Human Resources Manager in Surrey

Moment Energy is seeking a hands-on HR Manager to support our growing team and manage the day-to-day Human Resources function. This role will help ensure our HR processes run smoothly, our employees feel supported, and our managers have the tools and guidance they need to lead effectively.

This is an execution-focused role for someone who enjoys working directly with employees and managers, managing HR processes from start to finish, and helping build practical, scalable programs in a growing company. From preparing employment offers and coordinating performance reviews to supporting employee relations and maintaining HR policies, you will play an important role in creating a positive and well-organized employee experience.

The ideal candidate is approachable, organized, discreet, and comfortable balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• HR Operations & Administration
  • Maintain accurate employee information, HR systems, and documentation, ensuring records and processes are organized and up to date.
  • Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding, including mandatory shop-floor safety certifications (WHMIS, battery handling, SOPs), equipment setup, and offboarding workflows.
  • Support the administration of employee benefits, leave, vacation, and partner with Finance to ensure smooth bi-weekly payroll coordination, timecard tracking, and leave sync.
  • Maintain and update employee handbooks, HR policies, procedures, and job compensation benchmarks as the company scales.
  • Track work permit renewals, visa documentation, and immigration processes for international team members in partnership with legal counsel.
• Health, Safety & Workplace Compliance
  • Serve as an employer representative or administrator for the Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) in compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations.
  • Coordinate WorkSafeBC claims, workplace injury reporting, incident documentation, and modified return-to-work plans.
  • Support overall compliance with BC employment standards, workplace health and safety requirements, and company safety policies.
• Employee Relations & Manager Support
  • Serve as an approachable point of contact for employees and managers on day-to-day HR questions, workplace concerns, and policy interpretation.
  • Support employee relations matters, including workplace conflicts, attendance concerns, complaints, and disciplinary processes.
  • Guide managers through performance concerns, documentation, difficult conversations, and appropriate next steps.
  • Help foster a respectful, welcoming, and safe workplace where employees feel comfortable raising concerns.
• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
  • Support our Talent Acquisition Lead as-needed with recruitment efforts for open roles, including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and co-op/student program coordination.
  • Prepare employment offers, employment agreements, and onboarding packages.
• Performance Management & Employee Development
  • Coordinate performance review cycles, including timelines, communications, documentation, and follow-up.
  • Support managers with performance improvement plans, employee feedback, and performance documentation.
  • Coordinate manager growth initiatives and leadership development training (e.g., effective coaching, conducting reviews, giving feedback).
  • Help maintain clear, consistent processes for promotions, role changes, and employee development.
  • Identify recurring employee or manager needs and recommend practical improvements to HR processes.

The Candidate

We’re looking for individuals with the following traits, skills, and experiences:

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a growing technology, manufacturing, or startup environment.
• Hands-on experience managing day-to-day HR operations, employee relations, and employment documentation.
• Strong working knowledge of BC employment standards and applicable HR compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting performance reviews, disciplinary processes, performance improvement plans, and manager coaching.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with employees and managers at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• A practical, solutions-oriented mindset and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get things done.
• Experience in manufacturing, hardware, or clean tech is an asset.

Moment Energy is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, including our work environment. We especially welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

Our Values

Our values are key to how we show up every day at Moment Energy! We keep them in the forefront of what we do, and they’re used everywhere. We refer to them when we have tough decisions to make, we give shoutouts based on living out these values, and we include them as part of our performance reviews.

• Safety is our Foundation

  We prioritize the safety of our products, customers, employees, and the general public above all else.

• We’re Building a Greener Future Together

  We infuse passion for our cleantech mission into every aspect of our work and incorporate fun into the workplace.

• We’re Open, Honest and Accountable

  We prioritize open and honest communication to foster mutual understanding.

• We Think and Act like Owners

  We’re self-starters that proactively embrace new challenges along with personal and collective ownership of responsibilities.

• We Treat Everyone with Respect

  We actively listen, share openly, and work together towards common goals.