Human Resources Manager - 12-Month Maternity Leave

Ulterra has an opening for a Human Resource Manager for a 12-month Maternity Leave position, located in Leduc, Alberta, CA.

About Ulterra Drilling Technologies

Ulterra is the largest pure-play, independent supplier of PDC drill bits to the oil and gasindustry. With over 500 employees worldwide, Ulterra strives to earn the trust of our customers throughcustomer support and consistent performance. Spanning across offices and manufacturing facilitiesaround the globe, Ulterra is a company of people and it’s our people that make the difference.Ulterra takes pride on engaging our employees to create innovative solutions by collaborating withone another and our customers to make a difference in the oilfield. It’s this empowerment andcollaboration that fuels our innovation and sharpens our competitive edge.

Job Summary:

Provides overall strategic, human resources leadership for the Company byplanning, organizing, developing and implementing human resources policies and programs andservices---employment, benefits, compensation, performance management, safety and health, training,communications, employee services, employee relations and compliance with all provincial andfederal regulations.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain current knowledge and understanding of human resources issues, regulations, trends andcurrent priorities.
• Translate the strategic and tactical HR business plans into human resources and operationalplans.
• Acts as a senior level adviser to all employees on all HR issues, employee relations.
• Administer appropriate human resources policies to improve organizationaleffectiveness.
• Administer the Company’s performance management program for all employee levels to improveproductivity, teamwork, communication, and employee relations.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.
• Ensure compliance on a Canadian level, while understanding the nuances within eachregion.
• Administer training needs and deliver suitable training for employee development.
• Oversee the recruiting and selection programs to attract and retain the most qualified employeesfor all regular and temporary positions.
• Oversee and administer compensation and benefits programs as required by HR Team andrequirements.
• Ensure compliance with Alberta Employment Legislation, Human Rights and Canadian EmploymentStandards.
• Participate in the development of the company’s plans and programs as these plans relateto the impact on human resources.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline.

Advanced degree in Human Resources certifications preferred.

Experience: 5 - 10 years’ or more experience in a human resources capacity.

Skill Requirements: High-level knowledge of human resources concepts, practices and procedures.

Effective planner, organizer with leadership skills. Strong oral and written communication

abilities with presentation skills. Ability to perform in a multi-facet environment. Strong

interpersonal skills. Computer and software skills. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with senior

level leaders to achieve business objectives using HR strategies, operations and tactics.

Demonstrated ability to be flexible with changing demands, multi-task and prioritize projects. The

Ulterra culture is extremely fluid and dynamic, the HR Manager will need to be able to adapt

quickly

The HR Manager must bring a high level of ethical, intellectual, professional and personal valuesincluding:

• High level of self-awareness. Strong ability to build credible, influencing relationships ut theorganization
• Ability to work creatively and collaboratively to achieve goals. Assertive and tenacious instyle, but respectful of others, and skilled in navigating competing organizational priorities andagendas

Ulterra is a proud Equal-Opportunity Employer!

Thank you for your interest in Ulterra, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.