Job Summary
The HR Manager partners with operational leaders to plan and deliver practical, people‑focused HR solutions that enable business strategy. This role leads the development of an annual HR plan aligned with the OSCO HR People Plan, ensures consistent HR practices across regions and jurisdictions, and balances HR leadership with hands‑on support for operational leaders and a developing HR team. The HR Manager provides guidance across the full employee lifecycle - including employee relations, performance management, training and development, engagement and culture - while supporting scalable systems and communications to help drive organizational growth.
Responsibilities
Develop annual HR plan and goals aligned with OSCO HR People Plan
Partner closely with operational managers to align HR practices with project and business needs
Translate HR plans into practical, site‑ready solutions that support productivity, engagement and growth
Ensure consistent HR practices while allowing flexibility to meet regional or project‑specific needs
Serve as a link between management and employees by handling inquiries, interpreting, evaluating and administering policies and procedures, etc.
Oversee employee relations matters, including discipline, attendance, accommodations, investigations and conflict resolution
Ensure HR practices align with employment legislation and industry standards across jurisdictions
Guide employee lifecycle processes, including performance management, development, succession planning, retention, internal mobility and terminations
Oversee Ocean Capital Training Programs as well as other training and development initiatives
Oversee employee engagement survey and coordinate subsequent presentations, focus groups and action plans
Champion company values and culture across diverse teams and locations
Lead, coach and develop HR team, fostering strong customer service orientation
Partner with Ocean Capital HR team on Corporate HR initiatives
Manage data integrity of employee information within Human Capital Management system
Oversee corporate communications and company intranet
Identify and oversee government funding initiatives
Oversee company event planning
Technical/Business Requirements
University degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
CHRP designation preferred
7+ years of progressive HR experience, with exposure to construction, engineering, industrial, or project‑based environments
Demonstrated experience partnering with operational leaders and supporting field/plant‑based teams
Previous experience leading or developing an HR team is an asset
Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices
Practical, solutions‑oriented approach with strong business judgment
Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environments
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence
Ability to balance strategic priorities with hands‑on execution
High level of credibility, discretion, and professionalism
Leadership Requirements
Presence and confidence
People leadership and culture building
Resilience through change and growth
Coaching and developing people leaders; delivering candid feedback and building capability
Clear, credible communication - tailoring messages to relevant audiences
Strong prioritization and execution - driving HR initiatives to completion
Data‑informed decision making (metrics, trends) with sound judgment
As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, we offer a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational scholarships to dependents of employees, health & wellness programming and team celebratory events.
About OSCO
The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.
Skills Required
- University degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- CHRP designation
- 7+ years of progressive HR experience
- Experience in construction, engineering, industrial, or project-based environments
- Demonstrated experience partnering with operational leaders and supporting field/plant-based teams
- Previous experience leading or developing an HR team
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices
- Experience managing employee relations, investigations, discipline, accommodations and conflict resolution
- Experience with performance management, succession planning, retention, internal mobility and terminations
- Experience overseeing training programs, employee engagement surveys, and development initiatives
- Experience managing Human Capital Management systems and ensuring data integrity
- Strong interpersonal, influencing, coaching, communication and leadership skills
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments with strong prioritization and execution
- High level of credibility, discretion, and professionalism
What We Do
Proudly serving our customers in the Chicagoland area since 1899, Jewel-Osco provides friendly service, quality products and great value. Jewel-Osco operates 188 stores throughout the Chicagoland area, Indiana and Iowa, which is part of a 2,200+ store operation that employs approximately 290,000 people nationwide. All of our stores, no matter what banner they operate under, were founded around the philosophy of offering customers the products they wanted to buy at a fair price, with lots of tender, loving care. We still open our doors every day with that in mind.
