Human Resources Lead

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Our client is a well-established systems engineering and industrial automation company serving mining, infrastructure, transportation, and other industrial sectors. We are seeking a hands-on, proactive Human Resources Lead to oversee day-to-day HR operations and support the organization’s continued growth. Reporting directly to Ownership, this role will partner with Principals, Project Managers, and department heads across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, HRIS implementation, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will also supervise an HR Generalist and help strengthen HR processes, employee records, reporting, and health and safety administration. We are looking for a people-focused HR professional with strong judgment, excellent communication skills, and a high degree of discretion who can balance employee support with efficient, consistent, and compliant HR practices.

PERKS:

• Extended Medical 
• Health Spending Account
• RRSP Contributions
• 3 Weeks Vacation 

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY:

• HRIS Implementation & Employee Records Management
  • Leading the implementation of the HRIS platform, serving as the internal subject matter expert, and developing digital workflows for onboarding, employee profile creation, compensation changes, status updates, and offboarding.
  • Maintaining accurate, up-to-date, and confidential employee records, organizational charts, and training and certification documentation.

• Statutory Compliance & HR Metrics
  • Ensuring HR practices are aligning with BC employment standards, privacy legislation (PIPA), and applicable provincial regulatory requirements.
  • Supporting leadership in compiling annual compliance reports, tracking headcount, and maintaining required HR documentation.
  • Preparing regular HR reports and analyzing key metrics, including turnover, employee tenure, vacation accruals, and overtime trends, to support leadership decisions and financial planning.

• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
  • Managing the full recruitment process for technical, engineering, project management, and administrative positions, including job postings, resume screening, interview coordination, reference checks, and offer preparation.
  • Collaborating with hiring managers to define role requirements, refine job descriptions, and assess candidate suitability against organizational needs.

• Onboarding & Complete Employee Lifecycle Administration
  • Coordinating employee orientation and onboarding to support a smooth and effective transition into the organization.
  • Managing employee lifecycle changes, including contract updates, role transfers, employment status changes, and offboarding, while ensuring exit interviews, company asset recovery, and final documentation are being completed appropriately.

• Employee Relations & Performance Support
  • Advising managers on performance coaching, progressive discipline, conflict resolution, and performance review processes.
  • Serving as a trusted point of contact for employee questions and workplace concerns, fostering a fair, respectful, and transparent work environment.

• Benefits, Retirement & Total Rewards Administration
  • Administering group health benefits and Group RSP programs, including employee enrollments, terminations, plan changes, and annual renewals.
  • Serving as the primary contact for benefits brokers and providers, assisting with employee claims inquiries, and reviewing plan utilization.

• Health, Safety & Regulatory Administration
  • Coordinating occupational health and safety documentation in collaboration with the safety team.
  • Managing WorkSafeBC and ISN reporting, injury documentation, claims administration, modified-duty arrangements, return-to-work plans, and mandatory medical surveillance requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5–7 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including supervisory responsibilities, within Canada. Experience in engineering, technical services, industrial automation, or project-based contracting environments is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• CPHR designation or active candidate status is required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Canadian employee benefits programs, with the ability to provide guidance and serve as a subject matter expert on benefits-related inquiries.
• Direct experience operating or implementing cloud-based HRIS platforms.
• Practical understanding of BC payroll processing requirements and employment documentation to support accurate and efficient payroll coordination.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, strong conflict resolution abilities, high emotional intelligence, and sound judgment when handling confidential information.

COMPENSATION:

• $85,000 – $95,000/year