Human Resources Manager

Job No: 100876

Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta

Closing Date: 24 Jul 2018 AEST

• Excellent opportunity to use your HR experience in a challenging role!
• Put your expertise to work in a dynamic role within a collaborative team environment!
• Receive competitive compensation and benefits with a global leader!

About the Organization

Methanex is the world's largest supplier of methanol to major international markets in North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe and Latin America. Methanol can be found in products from windshield washer fluid to recyclable plastic bottles, plywood floors to paint, silicone sealants to synthetic fibers. The energy sector is one of the most rapidly growing markets for the use of Methanol and greatly relies on the expertise and commitment of Methanex as their trusted supplier.

With the care of the environment as the root of their business, Methanex is a Responsible Care® company committed to the safe, ethical and environmentally sound management of the chemicals it makes and uses. Responsible Care® is an ethic established by the Chemical Industry Association of Canada (CIAC). The Responsible Care® ethic is an integral part of Methanex’s global commitment to ensuring the well-being of all stakeholders, wherever Methanex does business.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Manager is accountable for the overall direction and leadership of the Medicine Hat human resources function. With an understanding of current and future business needs, this role is responsible for developing, implementing and coordinating site HR strategy, support and services in alignment with the both the Medicine Hat business strategy and global HR strategy. 

As a member of the Site Management Team and in collaboration with the HR team, the Human Resources Manager builds and maintains solid working relationships and an HR business partnership across the site. Drawing on functional expertise and utilizing professional guidance, this role drives a customer-centric one team culture in Medicine Hat. In addition, as a member of the Global Human Resources Leader team, this role supports identification, scoping and implementation of functional HR initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive and experiential HR advice to the Plant Manager in development and deployment of fit-for-purpose people practices
• Ensure that a true HR business partner relationship is developed across the site
• Actively participate as a member of the Site Management Team, and collaborate with team members to ensure HR initiatives meet business needs and address a broad range of functional HR priorities
• Ensure human resource strategies and tactical plan are aligned with the Medicine Hat site strategy
• Develop, implement and monitor the appropriate and consistent application of site human resource policies, procedures, practices and systems
• Responsible for organizational design, operational workforce planning and change management processes to ensure the Medicine Hat site is effectively structured and staffed to meet business needs
• Ensure performance management and recognition systems are in place, and that managers and supervisors exhibit a high degree of competence in their application
• Ensure robust career development and succession planning processes are in place to maximize the talent pipeline
• Ensure employee training and development systems are in place and continually enhanced to provide employees with the skills and competencies for effective performance
• Ensure a high-quality recruitment framework is provided at all levels within the organization
• Ensure appropriate remuneration and benefit systems are maintained to attract, retain and motive employees; provide guidance and recommendations to site management on compensation matters
• Provide proactive, professional guidance concerning employment related legislation
• Monitor best practices in the HR field and introduce these practices to the Medicine Hat site as appropriate
• Actively participate as a member of the Operations HR Team and Global HR Leaders team; support the Global HR Team in the development and implementation of global strategic HR plans, global HR Systems and best practice global policies and procedures
• Utilize functional expertise to develop optimization strategies aimed at organizational culture and employee engagement for safe, reliable and sustainable operation

Qualifications

Experience and Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business Management or other related discipline
• CPHR designation, or current progress towards a professional HR designation, an asset
• Eight years of progressively senior experience in a human resources generalist role, encompassing a broad knowledge of HR practices
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Solid knowledge of Alberta employment legislation

Competencies

• Customer-focused perspective with a strong ability to quickly establish credibility with internal client groups
• Leadership and coaching expertise, including strong facilitation, collaboration, influence, and relationship management skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate at all levels in the organization
• Strong business acumen, including well-balanced strategic and tactical agility
• Results-driven and continuous improvement focused with a strong ability to effectively respond to evolving priorities
• Action-oriented with a positive, energetic approach
• Managerial courage, evidenced by a strong ability to identify and address issues quickly and directly, and provide specific and actionable feedback to others
• Superior mentoring skills and a demonstrated ability to foster the engagement and development of direct reports, challenge and stretch team members in meaningful ways, and build a strong, agile team
• Fast and agile learner who can respond effectively to ambiguity through resourcefulness, flexibility and adaptability
• Superior decision-making skills and sound judgment, demonstrated by an ability to make valuable and expedient decisions and recommendations based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom and experience
• Proven ability to effectively work within a global, multi-cultural environment
• Demonstrate the Methanex values of trust, respect, integrity and professionalism in every aspect of their approach

About the Benefits

Building on our core values of integrity, trust, respect and professionalism, our corporate culture encourages communication and teamwork and rewards employees for creativity and innovation. We are also very active in supporting educational and training/development initiatives. We sponsor scholarships and co-op programs at local colleges and universities as well as hands-on training programs at our manufacturing facilities.

In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you can expect an industry competitive salary along with the following benefits:

• Incentive bonus plan
• 4 weeks paid vacation
• Medical/Dental plan
• Pension plan and optional Share purchasing plan
• Regular social events
• Possible relocation assistance for the right candidate

Join this thriving and team focused market leader today and expand your experience with a new challenge - Apply Now! 

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