Director of Human Resources

Headquartered in Saint John, New Brunswick, NBM Railways is comprised of three short line railroads: NB Southern Railway, Eastern Maine Railway, and Maine Northern Railway. Together, they provide the most direct rail connections between Atlantic Canada and the northeastern United States. Through partnerships with other major railways, NBM Railways cargo is delivered to destinations across North America.

With an extensive and diverse fleet, and a reputation for excellence, safety and reliability, NBM Railways is well equipped to meet customer needs ranging from freight transportation and distribution to maintenance and mechanical services.

As part of the Transportation & Logistics Division of the J.D. Irving, Limited, group of companies, you are a member of an energetic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about achieving results. With a culture that develops talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our diverse operating divisions.

We currently have an opportunity for a Human Resources Director based in Saint John, NB. Reporting to the Divisional Director of Human Resources, the HR Director is a key senior member of the leadership team at NBM Railways responsible for driving strategic alignment of HR operations, talent management and employee engagement and partnering with business leaders to achieve exceptional performance through progressive HR strategies and programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Divisional Director of Human Resources, the General Manager of NBM Railways and other key leaders in the business and the human resources team to identify, develop and execute human resources strategies, programs and processes.
• Coach and develop HR professionals who serve as the primary point of contact with employees, leaders, shared services and external contacts on all human resources matters.
• Oversee the rollout of critical HR programs (attraction & retention, workforce planning, performance management, leadership development, compensation, employee engagement, etc).
• Anticipate business needs and provide Human Resources leadership, solutions, & coaching
  Contribute to and help build a positive culture that fosters accountability and teamwork.

The successful incumbent will possess the following qualifications:

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, or a related discipline. CPHR Designation is an asset.
• Experience in a progressive human resources management role.
• A proven track record in leading highly engaged teams with some experience working with non-salaried employees.
• Superior communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to plan, manage, execute and lead at both the strategic and operational levels.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and team oriented

Please apply online for this Career Opportunity.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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NBM Railways is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.