[Hiring] HR Manager @Drax Group

Role Description

At Drax, we’re working to create a more sustainable future through renewable energy, and our people are central to that work. In Canada, we’re building a high-performing, modern HR function to better support our operations. We’re looking for an experienced HR Manager to join our Alberta team, with the opportunity to take on additional site support in BC as the role evolves. You’ll report to the HR Director, Canada, and work with colleagues across our US and UK teams as part of a broader global HR network.

If you enjoy being close to operations, managing a full range of HR responsibilities, and working in an environment where no two days are the same, this is a role where you can make a meaningful impact.

You’ll be the primary HR partner for your sites, supporting everything from employee relations and performance management to workforce planning, engagement, and policy application. Alongside your day-to-day work, you’ll partner with a centralized team of specialists in Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Total Rewards, and HR Governance & Analytics to deliver broader HR initiatives.

The pace is fast, and the work is varied. Leaders will look to you for guidance, often in real time, and you will play an important role in helping them navigate people decisions with confidence. Some leaders are experienced, while others are still developing their capability, and you will spend time coaching and supporting them in practical ways.

There will be times when priorities shift, and the workload is high. Success in this role comes from staying organized, maintaining sound judgment, and continuing to move work forward even when things are moving quickly.

You’ll also play a key role in strengthening employee engagement and contributing to a workplace where people feel supported, treated fairly, and able to do their best work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is required
• CPHR or SHRM designation, or progress toward a designation, is strongly preferred

Requirements

• 5–7 years of progressive experience in an HR generalist, HRBP, or HR Manager role, ideally in industrial, manufacturing, or natural resources environments
• Strong HR generalist knowledge across the full employee lifecycle, including employee relations, investigations, performance management, and talent processes
• Experience managing complex employee relations matters independently within a multi-site organization
• Experience with collective agreement administration, grievance handling, and bargaining support is preferred
• Strong interpersonal judgment, communication skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the business
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel regularly to assigned sites

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and annual incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage from day one
• RRSP matching program
• Flexible work arrangements within BC and Alberta
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A supportive, team-oriented environment where your contributions are valued
• Meaningful work that supports the transition to a more sustainable energy future

Company Description

Our culture is guided by shared values that shape how we work and support one another:

• We care about what matters
• We’re a can-do kind of place
• We see things differently
• We listen carefully
• We do what we say we’ll do