HR Manager
Job Description
Our client is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the people strategy and execution across a multi-business unit oilfield services organization operating throughout Canada and the United States.
This is a high-impact leadership role supporting four distinct business units in a field-driven, safety-sensitive environment. You will partner closely with executive and operational leaders to align HR practices with business objectives, while driving consistency, compliance, and employee experience across regions.
Responsibilities:
HR Leadership & Strategy
Lead the HR function across multiple business units, ensuring alignment in policies, processes, and employee experience.
Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and succession planning.
Lead and develop a small HR team, setting priorities and driving performance.
Talent Management & Employee Experience
Oversee full-cycle talent management, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and retention strategies.
Support both field-based and corporate teams in a dynamic operational environment.
Drive employee engagement and support a strong, safety-first culture.
Compliance & Employee Relations
Ensure compliance with Canadian and U.S. employment laws, including multi-state and multi-provincial requirements.
Lead employee relations, including investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes.
Support audits and implement risk mitigation strategies.
Compensation, Systems & Analytics
Lead compensation and benefits strategy, including market benchmarking within oilfield services.
Implement and optimize HR systems, reporting, and analytics to support data-driven decisions.
Change Management & Growth
Lead HR initiatives tied to organizational growth, restructuring, and cross-border integration.
Support evolving business needs in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field; CPHR, SHRM, or equivalent designation preferred.
10+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally within oilfield services, energy, or industrial sectors.
Experience supporting multi-entity or multi-business unit organizations across Canada and the U.S.
Strong knowledge of cross-border employment legislation and compliance.
Proven leadership experience managing and developing HR teams.
Experience in field-based, operational environments with a strong safety focus.
Strategic mindset with the ability to execute in a hands-on, fast-paced setting.
Practical, hands-on leader with strong business acumen.
Comfortable operating in decentralized, entrepreneurial environments.
High level of judgment, discretion, and resilience.
Ability to navigate ambiguity and make decisions in complex situations.
Please submit all resumes to Alison Caldwell at caldwell @catchrecruitment.com