HR Manager

**Summary**
The Human Resources Manager, under the direction of the Executive Director, is primarily
responsible for planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating the human
resources department. The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for overseeing
personnel management, including wage increases, promotions, and disciplinary actions in
compliance with company policies. This position will also determine staffing requirements
and oversee the recruitment process.

**Core Competencies**
- Accountability
- Analytical Thinking
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Cultural Sensitivity/Awareness
- Decision Making
- Leadership
- Networking and Relationship Building
- Planning and Organizing
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork

**Job Duties**
- Plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the human resources department.
- Oversee personnel management, including wage increases, promotions, and

disciplinary actions in compliance with company policies.
- Determine staffing requirements and oversee the recruitment process.
- Develop performance goals, metrics, and targets that are consistent with company

goals.
- Administer progressive disciplinary action in accordance with established

procedures.
- Plan human resources requirements in conjunction with other departmental

managers while adhering to approved budgets.
- Conduct and file employee performance evaluations and provide employees with

performance feedback along with managers/supervisors.
- Determine areas of improvement for employees, providing additional training as

needed along with managers/supervisors.
- Develop training programs that are based on regulatory requirements and best

practices.
- Conduct workplace investigations, and resolve any conflicts that arise among staff

in the department.
- Ensure employees adhere to all health and safety regulations, including company

policies.
- Develop strategic performance metrics and targets that are consistent with

company goals.
- Ensure employees have clear goals and are aware of expectations.
- Ensure that all employees comply with company policies, procedures, and ethical

standards.
- Handle employee complaints and incidents, including conflict resolution, accidents,

health and safety concerns, work refusals, and investigations.
- Participate in site and workplace inspections.
- Develop employee training, ensuring that all applicable compliance requirements

are met.
- Provide leadership and coaching to managers and employees on key workplace

matters such as performance management, difficult conversations, employee
relations, and employee development.
- Monitor assigned payroll activities and program components for the purpose of

ensuring effective department functioning, coordinating activities, and compliance
with established financial, legal, and administrative requirements.
- Oversee the classification and rating of occupations.
- Prepare briefing notes/reports for the Board of Directors.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**:

- Degree or diploma in business administration, human resources management, or a

related field required.
- Certification in human resources management is preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of work experience in a human resources specialist or

generalist position.
- Demonstrated ability to meet strategic objectives for HR and the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to manage HR core processes such as talent management,

succession planning, and employee relations.
- Able to make sound business decisions and evidence based recommendations to

senior management.
- Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills as well as presentation skills.
- Sound leadership, staff management, and teambuilding skills.
- Computer literacy, including effective working skills with Microsoft Word, Excel,

PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
- Able to interpret and implement personnel related legislation.
- Demonstrated basic knowledge of labour laws.

Work Conditions
- Working in a busy office environment with frequent interruptions.
- Flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Attending and conducting presentations.
- Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
- Overtime as required

Keewaytinook Okimakanak offers competitive salary and benefits packages, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.