People And Culture Lead

We are an innovative technology provider disrupting the commercial trucking industry across North America. We are on a mission to revolutionize highway safety and efficiency and we are looking for great talent to be part of our success story.

As an HR generalist, you bring a passion for fostering relationships. You thrive in connecting with people and have a track record of successfully developing and implementing innovative people programs as a trusted advisor. You enjoy being involved in every aspect of the employee lifecycle and supporting leaders in making people-related decisions.

Location: Head Office, Edmonton AB

Reports to: Vice President, People & Culture

As the People and Culture Lead, you will support teams across the US and Canada, serving as a hands-on partner to the leadership team and guide for individual team members. Your responsibilities will encompass talent management, people operations and analytics, employee relations and engagement, and health and safety management. Supporting a defined portfolio of business groups, key accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage and support various people programs and initiatives focused on employee engagement, recognition, learning and development, health and safety, and compensation and benefits.
• Act as a trusted advisor to employees and leadership, offering guidance and support across various people and employee matters. Utilize your expertise in coaching and performance management to foster productivity and performance and consult on employee issues.
• Complete routine tracking and reporting of various people analytics and program activity. Maintain employee records. Research, report and conduct benchmarking to garner analytics and insights to inform program recommendations.
• Develop and execute programs, processes, policies, and systems aligned to business strategy, best practices, compliance requirements, and employment standards (US and Canada). This includes ensuring the company is compliant in different geographies and monitoring adherence with policies and procedures.
• Lead the new hire orientation and onboarding programs. This includes facilitating new hire onboarding sessions, virtual new hire classes, supporting new hire 30-60-90-day plan development and completion and conducting new hire check ins.
• Prepare and distribute various forms, reports, policies, procedures, and employee communication. Update company policies and documents and create SOPs and reference materials.
• Organize and coordinate virtual and in-person employee events and initiatives. Provide support to company initiatives and other team members as required.
• Oversee and manage the recruitment and hiring process, identifying talent requirements, managing, and participating in the hiring process, issuing offers and contracts, conducting background checks, and supporting a positive candidate experience.

Job requirements:

• Self-motivated, organized and strong business acumen.
• Enthusiastic, customer and solutions-oriented, and a willingness to help wherever needed.
• A minimum of 5 years previous HR generalist experience with specific experience managing the full recruitment cycle.
• Knowledge of US and Canadian employment standards and labor law.
• Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree in HR or related field.
• Demonstrated success handling a busy portfolio.
• SHRM and/or CPHR professional designations in good standing.
• Exceptional writing, attention to detail and communications skills.

Work with us because you believe in what we do.

Want to be part of a team whose mission is to save lives by reducing commercial transportation fatalities? How about being part of a tech company that continues to disrupt the industry with new ideas? Although technically, we have been in business for almost 20 years, we are proud to have maintained a start-up feel with each team member acting like owners modeling our values:

• Raise the Bar. Continually improve and grow. Build for the future, develop capability, and help others to learn. Take risks and aim high. Don’t iterate when you can change the game.
• Play as a Team. Navigate with genuine care, respect, and inclusiveness. Create momentum through time-saving collaborative partnerships. Celebrate successes and have fun.
• Cultivate Relationships. Build credibility and influence with integrity, honesty, and commitment. Seek win-win outcomes and lead with transparency and high ethical standards.
• Create Exceptional Experiences. Think like a customer, colleague, partner, and stakeholder. Strive to go above and beyond and have a positive impact on others.
• Disrupt Creatively. Be curious, explore ideas without bias, and fearlessly try new things—Foster innovation with diversity of thought. Merit ideas, not titles, and learn from failure.
• Empower and Lead. Take the initiative and be proactive. Identify problems quickly and help tackle them. Have a voice, share ideas, and give constructive feedback. Encourage others to do the same.
• Drive to Succeed. Be purposeful and accountable. Persevere through challenges and seek ways to enable success. Operate with speed, agility, and excellence.

By joining us, you will enjoy:

• Flexible, hybrid work options
• Great people to work within an inclusive and collaborative culture
• Social initiatives- virtual games and contests, pickle ball, basketball, ping pong, foosball, darts, you name your game!
• Employee recognition and referral programs
• Open vacation program with unlimited vacation days
• Opportunities to make your mark, experience growth, professional development, and advancement within the company
• Competitive compensation package, including benefits and employee stock options

Our Journey and Culture

As an organization, our innovative and collaborative culture is woven into the fabric of our DNA and seen through our interactions. Our teams work together to solve problems that have a real-world impact, with all voices being heard at the table, and we believe respectful and inclusive idea-sharing is fundamental to our ability to continue to push into uncharted territories. Our roots are deep, with almost 20 years of cultivating relationships and expertise. Our footprint across North America is a testimony of our ability to disrupt the industry and change the game. Our incredible journey has been built with teamwork, creativity, and humbly brilliant people ready and willing to explore new possibilities together.

Drivewyze is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.