Manager, People Operations

Description

Corix specializes in developing and managing sustainable district energy systems, providing reliable heating and cooling solutions to communities and campuses. We focus on integrating advanced technologies and renewable energy to enhance efficiency and support long-term sustainability goals.

To understand Corix, you must know our core values—they guide us toward our common goals and fuel our passion for change and results. We believe in putting people first, staying driven by curiosity, committing to change, and building better together.

Compensation

: $100,000 - $120,000 annually

Reporting To:

Vice President, People & Culture

The Opportunity

This is a pivotal role for an operationally-focused HR professional who thrives on optimizing strong foundations and planning for future growth. As Manager/Senior Manager, People Operations, you'll shape and enhance our core HR programs, processes, and business partnering practices, setting the stage for impactful culture and organizational effectiveness initiatives. This role offers significant autonomy to make it your own while supporting our multi-geographic workforce across Canadian and US operations.

What You Will Do Operational Excellence

- Optimize core HR processes, policies, and procedures across Canadian and US operations

- Oversee payroll, benefits, and HRIS operations through direct management of one team member

- Lead recruitment and selection processes for various roles across the organization

- Oversee performance management processes including reviews, goal setting, and performance improvement planning

- Support compensation management including job evaluation and salary benchmarking

- Manage employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, transfers, leaves, and terminations across multiple jurisdictions

- Engage with employees to support a positive and culturally aligned employee experience

Effective Business Partnership

- Build trusted partnerships with leaders across all levels, becoming their go-to HR resource for operational excellence and proactive guidance

- Provide critical thinking and sound judgment on complex employee relations and organizational challenges

Data & Analytics

- Leverage advanced Excel skills to create meaningful HR metrics, dashboards, and reports

- Analyze workforce trends and operational metrics to identify improvement opportunities

- Develop robust HR reporting systems that provide insights into organizational health

Qualifications

What you Bring Essential Experience

- 7+ years of progressive HR experience in mid-sized organizations (100-500 employees), with demonstrated breadth across HR operations, employee relations, performance management, and recruitment

- Direct experience overseeing or partnering with payroll, benefits administration, and HRIS systems

- Proven track record with multi-geographic workforces, specifically Canadian and US operations

- Experience supporting diverse employee populations including office-based professionals and field staff

- Background in construction, utilities, engineering, or similar industries with complex workforce requirements

What Sets You Apart

- You thrive building structure and optimizing systems while maintaining flexibility to evolve them as the business grows

- You have genuine curiosity about the business and understand that strong operations enable strategic success

- You're known for reliability and follow-through, but also demonstrate intellectual agility to think beyond current processes

- You aspire to grow into broader leadership roles and understand that operational excellence is the foundation, not the ceiling, of your career trajectory

What We Offer

- Growth & Development: Significant opportunity to shape the role and build capabilities for future strategic initiatives

- Flexible Work Environment: Hybrid work model with flexibility to support our distributed workforce

- Impactful Work: Direct contribution to sustainable energy solutions

- Competitive Package: Comprehensive benefits, RRSP matching, and professional development opportunities

People-Focused and Inclusive Culture

At Corix, we believe in creating a world where every voice is heard, every perspective is valued, and every individual has the opportunity to shine. Together, we're building enduring energy systems and empowering communities to thrive.

With our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), your unique story is an essential part of our collective success. Discover a workplace that celebrates differences, champions fairness, and cultivates a culture where everyone belongs.