HR Advisor
Compensation Range
$75K - $80KCompensation will be determined based on the successful candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, and may also be influenced by internal equity and market conditions.
Human Resource Excellence
• Develop and implement proactive HR strategies and processes to support overall Company objectives, including employee retention, labour relations, performance/development management and compensation/benefits management.
• Provide guidance and support to management and employees on the interpretation and application of HR policies, procedures and business processes.
• Build effective partnerships with other organizational units and shared services to maximize best practices.
• Monitor and report on HR and KPI discrepancies and recommend/implement appropriate action in order to achieve business objectives and targets.
• Support labour relation activities including grievances, arbitrations and contract negotiations.
• Facilitate the execution of organizational development and change management initiatives.
• Support the recruitment process in conjunction with Management & the Talent Acquisition department as needed.
• Coordinate employee onboarding and conduct new hire orientations and follow up.
• Manage disability claims and accommodation process.
Performance Management Process
• Ensure Annual procedures are communicated internally; evaluations are completed in line with schedule and meet quality requirements.
• Provide guidance and support to management with cascading objective setting, evaluation criteria, performance evaluation and development planning.
• Provide follow up discussions, coaching, and feedback to employees and management to strengthen the process.
• Emphasize the importance of regular feedback and coaching to develop employee performance.
• Encourage employees to take ownership of their personal development and career advancement opportunities.
Employee Relations
• Engage employees in a high-performance culture, encourage open communication, team focus and execute employee rewards/recognition programs (ie. Service Awards, network events etc.)
• Foster positive employee relations; Coach, counsel and advise both employees and management on various personal and professional related matters, provide EFAP referrals as required.
• Work with employees and management to identify and resolve complex and sensitive issues, disagreements and conflicts (e.g. employee complaints and policy violation allegations).
• Seek to encourage employees to correct unacceptable behaviour and performance through application of progressive discipline guidelines.
• Effectively manage the termination process and separation meetings.
• Conduct effective exit interviews and provide management with analysis and recommendations.
• Review existing and forthcoming legislation to determine HR impact on the organization; Advise management on pertinent legislations; Make recommendations regarding legislation; and ensure adherence to requirements.
• Provide support to management in lawsuits, grievances, and complaints as required.
• Provide assistance to management with preparation of documentation for litigation.
Requirements:
• 3+ years of progressive Human Resource experience, preferably within a Generalist type role.
• University degree or College diploma in Human Resources or related field.
• CHRP designation an asset.
• Excellent computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, with previous experience utilizing ATS & HRIS.
• Customer focused, adaptable, with superb accountability skills.
• Well organized with the ability to consistently prioritize and a proven track-record of success.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills with experience in partnering effectively with stakeholders and guiding conversations.
• Knowledge of Employment Legislation (Employment Standards, Human Rights Code, Pay Equity, Employment Equity, Privacy Legislation, OH&S Act etc.).
