AccessHR is pleased to partner with the Town of High River for the recruitment of a full-time, permanent Manager Of Human Resources.
Position Description
Following an internal promotion, the Town of High River is seeking a Manager of Human Resources to lead our close-knit team of human resources, payroll & benefits, and health & safety professionals. This position reports to the Director of Corporate & Community Support and works in close partnership with Employees, Leaders, Senior Executive, Council, and the bargaining unit executive (Employee Association).
This opportunity is well suited for a strategic and trusted senior HR people leader with a passion and appreciation for public service. You will spend a large portion of your time driving workplace culture initiatives, developing teams, and facilitating resolution of complex employee relations matters. You will also bring project management expertise to people & culture initiatives including an HRIS implementation currently underway.
A clear differentiator is that the successful candidate will be a trusted advisor to Senior Executives and Council at both tactical and strategic levels. You will prepare and present policies, programs, and reports to Council, lead the labour management strategy, and develop talent programs.
Ultimately, we are seeking an inspiring, accountable, and collaborative community builder who demonstrates high emotional intelligence and a commitment to service excellence.
Key Deliverables
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Mid to Senior level leadership experience in the public sector
Assets
About High River
High River provides the warmth and familiarity of a small town, featuring countless outdoor trails and parks that await your next adventure. Downtown offers a variety of unique stores and businesses who take pride in fostering connection in our community.
Nestled within Foothills County, High River is a people-first community where families have put down roots for generations. Just a 15-to-20-minute drive from Okotoks and a 30-minute drive from Calgary South is the opportunity to admire the Rocky Mountains and positively impact a 14,000-person community.
About The Town Of High River
Through the dedication and passion of our 250 employees, we are committed to delivering crucial services to the community. Our purpose (our ‘why’) is to make a difference in our community now and for generations to come. To achieve this, we inspire and respect one another, we can be counted on, we are better together, and we dare to be different (our ‘how’).
We’ve embarked on a workplace culture journey that has enhanced our commitment to people; both our employees and the community we serve. We have identified three pillars to achieve our workplace culture: Accountable, Connected, Excellence (ACE).
What We Offer
Position Requirements
Apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply with a cover letter and resume by email to recruiting@accesshrinc.com.
Please indicate “Manager Of Human Resources” in the subject line of your email. The position posting will close at 8:00 pm on July 22nd, 2024.
All applicants will receive a personalized response and candidates under consideration will be contacted directly. Please be advised that applications will be monitored daily, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply as the Town of High River is committed to offering a diverse and safe workspace free from discrimination. All applicants are considered regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and religious beliefs.
Download a copy of the position profile here.