Director, People & Culture

Winnipeg, MB

DIRECTOR, PEOPLE & CULTURE

ABOUT SIGFUSSON NORTHERN:

Sigfusson Northern is a third-generation family-owned business, which now has a portion of the company being employee-owned. Our primary focus is on building strong and lasting relationships with our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. Ongoing growth and diversification have led Sigfusson Northern to the forefront of general contracting and heavy civil construction where we incorporate trust, respect, integrity, and commitment to our community in every decision we make and everything we do.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the VP, Business Development and Corporate Strategy, the Director, People & Culture will be responsible to lead, mentor, and develop the People & Culture team. The Director, People & Culture will work closely with the Senior Executive and Management, along with various team leaders, to strategize and implement best practices to maintain a positive culture and influence across the organization.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Mentor, lead, and set direction for the People & Culture team
Structure and delegate the workload of the team and ensure professional development and contribution
Strategize, build, and maintain the functionality of the People & Culture department and ensure effective and efficient execution
Lead process improvements, initiatives, and actions
Research, lead, and implement technologies and HRIS systems to improve internal communications, People & Culture initiatives, and company wide processes
Consult with various department leads to provide proactive and strategic guidance and support for organizational planning and development initiatives
Manage and provide support to the management team on performance review planning and process
Provide coaching and conflict resolution support to the leadership team on people management issues
Advise and provide recommendations, negotiating strategies, and influence across the business
Understand and research the market, clients, current and potential competitors
Pursue and attend networking events, conventions, and participate in business development opportunities
Analyze and research trends and changes in the market that could impact the organization
Promote and demonstrate the culture and values across the organization
Listen, probe, and understand feedback and the thinking process of others
Strategize, plan, and implement best practices of the People & Culture function
Lead and manage the compensation and benefits program
Lead and champion a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Assess, listen, understand, and transform client expectations into solutions and plans
Promote and sell the People & Culture programs and processes to Senior Management and Executive and all other leaders within the organization
Influence to change behaviours, methods of thinking, and how issues are dealt with at all levels of the organization
Collaborate with external personnel to find best solutions and practices
Report back to Executive and Senior Management and provide overviews of what the organization is doing in regards to personnel

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

Minimum 7-10+ years’ experience in a Human Resources/Recruitment/People & Culture role is required
Completion of post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related field
Ability to manage confidential information is mandatory
Experience with negotiation, strategic thinking, and influencing others
Experience working with senior level management
Able to establish credibility with executive and senior management
Influence and motivate others and able to substantiate claims
MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) skills are required
Critical thinking and effective decision-making skills are required
Ability to work as part of a team is required
Exceptional customer service skills are mandatory
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Strong communication skills both verbal and written as well as electronically
Strong accuracy and attention to detail

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements for the role, please click Apply and send your resume directly to Wade Pluchinske.