Human Resources Manager

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Description

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with employees, contractors, department managers and senior leadership to develop and execute HR strategies and initiatives that support Equinox’s business objectives and growth plans.
• Develop, maintain and enhance performance management systems, including coaching managers on feedback, career development, employee relations, correction and disciplinary processes where required. 
• Administer compensation and benefits programs: monitor market trends, evaluate benefit providers, negotiate contracts, ensure cost-effectiveness, manage benefit communications.
• Establish and maintain robust HR operations: oversee HR information systems (HRIS/ATS); maintain accurate and confidential records in compliance with privacy & employment laws.
• Drive onboarding program to ensure a seamless first experience for all new hires.
• Advise and support organisational change initiatives: expansion into new geographies, restructuring, global mobility, and workforce planning.
• Monitor HR metrics to inform leadership decisions and continuous improvement.  Ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
• Manage workplace safety and professional registration programs.  Lead and mentor the HR, Talent Acquisition, Project Support and Administration teams.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Demonstrated knowledge of employment law, compensation & benefits, non-unionized employee relations, HR metrics and HR systems.
• Strategic mindset, business acumen and ability to partner with senior technical leadership in a project-based, global engineering services environment. 
• Broad range of experience across HR disciplines (recruitment, compensation, employee relations, policy development, talent management, learning and development, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to build credible relationships at all levels.
• Proven leadership ability: manage change, build high-performing HR operations, lead by example and instil a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, manage priorities and deliver results across multiple geographies/projects.
• Demonstrated ability to see the vision as well as do the hands-on work to make it happen.
• High attention to detail. 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Min 15 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5–10 years in a managerial HR role. 
• Experience in EPC, EPCM or project-based professional services industry/ies.
• Experience with workforce planning, organisational design, global mobility and managing HR role. Proficiency in MS suite and HRIS/ATS platforms and data-driven decision making.