Human Resources Business Partner

• As a Human Resources Business Partner, you'll play a key role in supporting
• leaders and employees across our mining operations. We're looking for someone
• who is relationship-focused, business-minded, and confident navigating complex
• people matters, helping leaders make informed decisions while fostering a
• positive employee experience.

• In this role, you'll become a trusted advisor to your client group, partnering
• with leaders on workforce planning, employee and labour relations, workplace
• investigations, talent development, and day-to-day HR guidance. This is an
• excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys working
• closely with operations and making a meaningful impact on both people and
• business outcomes.

• Location: Fort McMurray, AB.
• Salary: $95,000–$110,000 annually, plus applicable travel and regional wage
• allowances.
• Work arrangement: Hybrid – providing the flexibility to work remotely up to 2
• days per week.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday.

What You'll Do

• Partner with leaders and employees to provide responsive, practical HR

support across the employee lifecycle.

• Build and maintain trusted working relationships with the assigned client

groups.

• Coach and advise supervisors, managers, and employees on HR policies,

procedures, and workplace matters.

• Maintain a regular connection with operational leaders to understand emerging

business and people priorities.

• Support employee and labour relations matters, including workplace

investigations, documentation, and issue resolution.

• Identify opportunities to strengthen the employee experience, develop

high-performing teams, and reinforce company values.

• Collaborate with HR Centres of Expertise to support consistent delivery of HR

programs and services.

• Work with HR support partners to maintain accurate HR information and deliver

reliable reporting to the business.

• Partner with Compensation to develop job descriptions, participate in job

evaluations, and provide compensation guidance to leaders.

• Monitor relevant employment legislation and support compliance through

aligned policies, practices, and procedures.

What You Bring

• The ideal candidate will bring related post-secondary education and minimum of
• two years of experience in an HR Business Partner capacity, with the practical
• judgment and business awareness needed to provide credible advice in a complex
• operational environment. Experience supporting employee relations matters and
• conducting workplace investigations in a unionized environment will help you
• contribute effectively from the outset. Additional qualifications include:

• Broad generalist knowledge across multiple areas of human resources.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation, labour relations, and HR

policies and practices.

• CPHR or similar designation an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential and sensitive information

appropriately.

• Sound judgment and the ability to influence outcomes without direct

authority.

• Proficiency with HRIS software (UKGPro an asset) and the Microsoft Office

Suite of applications.

• Excellent organization and follow-through when managing competing priorities

and deadlines.

• Ability to work effectively with employees and leaders at all organizational

levels.

• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative HR team.

• This position is classified as an Individual Contributor role in SMS Equipment’s
• competency framework, requiring demonstration of core competencies (customer
• focus, collaboration, and technical/functional expertise).

• At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our core values and we care for each other,
• without exception. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and
• committed to making safe choices when completing all tasks.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Candidates may be required to complete:
• Credential verification, if required

• This posting is for an existing vacancy within SMS Equipment. Applications will
• be accepted until a suitable candidate is hired.

• We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected to proceed to
• the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted.

• At SMS Equipment, the right partnership makes everything possible. We’re
• committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications
• from all qualified individuals. Join us and bring your expertise to an
• organization that values safety, authenticity, innovation, performance, and
• respect.

• SMS Equipment offers rewarding careers in the heavy equipment industry across
• Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you
• the opportunity to represent world-class quality in our product offerings and
• customer service. A few of the many benefits of working with SMS Equipment
• include competitive wages, comprehensive group benefits plan, and RRSP matching.