Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, the Human Resources Manager is responsible for supporting overall employee experience and management, and talent resource planning for the County in alignment with Council and Administration objectives. This role functions as a support and advisor to management on human resource related issues, acts as an employee champion and change agent and assesses and anticipates HR related needs, while establishing relationships across the County operations to deliver value added service to management and employees consistent with the County’s business objectives.
This position has one direct report encompassing the Health and Safety portfolio.
1. Overall management of HR related duties associated with recruitment and hiring processes, performance management, career planning, employee relations, policy and procedure, training and development, employee benefits, classification, and compensation.
2. Apply a continuous improvement approach to the role and explore and bring forth suggestions that may improve any aspect associated with the delivery of human resources services.
3. Engage with County leadership to understand their people management needs and propose and provide support where necessary or mutually supported.
4. Address and resolve complex employee relations issues through effective, thorough, and objective processes including investigations, performance management plans, disciplinary procedures, etc.
5. Maintain a strong knowledge of relevant provincial and federal human resource legislation and standards, and related County policies, procedures, and employment standards.
6. Provide employee performance and career management advice to supervisors in dealing with employee issues, including training and development.
7. Work collaboratively with the Chief Administrative Officer and Administration in identifying workforce trends and metrics and providing recommendations on HR matters including programs and policies.
8. Provide guidance and input to supervisors on departmental restructure initiatives, workforce planning and succession planning for the organization.
9. Assist employees with identifying training needs and provide career development advice.
10. Participate in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success.
11. Manage the overall recruitment process once request initiated by supervisors.
12. Review, revise, develop and implement orientation and on-boarding for new hires as required.
13. Prepare and maintain position descriptions and manage recruitment process for specific talent requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

· A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Political Science, Psychology, or a related field.
· 5-7 years’ progressive experience in HR.
· At least two years in a management role.
· Municipal experience will be considered an asset
· Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR), or pursuing or eligible is desired.
· Value-based individual who operates with a high level of integrity and honesty.
· Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to view situations from multiple perspectives.
· Superb communication (verbal and written) with the ability to develop deep relationships with individuals and stakeholders at all levels.
· Prior experience with Occupational Health & Safety, and Health & Safety training is desired.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $98,000.00-$122,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Do you live within an hour commute of Athabasca, AB?
• Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
• How many years of HR Generalist experience do you have?
• How many years have you led a team?

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-09-0

Please refer the Job description for details