fluid and dynamic, the HR Manager will need to be able to adapt

quickly

The HR Manager must bring a high level of ethical, intellectual, professional and personal values including:

- Ability to work creatively and collaboratively to achieve goals. Assertive and tenacious in style, but respectful of others, and skilled in navigating competing organizational priorities and agendas
- High level of self-awareness. Strong ability to build credible, influencing relationships ut the organization

Ulterra is a proud Equal-Opportunity Employer
- Thank you for your interest in Ulterra, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: $51.29-$57.23 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Leduc, AB T9E 7E7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Human resources: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person