AccessHR is excited to partner with the City of Airdrie for the recruitment of a full-time, permanent Manager, Human Resources . It is one of the fastest growing cities in Canada and is projected to continue to grow rapidly due its proximity to Calgary and a large land annexation from nearby Rocky View County in 2012. Airdrie is a vibrant and caring community rich in urban amenities and opportunities for everyone. Residents here enjoy excellent proximity to Calgary International Airport and downtown Calgary. Through the commitment and caring of our 800 employees, we are dedicated to our mission of Create, Serve, and Care. Our core values of Open Dialogue, Collaborative Relationships, Learning, Ownership, Innovation & Entrepreneurial Spirit, and Encourage the Heart, support the achievement of our Mission. Our inclusive culture creates a workplace that welcomes aspiring, driven, and creative individuals to help us accomplish our business and community goals. We are supportive of one another, and we have fun while we serve our community. We are also passionate about improving the lives of our residents through care and respect. The City of Airdrie has created a new role of Manager, Human Resources, to lead all human resources functions including people development and payroll & benefits. This position reports to the Director of People and Organizational Effectiveness and works in close partnership with employees, leaders, senior executives, council, and bargaining unit executives. You will also bring project management and change management expertise to people & culture initiatives. Ultimately, we are seeking an approachable, transparent, empathetic leader who listens carefully, takes an inquiry-based approach, demonstrates high emotional intelligence, and brings a commitment to service excellence. Strategic HR : Introduce and deliver innovative programs and initiatives to support strategic priorities, business objectives, and organizational culture in alignment with the city's values and community needs. Labour Relations : Lead collective bargaining process, liaise with union executive (for fire department only) and management, and guide grievance, mediation, and arbitration processes. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) : Contribute to selection and implementation of ERP system; Build and execute the organizational talent management strategy; lead the design and delivery of HR programs and procedures. Learning & Development : Provide oversight and guidance to Learning & Development team members. Freely shares information and ideas appropriately with direct reports, peers, and senior leaders; Legal and Compliance Knowledge : ensures HR practices & policies meet legal standards to mitigate risk. actively listens and asks, "tell me more" and "help me understand" questions; Preference given to an undergraduate degree in business, public administration, human resources, or related field ~10+ years' experience in Human Resources leadership roles ~ Experience leading payroll professionals ~ ASSETS Municipal government work experience Mid to senior level leadership experience in the public sector Advanced education or certification in change management, project management, and/or business administration National Payroll Institute Certificate or Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) On-site with flexibility for snow days and other emergencies; once established in the position, there is an option to work from home one day per week Compensation includes employer paid extended health care, HCSA and wellness account, EFAP, recreation facility access, free parking Local Authority Pension Plan which starts immediately Optional supplementary pension plan (APEX) Work with a leadership team who trust and appreciate the value of Human Resources Please indicate " Manager Human Resources " in the subject line of your email. All applicants are considered regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and religious beliefs. Be the first to be notified about new Manager, Human Resources jobs in Airdrie, Alberta