Human Resources Manager

Canary Systems is an electronic hardware and software engineering firm specializing in mining and civil engineering-related monitoring and instrumentation applications. Projects include monitoring of open-pit and underground mines, earth and concrete dams, bridges, tunnels, and buildings. We operate in several markets including construction, mining, geotechnical, industrial, and public infrastructure.  

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Human Resources Manager to join our team. The Human Resources Manager is responsible for all HR functions as detailed below and reports directly to the President.

Responsibilities

• Leadership: provides leadership, guidance, and support for staff initiatives while ensuring adherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, and established procedures.


• HRIS: Manages and maintains the organization’s HRIS, including database administration, system customization, ongoing maintenance, user training, and organizational support.


• Employee Relations: Collaborates with the President and organizational leaders to investigate staff complaints, ensuring a fair and impartial approach to employee relations. Maintains detailed documentation and oversees performance discussions and terminations. Plan and execute company events and other staff engagement activities.


• Payroll Administration and Processing: Manage biweekly and monthly payroll processing for the U.S. and Canada. Verify the accuracy of timesheets and collaborate with managers to resolve any discrepancies.


• Benefit Administration: Works with third parties to align plan designs with the company’s needs. Ensures compliance with federal and state reporting requirements and manages the coordination of open enrollment processes.


• Recruitment and Hiring: Collaborate with group leaders to assess and identify staffing needs, develop job postings, and utilize a variety of platforms to attract top talent for open positions. Facilitate onboarding and administering training through the company’s learning management system and other training sessions.


• Monthly Compliance and Process Improvement: Ensures compliance with state, local, and federal labor laws while overseeing the completion of all HR-related documentation for each entity.  Collaborates with group leaders to ensure staff maintains up-to-date documentation and certifications. Regularly evaluates processes and engages in performance improvement initiatives.
  
  

Expertise Desired: 

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Human Resources

• Talent Acquisition including writing job ads and conducting interviews.

• Payroll Processing and Reporting

• Employee Relations including difficult conversations, employee engagement

• Benefits Administration including but not limited to health benefits, 401(k), STD, and LTD.


• Performance Management including annual review cycles

Person best suited:

• Excellent verbal and written communication


• Adaptable


• Able to problem-solve


• Able to collaborate with all levels of the organization

What We Offer: 

• Work in a highly motivated team of professionals 

• Career and growth opportunity 

• Competitive salary and benefits 

Salary commensurate with education and experience. We are an equal-opportunity employer.