Human Resources Manager
Primary Location: Vancouver
Employee Status: Full-time
Salary: $100,000 to $120,000
The Company
Bridgemans Services Group LP (BSG) is the world's premier provider of workforce floatels and marine services through three integrated divisions: Bridgemans Floatels, Marine Services and Marine Construction.
The Opportunity
BSG offers a unique opportunity for a Human Resources Manager, with marine experience, wanting to take on the responsibility for managing and overseeing all human resource activities for the company's three main departments: Floatel Operations, Marine Support Services, and Marine Construction. This role encompasses full-cycle HR responsibilities, including labor relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, travel logistics, and contract management. The Human Resources Manager will ensure that HR practices and objectives provide an employee-oriented, high-performance culture that emphasizes quality, productivity, and standards. This shall be achieved by the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy & Leadership:
- Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy .
- Develop and monitor the implementation and effectiveness of HR strategies, systems and procedures across all departments.
- Bridge management and employee relations by providing a supportive and open-door environment.
Crew Management:
- Full scope management of local crew under Bridgemans Crew Management Ltd.
- Work closely with Ship Management team to support and manage international crew management as owner representative.
Labor Relations:
- Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, particularly those of domestic and foreign marine crews
- Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of all employees (domestic and foreign), reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Policies and Procedures:
- Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures.
- Ensure all HR policies and procedures are communicated effectively.
- Regularly review and update policies to ensure compliance with laws and best practices.
- Provide guidance and interpretation of HR policies and procedures to employees and management.
- Monitor the application of policies and procedures to ensure consistency and fairness.
Talent Acquisition:
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for all departments (Floatel Operations, Marine Support Services, and Marine Construction)
- Develop and execute recruitment strategies specific for each project or position.
- Network through industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups, and employees.
- Coordinate and implement college recruiting initiatives.
- Administer and evaluate tests related to recruitment and selection.
Onboarding/Offboarding:
- Oversee the onboarding process for new employees, ensuring they are smoothly integrated into the company.
- Conduct orientations and coordinate training programs.
- Manage the organization's HRIS to ensure all appropriate documentation and files are received.
Benefits Administration:
- Manage and administer employee benefits programs.
- Act as a liaison between employees and insurance providers to resolve benefit-related issues and ensure effective utilization of plans.
Contract Management:
- Oversee the management of employment contracts, ensuring all terms and conditions are met.
- Maintain records of employee contracts and monitor expiration dates and renewals.
Performance Management:
- Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, and procedures across the organization.
- Support and coach managers on performance management and employee development.
- Manage annual performance management program.
Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with all international, federal, provincial, and seafarer employment laws.
- Maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation.
- Work closely with the organizations ship managers to ensure compliance with all international standards.
Employee Development:
- Identify training needs and recommend the creation or procurement of professional development curricula
- Facilitate training sessions and workshops.
Qualifications:
Preferred Candidates will possess the following, in additional to the general requirements:
- Individuals who have marine industry experience and knowledge, this may include work in marine companies, shipyards, maritime logistics, or similar sectors.
- Understanding of international maritime laws and regulations, including International Maritime Organization (IMO) requirements.
- Current or past mariners with shore experience in manning/crewing.
General Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- Professional HR certification (CPHR).
- Minimum of 5 years of HR management experience.
- 7-10 years of direct experience in talent, coaching, and/or organizational development.
- Familiarity with employment law, health and safety regulations, and labor relations, especially those pertinent to the maritime industry.
- Marine Construction industry experience and knowledge.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations both local and international.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Experience with HRIS and talent management systems.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Work Environment:
- The role may require occasional travel between company projects both locally and internationally.
- Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered.