Are you a seasoned Human Resource and Labor Relation Specialist with the ability to drive change from within a company? Are you passionate about providing Peace of Mind to your client group? Are you looking to be a part of a growing team and company?
Reporting to the VP-Human Resources, you will serve as a strategic advisor and partner to the organization, ensuring the alignment of human resources and labor relations functions with the company's business objectives. This role encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities, focusing on managing and enhancing the relationship between key stakeholders with the organization, unions, and its workforce.
What you will be responsible for:
Human Resources Partnership:
- Offer subject matter expertise in Human Resources and Labour Relations services.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to frontline management and leadership on HR and LR matters.
- Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Collaborate with management to deliver HR programs aligned with business objectives.
- Partner with internal clients to integrate talent programs into strategic plans.
- Continuously seek value-add opportunities and risk mitigation.
- Utilize business intelligence (BI) for data-driven decision-making and improvement opportunities.
- Execute talent management strategies to enhance retention and employee experience.
- Deliver talent programs, including Continuing Education and leadership development.
- Offer guidance and support on performance management, employee relations, and HR compliance.
- Assist in developing compensation and benefits strategies for attracting and retaining top talent.
- Oversee the implementation of employee engagement initiatives to enhance job satisfaction.
- Ensure compliance with all HR-related legal and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain and organize HR administrative and services.
Labour Relations Partnership:
- Act as lead representative for the regional employers as assigned for all union relationships and transactions.
- Support senior management and executive leadership on tactical approaches to union and performance matters.
- Manage and nurture relationships with union representatives as well as internal clients.
- Deliver advisory services to assist management in handling of performance and behaviour.
- Support management to continually improve employment knowledge, best practices, and leadership.
- Support negotiations of supplementary agreements outside principle CBAs (MOAs, LOUs, etc.)
- Interpret and apply collective agreements, respective employment legislation, and Human Rights principles.
- Produce bargaining preparation including cost modeling and research.
- Facilitate grievance handling at all steps including preparation for potential arbitrations.
- Assist in preparing responses for arbitration and human rights claims.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of unionized workforces and labour trends.
- Conduct workplace investigations.
- Support attendance management.
Employee Communication and Support:
- Respond to all daily employee emails and phone calls within 48 hours.
- Provide guidance to employees by answering questions or investigating concerns.
Record Keeping and Communication:
- Updates employee files as necessary.
- Liaise with all stakeholders by responding to requests in a timely fashion.
What you get from us:
- Extended Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid vacation.
- Access to a growing organization with lots of advancement opportunities.
What we need from you:
- Minimum level of education equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in an HR/LR advisory or BP role with a track record of progressive scope of responsibility in unionized environments.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in unionized environments are required.
- Expert understanding of employment regulations and legislation.
- Solid knowledge of employment, labour, and privacy laws.
- Proven abilities with office productivity software and HRIS systems (e.g. BambooHR/ADP)
Apply today; we can't wait to hear from you. Come grow with us!
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