Senior Manager, HR Operations
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Cenovus Energy · Ab-calgary, CanadaPrepare for this interview
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About the role
Ranked as one of Canada's Best Employers in 2025, Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We're committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner. We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada, crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia. Cenovus's downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. Find Cenovus on LinkedIn , Facebook and Instagram . The Cenovus experience
Responsibilities
- Cultivate a culture of collaboration, inclusion, accountability, and continuous learning across HR Operations.
- Align HR operations with enterprise priorities, workforce needs, and employee experience strategy to deliver scalable, efficient solutions.
- Anticipate business and workforce changes, evolving HR operations to support growth, transformation, and organizational demands.
- Act as a trusted advisor to HR leadership on service delivery strategy, operational readiness, and compliance.
- Partner with HR COEs, HRBPs, IT, and business leaders to deliver integrated, enterprise-wide HR solutions.
- Lead the implementation and governance of the HR operating model with HR Operations
- Drive end-to-end process excellence and continuous improvement through automation, digital transformation, and optimized service delivery.
- Oversee the accurate and timely execution of employee lifecycle transactions, payroll, and HR case management.
- Champion HR technology and transformation initiatives, including system enhancements, self-service optimization, and the use of data and insights to improve service outcomes and employee experience
Requirements
- Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:
- Legally authorized to work in Canada
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline. CPHR or equivalent designation preferred.
- Minimum of 16+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles in HR operations
- Proven track record leading large-scale HR operations or shared services functions
- Deep expertise in HR service delivery models, payroll, HRIS, and process optimization
- Demonstrated success driving transformation, digital initiatives, and system implementations
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
- Data-driven mindset, with experience using analytics to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement
- We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.
- Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT July 12, 2026
- Cenovus was ranked one of Canada's Best Employers in 2025. We're committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more.
- 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 .
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Additional Information
Worker Type: Employee Job Post End Date: 07/13/2026 About this opportunity: As the Senior Manager, HR Operations, you will lead the strategy, integration, and delivery of HR operations across Canada. You will be accountable for building a seamless, high-performing service model that brings together HR Support Services, HR Services, HR Advisory, and Payroll to deliver exceptional employee experience. Reporting to the Director, HR Partnerships & Operations, you will act as both a strategic advisor and operational leader, ensuring HR services are scalable, compliant, and aligned with enterprise priorities. You will lead a team of managers across HR Services, HR Advisory, Payroll, and HR Technology, driving cross-functional collaboration, service excellence, and continuous improvement. This position is located in Calgary, AB.
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