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- HR Director leading strategic people programs and employee relations for Mikisew Cree First Nation. Managing HR operations across Edmonton, Fort McMurray, and Fort Chipewyan.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Human Resources department and HR service delivery
- Lead, support and develop the HR team
- Advise the CEO, senior leadership and managers on complex HR matters, organizational risk and workforce considerations
- Develop and implement HR strategies, programs and initiatives aligned with organizational priorities and MCFN values
- Oversee employee relations, investigations, performance matters and conflict resolution
- Oversee recruitment and workforce planning
- Provide strategic oversight of compensation, benefits, employee leave and other HR programs
- Lead the development, implementation, interpretation and review of HR policies, procedures and practices
- Support organizational design, succession planning, leadership development and workforce capacity planning
- Guide managers on performance management, attendance, accommodation and employee-related matters
- Oversee HR systems, records and reporting
- Identify workforce trends, organizational risks and emerging HR issues and provide recommendations
- Develop and monitor HR metrics and reporting
- Support organizational change initiatives and provide HR leadership during transitions
- Build relationships with employees, managers, senior leadership, community members and stakeholders
- Promote fair, consistent, accountable and positive employee experiences
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation, organizational policies and contractual requirements
- Support culturally responsive HR practices respecting MCFN traditions, values and community context
- Prepare and manage the HR departmental budget
- Report and provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and, where required, Chief and Council
- Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion
- Perform other duties as required
Requirements
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
- CPHR designation strongly preferred
- Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive human resources experience, including significant senior HR leadership experience
- Experience leading an HR function and advising executives and senior leaders strategically
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation and contemporary HR practices
- Experience managing complex employee relations, investigations, performance management and workplace matters
- Experience developing and implementing HR policies, programs, systems and organizational initiatives
- Experience with workforce planning, recruitment, compensation, organizational development and change management
- Ability to operate effectively in complex environments with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
- Experience in an Indigenous organization, First Nation government, public-sector environment or similarly complex governance structure is a strong asset
- Strong Microsoft skills, including MS Word, Excel and Outlook
- Valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s licence
- Own or have access to a vehicle
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly between Edmonton and Fort Chipewyan, including approximately one week per month in Fort Chipewyan
- Willingness and ability to travel elsewhere as required
- Willingness to submit to an Oath of Confidentiality
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule
- Clear criminal record vulnerable sector check required
- Final candidates must complete security screening, including a criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Check
Benefits
- Hybrid rotational work arrangement
- Approximately one week per month working in Fort Chipewyan and three weeks based in Edmonton or Fort McMurray
- Compensation and benefits programs
- Employee leave programs
- Organizational development and leadership development opportunities
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