Human Resources Manager

Why Join O'Dell HVAC Group?

O'Dell HVAC Group is a well-established HVAC equipment representative, partnering with engineers, building owners, and contractors across Canada. We are a growing organization known for technical expertise, customer service, and long-term relationships. Our success is fueled by our people-first culture, where teamwork, innovation, and professional growth are at the core of everything we do.

Our culture is shaped by our values: Everyone Cares, Driven to Innovate, Let's Be Curious, Operationally Nimble, and Leverage Collaboration. These values guide how we work together, solve problems, support our customers, and grow as a team.

We're looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to become our first dedicated HR leader in Quebec. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Human Resources, this role will shape the employee experience, partner closely with leaders, build strong HR practices, and contribute to national HR initiatives in a growing organization where HR is viewed as a true strategic partner with a seat at the table. If you enjoy balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and believe great HR starts with strong relationships, this role could be a great fit for you.

As the primary HR partner for our Quebec operations, you'll support leaders and employees across the province while serving as the local HR expert. You'll also collaborate closely with the broader HR team on company-wide initiatives and provide support on national projects and priorities as our business continues to grow.

What You’ll Do

• Acting as a strategic business partner to leaders by providing proactive HR guidance that supports operational and business objectives.
• Providing day-to-day HR guidance and coaching to managers on employee relations, performance management, team effectiveness, and workplace issues.
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and employee integration activities for positions based in Quebec.
• Leading return-to-work processes, accommodation procedures, leave administration, and related employee support.
• Ensuring compliance with Quebec labor laws, employment standards, health and safety regulations, and company policies.
• Supporting payroll administration, salary reviews, HR metrics, reporting, and various employee engagement programs.
• Analyzing HR indicators and trends to identify improvement opportunities and provide recommendations to business leaders.
• Assisting the Vice President, Human Resources, with merger and acquisition projects, including due diligence, change management, policy alignment, and organizational transition support.
• Collaborating with the Vice President, Human Resources, and business leaders on national HR initiatives, process improvements, workforce planning, and organizational projects contributing to O'Dell's continuous growth across Canada.
• Building trust and rapport with managers and employees while fostering a positive and motivating work culture.
• Supporting talent development, succession planning, leadership development, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Coaching managers to enhance their leadership skills, improve performance conversations, and build high-performing teams.
• Identifying and evolving HR policies, programs, processes, and practices as the company grows.
• Performing other HR-related tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience in a generalist or HR management role.
• CRHA designation (or eligibility to obtain) is considered an asset. Equivalent HR designations from other Canadian provinces will also be considered.
• Bilingual French-English proficiency is required, as this role will also provide support to employees across all regions where the company operates in Canada.
• Experience with HR information systems (HRIS).
• Strong knowledge of Quebec labor legislation and best HR practices.
• Experience in managing employee relations and return-to-work cases, including complex situations.
• Ability to work within a remote team while being self-sufficient in managing Quebec-based cases.
• Experience in supporting organizational growth, change management, or mergers and acquisitions is considered an important asset.
• Excellent coaching and relationship-building skills with managers at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and growing environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• High professionalism, good judgment, and discretion.
• Valid driver's license, access to a vehicle, and availability to occasionally travel to Quebec locations and other O'Dell HVAC Group sites.
• Our Commitment to Accessibility

At O'Dell HVAC Group, we are committed to building a workplace where everyone can thrive. We foster an inclusive and accessible environment for all.

If you require accommodations during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know. We believe accessibility is more than a requirement — it's an integral part of creating an exceptional workplace for everyone. For any accommodation requests or questions, please contact the Human Resources department.