Are you a strategic leader who thrives on building strong teams, fostering a positive workplace culture, and making a lasting impact?
Family-owned KingFisher Boats is committed to being the best place to work. We're looking for an experienced HR & Safety Manager to join our Senior Management Team and help lead our people and safety strategies.
What Will You Do?
The HR & Safety Manager is responsible for leading Health & Safety, Human Resources, Payroll, and Benefits at KingFisher Boats. Reporting to the President, this role partners with leaders across the organization to support our people, ensure compliance, promote a safe workplace, and align HR initiatives with business objectives.
Primary Accountabilities
- Contribute to Hi-5 planning, organizational development, and operational decision-making as a member of the Senior Management Team.
- Lead Health & Safety, Human Resources, Payroll, and Benefits functions.
- Develop and implement strategies that support workforce planning, talent development, employee engagement, and business performance.
- Lead and develop the HR team.
Specific Accountabilities
- Oversee Health & Safety programs, including compliance, training, audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
- Partner with leadership on workforce planning, succession planning, employee development, organizational change, and apprenticeship programs.
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, employee transitions, and offboarding processes aligned with the Company's Employee Value Proposition and values.
- Lead the performance management process and support leadership development initiatives.
- Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, employment legislation, and policy interpretation.
- Oversee payroll and benefits administration.
- Lead compensation reviews, market analysis, and job evaluation processes.
- Lead and support the HR Advisor and Payroll & Benefits Coordinator.
- Oversee HR systems, records, reporting, budgets, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop, manage, and monitor the Human Resources departmental budget, ensuring effective use of resources and alignment with business objectives.
- Monitor HR metrics and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
- Provide strategic oversight for the Company's Social Committee, ensuring its long-term sustainability, effectiveness, and alignment with employee engagement objectives.
- Support company Hi-5 goals.
- Champion WorkSafeBC and KingFisher Boats safety standards.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills & Abilities
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience overseeing Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits, and/or Occupational Health & Safety.
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation, payroll compliance, employee relations, performance management, compensation, and talent development.
- Proven ability to align HR initiatives with business objectives and influence leaders at all levels of the organization.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with HRIS, payroll systems, Microsoft Office, and AI-enabled workplace tools.
- CPHR designation is considered an asset.
What's In It For You?
- A senior leadership role with the opportunity to influence company strategy and culture.
- Competitive compensation, extended health benefits, retirement savings, and annual profit sharing.
- Professional growth and leadership development opportunities.
- The opportunity to work alongside a passionate team building world-class boats.
- A family-owned company committed to investing in its people.
Working Conditions
- Prolonged periods of sitting and computer work.
- Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.
- Ability to access all areas of the facility.
- Occasional travel as required.
Total Compensation: $105,000 - $135,000
Join Our Team
At KingFisher Boats, you become part of a passionate team driven to make a lasting impact. We aim to empower and inspire each other through our diverse perspectives, talents, and strengths. Together, we embark on a mission to enrich lives while spending time on the water.
