Human Resources Manager

About this opportunity:

Cenovus is looking for a Human Resources Manager at our Superior, WI, location. This position is a member of the refinery and US Human Resources leadership teams and is accountable for leading the HR function supporting Cenovus's Superior Refining Company. Emphasis is on providing sound management and leadership in all aspects of HR, with broader expectations for supporting overall business unit (BU) performance; provide BU management with advice and counsel on current and future human resources requirements that provides realistic and creative solutions to issues and provides guidance to enhance organizational development.

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What you'll do:

• Proactively consults and advises managers and employees on personnel/HR issues and organizational development concerns
• Provides direction and advice in the administration and interpretation of Company policies and practices
• Participates as part of the Business Unit and Leadership Team in achieving desired business performance by identifying areas for process improvement, enrolling the group's commitment, and then cooperatively providing resources and/or delivering effective processes/learning to resolve issues or to meet business objectives
• Observes team processes and suggests and/or provides interventions and feedback to the team leader and team members as appropriate. Asks questions that help the team to clarify and confront a problem and to make their own decisions
• Participate in business planning, decisions and BU strategy development and share fully in business priorities. Provides assurance that regional HR initiatives and strategies are reflective of BU priorities and initiatives to ensure successful delivery of HR programs to meet BU needs
• Supports the development of business unit HR management objectives and site specific practices, aligned to both regional and corporate policies and strategy in consultation with regional HR leadership team, which reflect the business environment
• Contributes to the development of the annual BU scorecard with a particular focus on defining BU specific HR priorities with success measures
• Provide support to define and develop BU organizational effectiveness and design to ensure current and future workforce needs are met to ensure effective BU resourcing requirements are met. Translate such requirements to Talent Acquisition team to ensure BU TA strategies are fit for purpose and reflect business requirements
• Oversee the maintenance of site employee records and maintenance to ensure compliance to legal and Cenovus information management protocols
• Supports and coaches leaders in providing resource strategies and employee development
• Participate as a contributing member of the broader HR team in special projects and activities in support of the broader business objectives of Cenovus

Who you are:

• Bachelors in Business Administration/HR, or similar, required
• 10+ total years of work experience, including 5 - 7 years of related experience in leading a multi-disciplinary HR team

Preferred:

• Expert knowledge in employee relations, HR policy development and administration and organizational effectiveness
• Working knowledge of benefit plans, compensation, payroll practices, training and employee development, employment law, affirmative action, EEOC

• Professional Human Resources or Society for Human Resources Management Professional certification(s)
• Energy and complex manufacturing experience
• Forward Thinking
• Change Agility
• Develops Potential
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Technical/Professional Skills
• Drives for Results

What we offer:

• Company-provided medical and dental benefits
• Time-off
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition & Professional Development Assistance

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

If you require accessibility assistance to complete the on-line application or otherwise apply for an open position with Cenovus, its subsidiaries and affiliates, please email careeropportunities@cenovus.com.

Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.

Cenovus Energy is an affirmative action employer, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, veteran status, national origin, or personal or physical characteristics protected by law.

Who we are:

We're an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We're committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

We are currently the largest refiner in Ohio and transport products from our refineries in Lima and Toledo, Ohio and Superior, Wisconsin via pipelines, rail cars and trucks to customers throughout the United States.

We've been named a Top Alberta Employer for 2024, a designation recognizing organizations leading their industries in offering exceptional places to work.

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At Cenovus, we embrace diversity of thought, experience and backgrounds to help us make better business decisions, address our challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions. We're committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, valued and engaged. We strive for a collaborative, physically and psychologically safe environment where you can be yourself, feel a sense of belonging and thrive. For more information, including details on our inclusion and diversity targets and networks, visit Cenovus.com.

The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.

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