Finning
Finning
Finning is an international company founded in 1933, operating across markets including Argentina, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. Its work spans construction, logistics, and food and beverage, providing products and services adapted to local languages, customer needs, and regional markets. Finning emphasizes a straightforward user experience, helping customers discover and select the services relevant to their location.

Senior Human Resources Manager at Finning — Edmonton or Calgary, Onsite

Senior HR leadership role at Finning, advising executives, developing talent, and leading organizational change. Onsite in Edmonton or Calgary.

Description

  • Advise business leaders and executives on strategic human resources matters
  • Translate operational priorities into practical people strategies with operations leaders
  • Support workforce planning, succession, talent management, engagement, and leadership development
  • Work with HR Centres of Excellence to deliver programs, policies, and initiatives
  • Anticipate organizational needs and create proactive HR solutions
  • Maintain compliance with employment laws, labour regulations, and corporate policies
  • Assess capability needs and develop strategies to strengthen the organization
  • Support succession, leadership, career development, and high-potential talent programs
  • Lead change initiatives that support business transformation and growth
  • Create and implement HR policies, programs, and practices aligned with business goals
  • Promote a high-performance culture grounded in engagement, accountability, improvement, and inclusion
  • Lead, coach, and mentor HR Business Partners
  • Advise on employee and labour relations, talent acquisition, performance, total rewards, ability management, and workforce planning
  • Direct HR projects and initiatives from execution through resource management and measurable results
  • Guide labour relations matters, including grievances and arbitration
  • Support compensation planning, performance management, talent reviews, and succession programs
  • Oversee HR program implementation and administration across assigned business units
  • Create communication and education plans that support adoption of HR initiatives
  • Drive enhancements and continuous improvement across HR programs
  • Conduct and oversee complex workplace investigations and employee relations cases

Requirements

  • Post-secondary education in human resources, labour relations, business, or a related field
  • CPHR designation or an actively maintained equivalent HR credential
  • At least 10 years of progressive human resources experience in complex organizations
  • At least five years of experience leading people
  • Demonstrated success advising senior leaders and executives on strategic HR matters
  • Experience leading organizational change programs and HR projects
  • Strong understanding of Canadian labour and employment legislation
  • Business acumen with the ability to connect HR strategy to organizational goals
  • Exceptional relationship-building, influencing, communication, and consulting abilities
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to lead change and influence stakeholders across all organizational levels
  • Collaborative leadership experience with a coaching-focused approach
  • Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, and alternative dispute resolution skills
  • Ability to work through ambiguity while delivering results
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive
  • Experience using human resources information systems
  • Experience in operations, manufacturing, industrial, energy, oilfield, or heavy equipment settings preferred
  • Experience in unionized workplaces, including grievance and arbitration processes, preferred
  • Knowledge of disability management, return-to-work programs, WCB, STD, and LTD administration preferred
  • Understanding of Lean principles and continuous improvement methods preferred

Benefits

  • Equal opportunity employment
  • Diverse and inclusive workplace
  • Reasonable recruitment-process accommodations and adjustments
  • Opportunity to shape business strategy through people initiatives
  • Opportunity to lead meaningful organizational change
  • Opportunity to help build a high-performing culture
  • Collaboration with experienced leaders and HR professionals
  • Professional opportunity to help shape the future of Canada's largest Caterpillar dealer

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