Senior HR Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Objective

The Senior HR Manager partners with leaders across all ATOMIC profit centers to execute the organization's people strategy by fostering employee development, engagement, operational excellence, and a positive workplace culture.

Core Responsibilities

1. Culture / One ATOMIC – Every employee plays a role in shaping and sustaining our culture. How we show up and engage matters. Inputs include:
   • Work at “mastering” our skills while “modelling” ATOMIC values of respect, curiosity, collaboration, resourcefulness, flexibility, and caring candor.
   • Contribute to the development of a safety culture.
   • “Other duties as assigned” is part of our team culture. While we have individual roles and responsibilities, one constant is help and support for each other.
   • The dynamic nature of the live events industry requires flexibility to work overtime, including early mornings, evenings and weekends, as dictated by project schedules and client needs.

1. Learning & Development
   • Assess learning needs to design, develop, and deliver training programs for employees and leaders across the organization.
   • Create scalable training solutions, including instructor-led, virtual, and AI-supported self-service platforms.
   • Evaluate program effectiveness and continuously improve content and delivery.
   • Drive process improvements to enhance employee experience, HR efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.

1. Safety
   • Own workplace safety compliance programs, including training, documentation, and reporting, collaborating with department leaders and outside consultants.
   • Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees, ensuring alignment with regulatory and organizational standards.
   • Serve as a resource for employees and managers on safety policies, procedures, and incident response.
   • Oversee all workers’ compensation cases, ensuring clear communication towards a positive employee experience.
   • Serve as the HR representative on the Safety Committee.

1. Employee Integration
   • Partner with the Director of HR to design and continuously improve ATOMIC's employee integration strategy, creating a consistent experience that begins with a positive candidate journey and extends through onboarding into long-term employee success.
   • Serve as the primary HR representative during candidate visits, welcoming, collaborating with hiring managers and operational leaders, and representing ATOMIC’s culture throughout the interview process.
   • Collaborate with leaders to support employee engagement, gather feedback, identify opportunities to enhance the integration experience, and align employee learning with organizational goals and career growth opportunities.

1. HR Operations
   • Lead the HR Operations team to drive continuous improvement across HR processes, leveraging collaboration, technology, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to increase efficiency, improve employee experience, and ensure scalable, high-quality HR service delivery.
   • Implement and manage HR technology solutions, including HRIS, ATS, and AI-supported self-service tools for benefits, policy, and leadership guidance.
   • Serve as a trusted partner to the Director of HR by providing support in recruitment operations, employee relations, conflict resolution and performance management to ensure consistent, effective people practices.
   • Serve as lead recruiter for shop and warehouse roles.

Organizational Relationships

• The Senior HR Manager reports to the Director of HR and leads HR Operations team.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong HR generalist knowledge; expertise in learning and development, safety, and HR technology preferred.
• Ability to quickly understand, design, and implement safety and compliance solutions.
• Proficiency with HRIS, ATS, and digital tools; experience implementing AI-supported self-service platforms a plus.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills; adept at engaging with diverse audiences.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and drive results independently.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance related to workplace safety, employment law, and training requirements.

Credentials and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. HR certification preferred (PHR / SHRM-CP, etc.).
• 5+ years of HR experience with proven success in learning & development, and HR technology implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs in areas outside of prior technical background, such as safety compliance.
• Experience in building scalable training and self-service HR solutions.
• Prior experience in a managerial role.
• Maintain current passport and if applicable current driver’s license / clean driving record.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform typical office tasks using a computer and phone in a typical office environment.

Work Environment

• Typical office environment for most of the time.
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the year.