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Manager, Human Resources

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Senior Level
full_time

About the role

Application Deadline: 19 September 2025

Department: Human Resources

Location: Saskatoon

Description At NexGen Energy Ltd., we’re committed to building a high-performing, inclusive, and values-driven workplace. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for an experienced HR Manager who can combine hands-on HR expertise with strategic insight to help our people and business thrive.

As Manager, Human Resources you will lead day-to-day human resources operations and drive initiatives that strengthen our culture, attract and retain top talent, and align HR practices with our business goals. You will partner closely with leaders to provide guidance on workforce planning, organizational development, and employee relations, while supporting change and growth across the company. This role will also be responsible for developing and enhancing HR programs, policies, and procedures to ensure they are effective, compliant, and aligned with our organizational values.

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

  • Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on HR strategies, workforce planning, and talent management.
  • Oversee HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and total rewards.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain HR programs, policies, and procedures that support business objectives and promote consistency across the organization.
  • Partner with operational teams to deliver consistent, effective HR programs and initiatives.
  • Apply change management best practices to guide leaders through organizational changes in people, processes, and structure.
  • Lead or support projects in areas such as diversity and inclusion, workforce strategy, organizational planning, and continuous improvement.
  • Use HR data and metrics to drive decisions, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
  • Stay current on HR best practices, employment legislation, and market trends to ensure compliance and competitiveness.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including experience advising leaders and managing complex employee relations matters.
  • Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement HR programs and policies from concept to execution.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • High level of integrity and ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

Core Competencies Communication

  • Communicates in an open candid and consistent manner with impact to inform, enroll, coach, and inspire.
  • Effectively builds rapport and appropriately delivers information (oral and written) in a timely, well-organized, thoughtful, and engaging manner.

Team Effectiveness

  • Works collaboratively across functional teams, embracing unique talents and diverse perspectives, to achieve common goals.
  • Takes a proactive approach to building relationships by actively participating as a prepared team member, demonstrating flexibility and respect for different work styles.

Work Management

  • Plans, manages and follows through to ensure the flow and timely completion of activities to deliver successful work results.
  • Maintains quality and safety standards to ensure NexGen's Elite Standards are met across all work streams.
  • Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.

Personal Accountability

  • Takes responsibility for own actions and outcomes.
  • Maintains effective and professional approach, demonstrating resilience and accountability in a fluid fast paced work environment.

Analytical/Critical Thinking

  • Able to identify, articulate and problem solve for complex situations with consideration for outcomes.
  • Provides clear and informative explanations to support effective decisions in line with company objectives.
  • Uses creative, conceptual, and/or inductive reasoning.

Functional & Technical Skills

  • Applies specialized knowledge in own area of expertise and openly shares information and knowledge with others.

About NexGen Energy Ltd.

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NexGen Energy Ltd. is a uranium exploration and development company with a portfolio of high-impact projects that span the Athabasca Basin in Saskatchewan, Canada. The Athabasca Basin is the highest-grade uranium district in the world and also represents one of the best mining jurisdictions. In early 2014, the Company discovered the land-based Arrow zone at their 100%-owned Rook I project. Arrow is developing into a significant high-grade uranium project. NexGen is solely targeting large and high-grade uranium deposits.