Manager, Human Resources

Date Posted: October 21, 2024
Closing Date: November 4, 2024
Reports To: Plant Manager
Location: Medicine Hat
Duration: Full-time, Permanent

Position Summary

• Identify strategies to enhance HR performance and organizational culture, aligning with the Medicine Hat business plan and Global HR strategies.
• Actively participate in the Site Management Team and collaborate with other site managers to address current and future HR needs.
• Oversee the creation, communication, and consistent implementation of HR policies and programs across the organization, providing guidance to managers and employees.
• Set financial objectives, manage the HR department’s budget, and develop site employee cost budgets while controlling expenses.
• Lead talent management processes, including career transitions, job evaluation, total compensation, and succession planning initiatives.
• Develop and implement best practices for recruitment, retention, and employee competency development, including technical and behavioural training.
• Establish key performance indicators, conduct assessments, and provide statistical reporting to measure HR effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations and communicate updates on legislative changes in HR practices.
• Actively participate in Global HR operations and local committees, networking with other Methanex sites for mutual benefit.
• Uphold Methanex’s core values of integrity, trust, respect, and professionalism, while embodying the Responsible Care® ethic in all HR activities.

Position Responsibilities

Technical Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Post-secondary degree in Human Resources or Business Management.
• Certified Professional Human Resource (CPHR) designation is considered an asset.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive, relevant experience in a human resources generalist role.
• At least 2 years of experience at the mid to senior management level, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong understanding of leading practices in human resources.
• Knowledge of Alberta employment law and legislation.
• Familiarity with Alberta Human Rights legislation.

Competencies:

• Understands business operations, trends, competition, and strategic tactics in the marketplace.
• Remains calm under pressure, provides stability during crises, and listens carefully before acting.
• Views conflict as opportunities, facilitates equitable agreements, and builds cooperation with minimal disruption.
• Dedicated to meeting internal customer expectations, gathers feedback for improvements, and builds trusting relationships.
• Makes informed decisions based on analysis and experience while maintaining a broad view of challenges and considering future scenarios.
• Adapts to change comfortably, makes decisions without complete information, and handles uncertainty effectively.
• Maintains honesty, keeps confidence, and admits mistakes while building trust with others.
• Builds effective relationships across all levels, navigates formal and informal channels, and understands organizational culture.

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