Human Resources Manager

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) (NYSE:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space and defence industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 4,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one.

For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.

We are seeking a seasoned Human Resources Manager to join our team at our team at our Richmond, BC location, and supporting our senior leaders. As a trusted advisor to our business leaders, you will leverage your exceptional relationship-building, strategic thinking and results-orientation skills to drive business outcomes and deliver tailored people solutions that enable our organization to thrive in a rapidly evolving environment.

In this critical role, you will partner closely with senior leadership, and business area HR teams to navigate complex people-related challenges, foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, and drive strategic initiatives that propel our business forward.

• Provide strategic HR support to multiple client groups/functions, to drive business outcomes and achieve organizational objectives. This includes developing and implementing HR strategies, programs, and initiatives that align with business priorities, support the growth and development of the organization and enhance employee engagement and retention
• Collaborate and work proactively with business leaders to identify key talent issues impacting business goals, and offer strategic solutions, including identifying and retaining top talent
• Provide expert guidance and assistance to managers on a wide range of human resource issues, including employee relations, conflict resolution, performance and compensation management, employee retention and engagement, workplace accommodations, and employment legislation, HR policies and people programs
• Partner with leaders to design and implement organizational structures, processes, and systems that support business objectives and drive efficiency and effectiveness
• Develop and implement organizational design plans to support business objectives
• Design and implement cultural transformation and change management initiatives to support business objectives and drive employee engagement and retention
• Identify and implement process improvements and operational excellence initiatives
• Develop and execute integration plans for mergers and acquisitions to ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives
• Collaborate closely with MDA’s HR COE team to design and implement new initiatives, process implementation and leverage team expertise in planning and delivering functional initiatives to respective client group
• Manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, with the ability to shift between strategic, operational, and tactical levels
• Communicate, faciliti…