Human Resources Manager

Canary Systems is an electronic hardware and software engineering firm specializing in mining and civil engineering-related monitoring and instrumentation applications. Projects include monitoring of open-pit and underground mines, earth and concrete dams, bridges, tunnels, and buildings. We operate in several markets including construction, mining, geotechnical, industrial, and public infrastructure.


We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Human Resources Manager to join our team. The Human Resources Manager is responsible for all HR functions as detailed below and reports directly to the President.

• Leadership: provides leadership, guidance, and support for staff initiatives while ensuring adherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, and established procedures.
• HRIS: Manages and maintains the organization's HRIS, including database administration, system customization, ongoing maintenance, user training, and organizational support.
• Employee Relations: Collaborates with the President and organizational leaders to investigate staff complaints, ensuring a fair and impartial approach to employee relations. Maintains detailed documentation and oversees performance discussions and terminations. Plan and execute company events and other staff engagement activities.
• Payroll Administration and Processing: Manage biweekly and monthly payroll processing for the U.S. and Canada. Verify the accuracy of timesheets and collaborate with managers to resolve any discrepancies.
• Benefit Administration: Works with third parties to align plan designs with the company's needs. Ensures compliance with federal and state reporting requirements and manages the coordination of open enrollment processes.
• Recruitment and Hiring: Collaborate with group leaders to assess and identify staffing needs, develop job postings, and utilize a variety of platforms to attract top talent for open positions. Facilitate onboarding and administering training through the company's learning management system and other training sessions.
• Monthly Compliance and Process Improvement: Ensures compliance with state, local, and federal labor laws while overseeing the completion of all HR-related documentation for each entity. Collaborates with group leaders to ensure staff maintains up-to-date documentation and certifications. Regularly evaluates processes and engages in performance improvement initiatives.

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Human Resources

• Talent Acquisition including writing job ads and conducting interviews.

• Payroll Processing and Reporting

• Employee Relations including difficult conversations, employee engagement

• Benefits Administration including but not limited to health benefits, 401(k), STD, and LTD.
• Performance Management including annual review cycles

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Adaptable
• Able to problem-solve
• Able to collaborate with all levels of the organization

• Work in a highly motivated team of professionals

• Career and growth opportunity

• Competitive salary and benefits