Human Resources Generalist

**Position Summary**:
About NWR:
The North West Redwater Sturgeon Refinery is the first refinery built in Canada in over 35 years. The only refinery designed from the outset with a carbon capture solution, it uses leading technology to maximize performance and minimize environmental impacts. Phase One of the world class bitumen refinery in Alberta's industrial Heartland, is designed to process approximately 79,000 barrels per day of diluted bitumen from Alberta’s oil sands into much higher value products. This includes low-carbon ultra-low sulphur diesel, vacuum gas oil, diluent, and natural gas liquids. In addition to greenhouse gas emissions mitigation and the ability to produce lower carbon products from carbon capture, the Sturgeon Refinery is raising the standard of environmental performance for refining. Through deliberate choices in facility design and operations, the refinery has increased efficiency and reduced environmental impacts on air, water, and land. The refinery is jointly owned 50/50 by North West Refining and Canadian Natural Resources Limited.

Reporting to the Manager - Human Resources, the Generalist - Human Resources is accountable for providing a wide range of senior direct client-partner services; however, most specifically compensation management, policy administration and compliance, employee relations support and internal HR team support for North West Redwater Partnership (NWR). The Generalist - Human Resources is an important member of the HR team, responsible for coordinating various human resources service activities, problem solving, providing sound judgment and collaborating with the business to establish solutions to resolve sensitive HR matters.

**Responsibilities**:

- Management of all compensation requirements such as coordination of the annual merit and incentive programs for the business; including benchmarking and preparation of merit recommendations for NWR’s Executive Committee;
- Provide mid-senior level front-line HR consultation on all HR related matters, including interpretation of HR policies to all levels of staff while providing proactive advice and recommendations;
- Effectively communicate leadership priorities while balancing the needs of NWR with available resources;
- Manage and supervise complex performance management issues, corrective behaviour consultation and terminations;
- Focal for NWR workplace investigations from initiation to appropriately resolving;
- Lead in policy development, implementation and ongoing assessment for continuous improvement to align with NWR’s changing landscape as required;
- Support change management initiatives;
- Create and facilitate HR training programs such as Respectful Workplace, Supervision Training, Code of Conduct, as well as other HR initiatives as required;
- Participate in special projects and other responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to regular presentations to staff, on-going performance management support, and assistance with staff planning activities;
- Supports other members of the HR team in back up capacities;
- The responsibilities listed are provided as an outline and are not intended to create limits to responsibility, but to provide guidance as to the scope of the position._

**Requirements**:

- Understands, creates and maintains a visible commitment to process and personal safety, as well as the safety of others; adheres to NWR’s Core Competencies to drive results and culture;
- Minimum of eight years human resources work experience in a generalist function;
- A university degree is preferred, in Business/Commerce or Human Resources focus;
- CPHR membership is an asset;
- Previous experience in compensation management; prior experience and exposure to employee relations in a hands-on role;
- Must be committed to continuous professional development with a passion for learning;
- The traits/behaviors of confidentiality, professionalism, integrity, compassion and maturity are required;
- A personal drive for excellent client-partner outcomes and overall organizational effectiveness is necessary;
- Must be a team player: willing to continuously and proactively collaborate, share, and seek information and guidance;
- Must have strong investigative skills and an ability to ask questions to draw out required information;
- Must utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills to ensure the Human Resources department is seen and utilized as a resource to our client-partners;
- Must be self-confident enough to seek assistance with challenging issues or situations;

NWR Employees are highly valued, and their contributions are rewarded with:

- **EXCELLENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**:

- **ATTRACTIVE INCENTIVE**:

- **GROUP SAVINGS PROGRAM**

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Sturgeon County, AB T0A 1N0: reli