Human Resources Manager

Hughes Collective is pleased to present an exciting opportunity on behalf of our client.

Position Title:
Manager, Human Resources

Location:
Saskatoon, SK

Reporting to:
Director, Human Resources

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Our Client

Our client is advancing one of Canada's most significant clean energy developments, with a clear commitment to environmental responsibility, collaboration, and long-term value creation.

The culture is defined by honesty, respect, resilience, and accountability. It is an environment where high performance and integrity drive results, and where excellence, teamwork, and professionalism are valued in every interaction.

The Opportunity

This role offers a high level of responsibility and visibility within the organization, providing leadership for the people experience and ensuring alignment across teams and priorities.

You will oversee the full range of human-resource functions, from recruitment and onboarding to performance management, compensation planning, and employee relations. The work is both strategic and hands-on, providing the opportunity to develop new programs while supporting day-to-day operations.

This position calls for an experienced HR professional who brings sound judgment, strong communication, and solutions-focused approach.

Key Responsibilities

As the Manager, Human Resources you will work collaboratively and are responsible for:

1. Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Serve as the primary HR lead for the Saskatoon operations office, supporting approximately 100 employees across engineering, finance, and technical teams.
• Partner with senior leaders to align people strategy with business priorities, ensuring HR remains a trusted advisor and solution-driven partner.
• Lead performance management, compensation strategy, and program development from concept to execution.
• Contribute to workforce planning and budgeting, preparing insights and recommendations for executive review.

2. Program Development & Change Management

• Develop and implement HR programs from the ground up, including compensation frameworks, performance systems, onboarding processes, and goal-setting tools.
• Lead change management efforts for new HR standards, ensuring adoption through clear communication and engagement.
• Develop and launch cultural and compliance initiatives such as respectful workplace, Indigenous awareness, and cultural sensitivity training.
• Strengthen HR processes and reporting through effective use of software and data analytics to support decision-making.

3. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Lead recruitment for corporate and technical functions, partnering with hiring managers to shape role profiles and close offers.
• Contribute to annual workforce forecasting and talent mapping aligned with project milestones.

4. Employee Relations & Culture

• Be the first point of contact for employee questions, providing approachable, solution-focused HR support.
• Promote engagement through employee events, communications, and well-being initiatives that build connection and morale.
• Build trust and approachability through empathy, consistency, and authentic communication.
• Collaborate with leadership to foster a culture rooted in honesty, respect, resilience, and accountability.

Qualifications

As the Manager, Human Resources, you will possess the following qualities:

The Essentials (Hard Skills):

• Post Secondary education in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline is preferred, though equivalent experience in HR leadership will also be considered.
• Minimum 7 years of HR experience, including strategic program development and hands-on operations.
• Experience in mining, construction, energy, or other industrial sectors is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing performance management, compensation, and engagement programs.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law, compliance, and employee relations.
• Experience leading full-cycle recruitment across technical and professional disciplines.
• Proficient with HRIS and data-driven reporting (experience with SuccessFactors software is an asset).

The Intangibles (Soft Skills):

• Approachable, empathetic, and people-focused; a trusted presence in a hard-working, high-performing environment.
• Thrive at developing practical programs and systems that strengthen people and culture.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to balance operational execution and strategic leadership.
• Naturally curious and solutions-focused, always seeking to improve processes and culture.

What Our Client Offers

• Reward & Recognition –
  A highly competitive compensation structure that includes a strong base salary.
• Benefits –
  A comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, critical illness coverage, and wellness support.
• Growth & Leadership –
  Work alongside a respected HR leader who prioritizes mentorship, professional development, and preparing you for Director-level advancement within the organization.

About the Collective

At
Hughes Collective
, we don't just recruit, we revolutionize how talent meets opportunity. We're not in the business of filling roles; we're in the business of transforming careers and powering businesses with bold, game-changing hires.

For candidates, this isn't just about your next job, it's about uncovering your passions, amplifying your strengths, and unlocking your potential. We're here to connect you to a career that excites, inspires, and fuels your future.

This isn't recruitment as usual, this is
Hughes Collective
. Bold. Authentic. Unapologetically different. Your next move starts here.