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Ocean Capital

Senior Manager - Human Resources

full-time•Saint John

Summary

Location

Saint John

Type

full-time

Experience

10+ years

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About this role

Ocean Capital Holdings Limited is a privately held company with interests in a number of businesses, including broadcasting, construction, energy, and real estate.  Our purpose is to grow winning businesses with great people, which contribute to better communities.  We unlock the potential of our businesses through imagination and a passion for winning, and we celebrate the uniqueness in each person.  Our focus is on excellence and accomplishment. 

 

The Ocean Capital group of companies has a new opportunity for a Senior Manager - Human Resources who will lead human resource operations. This role will provide valued direction, service, support and advice to the Human Resource team, liaise with company leaders to determine their needs, support HR systems, as well as be proactive in promoting human resources best practices, policies and procedures. 

 

Essential Functions:

  • Oversee the delivery of operational HR matters 

  • Lead the annual calendar of commitments for each business

  • Coach, support, and guide HR teams on leadership presentations, approach to problem solving, and difficult employee issues.

  • Support the senior leadership team with the HR planning and business strategy

  • Partner with Business leadership to enhance employee engagement and integrate employee feedback and survey results into actionable plans.

  • Maintain solid understanding of how trends are changing for Human Capital management, and best practices in the industries we operate 

  • Support HR Program sustainability, and effective implementation within each business

  • Ensure in the adoption of the Human Capital Information System. 

  • Partner with senior leadership to define annual targets for the HR Key Performance Indicators and help them in measuring success on human capital

  • Lead the succession planning process for each business in partnership with senior leadership

  • Develop relationships and collaborate with HR teams to create synergies and efficiencies

  • Implement process improvement initiatives that results in a better more efficient way to do things 

  • Acquisition and implementation support

 

Competencies:

The Senior Manager- Human Resources is able to think quickly and flexibly, bringing a broad perspective to situations and working through complexity. Shows drive and resilience when faced with adversity, keeping a positive attitude. Is open to change, looking for new opportunities to do things better while supporting others through change. Demonstrates interpersonal insight and flexibility, able to understand what is important to others and can adapt to connect with people.

 

  • Coaching talent: Provide frequent feedback, coaching and stretch opportunities to team members to help develop their capabilities
  • Driving delivery: Establish measurable goals and track delivery of results to manage the performance of people
  • Establishing leadership impact: Project personal confidence, building trust and making people feel energized
  • Setting direction: Provide clear direction and priorities to ensure the team is focused on the right things and the desired ‘end state’
  • Persuasive influencing: Build a wide network and tailor information and arguments to different audiences to get things done
  • Teamwork: Encourage teamwork and create collaboration opportunities between colleagues and teams
  • Securing added value: Make well-rounded judgments on what will make the most effective use of budgets and resources
  • Pushing for continuous improvement: Challenge current practices and think differently to drive improvement in processes, products and services

 

Required Education and Experience:

  • A Bachelor of Business Administration degree or relevant undergraduate degree. 

  • Chartered Professional in Human Resources Designation

  • HR leadership experience in a multi-site environment with a minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience with best-in-class HR practices. 

Skills and Attributes:

  • A passion for HR with a clear understanding to its role within a company’s strategy.

  • Exceptional presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal.

  • Sound research and business analytic skills.

  • Creative thinker and problem solver.

  • Ability to prioritize deliverables and work independently or within a team.

  • Organized and knowledgeable of administrative procedures.

  • Understands and appreciate the need for confidentiality.

  • Expert knowledge of MS office.

  • Previous experience with an HRIS system

 

If you are interested in the position, please submit your résumé along with a cover letter.

What you'll do

  • The Senior Manager - Human Resources will lead human resource operations, providing direction and support to the HR team while liaising with company leaders to address their needs. This role includes overseeing HR matters, enhancing employee engagement, and implementing best practices in human capital management.

About Ocean Capital

Atlantic Immigration Program - Designated Employer Newcomer Employment Champion - 2024 Employer of Choice Award Recipient The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over one thousand employees. The OSCO Construction Group prides itself not just in embracing change, but in leading it. We drive this change by maintaining our vision to be fast, be global and be connected. All of our sectors are committed to: conducting business with integrity and fairness; continuous education & training of our employees; improving our processes; focusing on our customers’ needs; and, providing top quality products & services. STEEL: • Ocean Steel & Construction • Ocean Steel Corporation REBAR: • Ocean Steel Rebar Limited • AllStar Rebar Nova Scotia PRECAST CONCRETE: • Strescon Limited • PreCon Precast Limited CONSTRUCTION: • FCC Construction • Marque Construction • Kennebec Construction READY-MIX CONCRETE: • OSCO Concrete AGGREGATES: • OSCO Aggregates

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