HR Manager building a comprehensive people function for Arctic Kingdom’s Canadian Arctic lodges and expeditions. Leading compliance, workforce transformation, and organizational change across field and corporate teams.
Responsibilities
Establish and lead a comprehensive human resources function across all Arctic Kingdom business segments
Build and institutionalize the HR function to support current and future business needs
Develop, implement, and maintain standardized HR policies and programs
Advise management and employees on employee relations matters, grievances, and workplace issues
Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with the company’s business strategy
Foster a positive, inclusive, professional, and high-performance workplace culture
Design and oversee performance management and appraisal systems
Ensure compliance with employment legislation and regulatory requirements
Recruit, train, and manage HR staff as the function grows
Support the transition of seasonal employees into engaged stakeholders
Develop operations leaders into adaptable change leaders
Increase leadership presence in operational environments and provide executives with firsthand field insights
Strengthen communication between field teams and remote leadership
Implement systems, processes, and accountability mechanisms reinforcing operating standards
Collaborate with leadership on the company mission, vision, values, strategy, and goals
Assist with organizational restructuring, change management, and internal communications
Develop and promote a company-wide code of ethics and conduct
Ensure compliance with the NWT Employment Standards Act, NWT Safety Act, WSCC requirements, and NWT Human Rights Act
Maintain compliant employee records
Manage WSCC registration, claims, and return-to-work coordination
Manage HR compliance across NT, NL, and ON
Serve as primary contact for employment-related audits and inquiries
Undertake additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned
Requirements
Progressive, senior-level HR leadership experience, ideally including building or scaling an HR function from the ground up
Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous governments, organizations, or communities, with genuine cultural awareness and relationship-building skills
Working knowledge of employment legislation across NT, NL, and ON
Experience with HRIS platforms; BambooHR preferred
Experience with payroll systems; Ceridian preferred
Comfort operating in remote field environments and corporate office settings
Willingness to travel
Strong change management, organizational design, and employee relations skills
Excellent judgment and discretion
Ability to build trust across a geographically dispersed workforce
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