Human Resources Manager

• Are you ready to accelerate your career in Human Resources and help to shape the culture of a successful, growing group of companies?

• Do you have a ton of exciting new ideas about HR Management that you have been unable to act upon?

• Are you excited by the challenge of building a new “HR Center of Excellence” across a group of diversified companies?

The Sutherland Group of Companies is seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead our HR team, providing support across the group of companies. This individual will be relationship focused, with humility, empathy and a drive to share knowledge at their core.

The Sutherland Group

WHO WE ARE: Highly-integrated provider of broad-based solutions to the forestry industry and beyond.

WHAT WE DO: Ensure that the new tightly coupled, environmentally sustainable forestry industry runs smoothly and efficiently.

SERVICES WE PROVIDE: Roadbuilding, harvesting, processing and transportation including raw materials, residuals, finished goods and heavy machinery.

WHY WE ARE UNIQUE:

• Family owned, operated and values oriented
• Creative problem solvers with unparalleled domain expertise
• Environmentally focused and technology forward
• Professional, safety first and always reliable and dependable

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Ensure all actions incorporate Sutherland Group’s Core Values.
• Actively contribute to a “Safety First” culture by championing and enforcing all safety related initiatives.

• Maintain the organization’s work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
• Partner with the Recruitment Specialist & Training Manager to recruit, qualify, hire, and train new employees.
• Manage all international recruitment efforts, such as TFWP and RNIP.
• Monitor employee performance, guide disciplinary or corrective actions, ensuring proper handling.
• Oversee and support the Employee Rewards & Recognition Programs.
• Counsel/support managers to conduct performance reviews with employees as required.
• Investigate, support and find resolve to both grievances and/or personal issues brought forward by employees.
• Actively participate in the review and ongoing development of company policies, programs and practices.
• Participate in/lead group and or individual employee meetings / committees as required.
• Support HRIS data management
• Assist with implementation of electronic HR system upgrade
• Support and work closely with the Accounting/Payroll Division to monitor employee benefits and compensation.
• Effectively address departmental inquiries by government agencies, customers, and the general public.
• Support/manage Employment Equity reporting requirements.
• Monitor changing regulations that affect the company; help structure/implement processes to address the changes.
• Conduct compensation analysis as directed by upper management.
• Represent the company to industry, associations, driving schools and other stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Previous experience leading a general Human Resources function.
• Understanding of or experience in the Transportation or Forestry industries is an asset
• Degree/Certification in Human Resources Management or equivalent.
• CPHR or similar designation is preferred
• Considerable tact and discretion required when dealing with employees, managers and external enforcement authorities.
• Proven experience in technical writing, process and procedure development.
• Excellent organizational, planning and management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Award winning company and culture – Sutco (part of the Sutherland Group) has been named a Top Fleet Employer 6 years in a row and in 2021 won the Excellence in Workplace Culture award from Trucking HR Canada.
• Matched contribution pension and extended medical, dental and vision benefits.
• First class office environment – onsite gym and offices built around natural light.

The Sutherland Group remains family owned and operated, and proudly serves all of North America using the same determination, values, and work ethic it was founded on over 25 years ago.

The Sutherland Group is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome all applications. We appreciate all those who apply, but only those considered will be contacted.

OUR BUSINESSES

SUTHERLAND GROUP ENTERPRISES

thesutherlandgroup.org

SUTCO

Transportation of wood residuals, general freight & heavy haul

sutco.ca

SUTCO GROUP INTERNATIONAL

USA based transportation operations

sutcousa.com

BC ECOCHIPS

Fibre Processing and Management Services
bcecochips.ca

LANDMARK TIMBER SERVICES

Innovating Timber Harvesting
landmarkts.ca

BROOKLYN

Barge & Tug Services on Arrow Lakes, BC
brooklynbt.ca

SUMMIT

Heavy duty equipment and commercial transport repair
summitRepair.ca

HADEAN

Sand and gravel aggregate sales and delivery

hadean.ca

KC DRILLING & BLASTING

Rock drilling and blasting

kcdrilling.com

SUTHERLAND LEASING

Truck and heavy equipment leasing and rentals

The Sutherland Group Core Values

• Curious & Adaptable
• Trustworthy
• Humbly Confident
• Better Together
• Make it Happen

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