Director of Human Resources

Saint John, NB
AM - 18249

Meridia Recruitment Solutions has partnered with NBM Railways, a J.D. Irving company, to recruit a Director of Human Resources, to join their team in Saint John, New Brunswick.

NBM Railways is comprised of three short-line railroads: NB Southern Railway, Eastern Maine Railway, and Maine Northern Railway. Together, they provide the most direct rail connections between Atlantic Canada and the northeastern United States. Through partnerships with other major railways, NBM Railways also delivers cargo to destinations across North America. With an extensive and diverse fleet, and a reputation for excellence, safety, and reliability, NBM Railways is well-equipped to meet customer needs ranging from freight transportation and distribution to maintenance and mechanical services.

Role Description:
Reporting to the Divisional Director of Human Resources, the Director of Human Resources will be a key senior member of the leadership team at NBM Railways. In this role, you will be responsible for driving and leading the strategic alignment of HR operations, talent management, and employee engagement. You will also regularly partner with leaders across the business to achieve exceptional performance through progressive HR strategies and programs.

By joining NBM Railways, you will have the autonomy to strategize various HR programs and initiatives specific to the needs of the organization, coupled with access to additional resources within the J.D. Irving Group of Companies, to put said plans into action. In return for your skills and expertise, our client offers many professional growth opportunities and a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Partner with the Divisional Director of Human Resources, the General Manager of NBM Railways and other key leaders in the business and the human resources team to identify, develop, and execute human resources strategies, programs, and processes;
• Lead and execute recruitment and talent acquisition strategies to ensure the company is staffed adequately at all times;
• Coach and develop HR professionals who serve as the primary point of contact with employees, leaders, shared services, and external contacts on any and all human resources matters;
• Oversee the rollout of critical HR programs (attraction & retention, workforce planning, performance management, leadership development, compensation, employee engagement, etc);
• Anticipate business needs and provide Human Resources leadership, solutions, & coaching;
• Contribute to and help build a positive culture that fosters accountability and teamwork.

Your Qualifications:
As the ideal candidate, you are a positive people person and strategic human resources leader who has demonstrated success in overseeing programs and initiatives that impact employees. Additionally, you are confident presenting new ideas to members of the senior leadership team, letting data drive your decisions. Most importantly, you are passionate about pushing HR initiatives to support the development and success of the business.

Qualifications include:

• 10+ years' experience in progressive Human Resources roles, including strong leadership experience;
• Post-secondary education, preferably with a concentration in Human Resources, Business Administration, or other related discipline with relevant experience will also be considered;
• CPHR designation would be considered a strong asset;
• Depth of Generalist HR experience, covering a variety of HR competency areas;
• A demonstrated track record of leading highly engaged teams, ideally with some experience working with non-salaried employees;
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and teams, both internal and external, to achieve required objectives;
• Demonstrated strong organizational, problem-solving, planning, and analytical skills;
• A high degree of self-motivation, enthusiasm, professionalism, and business acumen.

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking "Apply Now" below.

For more information contact Austin McLennan, Senior Consultant, at 902-424-1103 and [email protected] or Kyle Armstrong, Recruitment Specialist at 902-334-7488 and [email protected], or please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Austin or Kyle know.

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