Human Resources Manager

The Town of Bonnyville is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to join our team in a permanent, full-time capacity based out of the Bonnyville Town Hall. Reporting to the General Manager of Corporate Services, you will serve as the Town's independent HR leader. As a strategic partner to senior leadership, you will focus on continuous improvement, managing HR processes, and ensuring the Town is equipped for future growth and operational excellence.

 

Role Overview:

• Act as the primary HR contact to foster a respectful workplace culture. Manage day-to-day policy interpretation, union relationships, conduct impartial workplace investigations, and advise leaders on performance management and conflict resolution. 
• Advise the CAO and management on organizational structure to optimize efficiency. Develop succession planning frameworks and source, coordinate, or deliver corporate training programs.
• Execute full-cycle recruitment for all Town vacancies. Develop and oversee standardized onboarding and offboarding programs to ensure a seamless employee experience.
• Administer the group benefits program and manage all short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), and Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) claims. Serve as the Plan Administrator for the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP).
• Research, draft, and implement HR policies ensuring strict compliance with the Alberta Employment Standards Code, Labour Relations Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Alberta Human Rights Act, and Protection of Privacy Act (POPA).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with IT to optimize HR software workflows and reporting capabilities. Balance technological efficiency with strict adherence to data confidentiality protocols.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and extensive professional experience.
• A Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation in good standing.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in an HR generalist or HR management capacity.
• Experience supporting collective bargaining, managing grievances, and leading workforce planning initiatives.
• Public sector or municipal government experience is considered a significant asset.
• Hands-on experience administering the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP) is highly preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Alberta provincial employment, labour, human rights, and privacy legislation.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills, with a high commitment to confidentiality, tact, and professional discretion.

At the Town of Bonnyville, our commitment is to be North of Expected. As our HR Manager, you will serve as a cornerstone of that vision, championing a workplace that is Resilient in overcoming challenges, Adaptive in modernizing systems and practices, Neighbourly in cultivating trust and respect, and Entrepreneurial in delivering practical, forward-thinking solutions. If you are ready to bring sound judgment, strict confidentiality, and values-driven leadership to our municipal team, we invite you to apply.

Please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Recruitment Supported by Lakeland HR Solutions.