Human Resources Manager

Position Title:    Manager, Human Resources (HR)

Reports to:         Director, Human Resources

Supervision of:  HR Coordinators

Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

Senior HR Coordinators

Job Overview

Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the Manager, HR is responsible for ensuring strategic, effective, consistent and legal human resources practices and policies throughout the Haisla Nation Council. This includes leading and managing various HR projects, driving process improvements, organizational development efforts, and data-driven decision-making. The position plays a critical role in creating an employee-oriented, high-performance culture while ensuring legal compliance and adherence to HR best practices.

The Manager, HR is responsible for the leadership, management, and supervision of the HR Coordinators, Payroll & Benefits Coordinator, and Senior HR Coordinators.

Organizational Status

The Haisla Nation is the band government of the Haisla people. Our mission is to build a powerful, prosperous and proud community, healthy in mind, body and spirit. We believe in building a strong and thriving community, with healthy and happy members and a sustained and prosperous environment. We are about 1962+ people, with approximately 532 living in Haisla (Kitamaat Village). We have lived off the land and waters of our traditional territory for thousands of years, and it remains the focus of all we do. 

Duties & Responsibilities

HR Operations & Project Management:

• Provide advice and represent the Haisla Nation in complex and sensitive matters regarding labour relations, human rights, accommodation, workplace investigations, settlement negotiations, employee privacy, disability management, and return-to-work.
• Lead and manage various HR projects, including process improvements, policy development, talent management initiatives, and special assignments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives within established timelines and budget constraints.
• Work with the Director, Human Resources on developing new HR projects.
• Provide advice and represent the organization in complex and sensitive matters regarding labour relations, human rights, accommodation, workplace investigations, settlement negotiations, employee privacy, disability management, and return-to-work.
• Administer compensation and benefits programs, ensuring competitive and equitable pay practices.

Recruitment & Employer Branding:

• Develop and implement strategies to attract top talent, enhance the employer brand, and improve the overall recruitment process.
• Support the selection of qualified candidates through fair and legal processes.
• Conduct market research and recommend innovative approaches to talent acquisition.

Employee Engagement & Retention:

• Design and execute employee engagement surveys, analyzing results to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Create initiatives to enhance employee satisfaction, well-being, and retention.

Training & Development:

• Identify learning needs and design training programs to address skill gaps and foster employee growth.
• Collaborate with training vendors and internal subject matter experts to deliver high-quality training sessions.

HR Policy Development & Compliance:

• Develop, review, and update HR policies and procedures to ensure alignment with employment laws, regulations and best practices.
• Monitor compliance with HR policies and identify areas for improvement.

Performance Management & Compensation:

• Support the performance management process, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and feedback mechanisms.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on performance-related matters.
• Manage compensation benchmarking to ensure competitive pay practices.
• Oversee compensation review and role evaluation processes as required.

HR Data Analytics:

• Collect, analyze, and interpret HR data to generate meaningful insights and support data-driven decision-making.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate HR metrics and trends to leadership.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in HR roles with exposure to diverse HR functions and special projects.
• Experience working for a band government or Indigenous organization is an asset.
• In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, labour laws, and regulations both federally and local to BC is preferred.
• Master's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field is preferred.
• HR certification or designation is an asset (e.g., CPHR).
• Ability to set goals and implement an operational plan for the department.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead projects and work with diverse individuals to identify issues, design solutions, and evaluate results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Proficiency in HRIS and MS Office applications.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with an attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to professionally connect with and influence a diverse group of individuals.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to meet intensive and changing deadlines.
• Experience in change management and organizational development.
• Satisfactory completion of criminal records check (with vulnerable sector screening if relevant).

Why Join Us?

We are proud to offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: 

• Extended health and dental coverage
• Pension matching up to 5.5%
• 10 days of standard vacation 
• 5 days of paid self-care days
• 10 days of paid sick leave 
• 10 paid days during the Christmas office closure
• 5 days of other leave for personal matters (e.g., medical appointments or household emergencies)
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Cultural leave and wellness initiatives

Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000 annually. Placement within the range will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, and equity considerations. 

Position Type: Full-time

Number of Openings: 1

Closing Date: Will remain open until the position is filled. 

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.