ChampionX has an immediate need for a Temporary Human Resources Representative (HR Business Partner) supporting our Canadian Production Chemical Technologies group for a 12-month contract. This position is based in Calgary, AB at our SE Calgary Plant. If you are a passionate HR professional with a proven track record of success working in manufacturing environments, we invite you to apply. 

What’s in it For You:

• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.

• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world.

• The chance to impact and influence the Human Resource Operations of a growing organization.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as a contributing, strategic member of the HR team supporting our team operating in multiple locations across Western Canada.

• Partner with business leaders from front-line management to senior leaders and build effective relationships with your key stakeholders.

• Understand talent needs and align recruitment strategy and efforts with organizational goals in partnership with our Talent Acquisition Partner.

• Develop workforce plans, considering both short and long-term talent requirements.

• Lead mega people processes annually including performance reviews, merit and talent calbrations ensuring accountability for ongoing development of the team.

• Create succession plans and partner on the development of employees into succession plans for critical roles.

• Leverage technology and data analytics through Workday to optimize processes establishing metrics and KPI's if none previously existed.

• Work closely with HR and business leaders to enhance employee engagement and retention strategies.

• Conduct stay and exit interviews to gather insights and improve retention efforts.

• Develop programs to foster a positive employee relations.

• Address employee relations issues promptly and professionally.

• Mediate conflicts and provide guidance to managers on handling sensitive situations.

• Respond timely to all employee inquiries.

• Conduct investigations into policy violations and partner with our legal team where necessary to provide timely and thoughtful solutions.

• Support employees through the leave management process and complete all necessary documentation for worker’s compensation, medical and other leaves.

• Partner with managers on return-to-work plans and accommodation protocol.

• Participate in policy review and development for the region

• Participate or lead strategic projects regionally and globally where applicable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

• 5 or more years of progressive HR experience

• Experience working as HR support in a manufacturing environment

• Experience in leading leave management processes including in-depth knowledge of worker's compensation.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Immigration sponsorship and relocation are not available for this opportunity

• Personal vehicle with the ability to travel once per week to our plant in Rockyview, AB and once every 2 months to our Leduc, AB plant.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Senior Management with a solutions-focused approach

• Practical application of Canadian provincial employment standards in Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia

• Prior experience utilizing Workday

• Proven people agility and ability to navigate ambiguity

• Strong customer service, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

• Capable of building strong relationships and rapport with employees, the leadership team and HR colleagues

• Exceptional verbal & written communication, presentation, and coaching skills

• Demonstrated ability to influence and work with all levels of the organization while using sound judgement, resourcefulness and tact in handling confidential matters or sensitive employee data

About ChampionX:

ChampionX is a global leader in providing chemistry programs and services, drilling technology, artificial lift solutions, and automation technologies for the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry. Our world-class safety culture fuels our purpose to improve lives through our commitment to deliver sustainable operations.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

At ChampionX, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran. 

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.  

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.