HR Manager

Location: Vancouver, BC (Hybrid. The first 3 months on site for onboarding. Following this, flexibility to work remotely is available when appropriate, though regular travel to operational sites is a key part of the role.)
Travel: Approximately 40% travel throughout British Columbia, with occasional travel to two sites just across the U.S. border. Travel includes a mix of day trips and week-long site visits
Language: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Background Check Requirement: Successful completion of a criminal record check and additional checks may be required.

About the Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join a leading building materials organization with operations across North America,  where you'll support a diverse portfolio of operational sites across British Columbia. As a trusted HR partner, you'll work in a highly unionized environment, collaborating with business leaders on everything from employee and labour relations, workplace investigations, and performance management to talent development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness.

This is a role for an HR professional who enjoys balancing strategy with execution. You'll partner with leaders at every level, from senior executives to frontline supervisors and skilled trades employees, building trusted relationships and delivering practical, business-focused HR solutions. With regular travel to operational sites, you'll gain firsthand insight into the business while helping leaders navigate complex people challenges, support organizational growth, and foster safe, high-performing teams.

What's In It for You

• Join a collaborative HR team where you'll partner closely with experienced HR and Labour Relations leaders while supporting a diverse portfolio of business units.
• Make a visible impact in a role that combines strategic initiatives with hands-on HR partnership, offering exposure to senior leadership and operational teams across British Columbia.
• Access flexible health and dental benefits, a competitive pension plan, and optional RRSP and TFSA programs to support your financial well-being.
• Take advantage of comprehensive wellness resources, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health supports, parental benefits, and service recognition programs.
• Enjoy employee perks and discounts, along with a collaborative, inclusive culture that values teamwork, continuous improvement, and long-term career development.

Your Responsibilities

• You'll partner with operational leaders to deliver strategic and practical HR solutions that support business performance across multiple sites.
• You'll lead employee relations matters, workplace investigations, and provide coaching on performance management, policy interpretation, and disciplinary processes.
• You'll collaborate with Labour Relations partners on grievance management, collective bargaining preparation, and union-related matters across multiple collective agreements.
• You'll support talent acquisition, onboarding, succession planning, organizational development, and leadership coaching initiatives.
• You'll analyze HR metrics and workforce trends to provide insights that help shape business decisions and improve organizational effectiveness.
• You'll build trusted relationships through regular travel to operational sites, promoting a strong culture of safety, collaboration, and employee engagement.

Skills and Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience with a strong foundation in employee and labour relations within a business partnering environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline. CPHR designation is considered an asset.
• Experience supporting complex unionized environments, including employee relations, investigations, grievance management, and collective bargaining support.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and communication skills, with the ability to build credibility and trust with stakeholders at all levels, from executive leadership to frontline employees.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic business partnership with hands-on HR delivery in a lean, fast-paced environment.
• Strong influencing, negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills with the ability to build credibility from executive leaders to frontline employees.
• Experience supporting operational, industrial, manufacturing, construction, utilities, forestry, mining, or other blue-collar environments is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SAP SuccessFactors, and HR systems. Google Workspace experience is considered an asset.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively throughout British Columbia, with occasional travel into the Pacific Northwest.

Note from the Hiring Manager
"We're looking for someone who's comfortable rolling up their sleeves while also thinking strategically. The right person is practical, adaptable and builds trust quickly, someone who can confidently support leaders, navigate complex employee relations issues and help move the business forward."

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.