Human Resources Generalist

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At Vicwest we exist to create durable, sustainable, and inspirational surroundings. We’ve been delivering peace of mind to Canadians since 1930.

We are a Canadian building materials company specializing in metal products that are supplied in the Residential, Agricultural, and ICI (Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional) sectors.

Position Summary:

If you’re passionate about Human Resources and working in a motivated, encouraging, and value add HR team, this is the position for you!

The HR Generalist will report directly to the Manager, Human Resources and serve as a point of contact for managers and employees, providing full cycle professional human resources support.

The HR Generalist will be part of a National HR team, working together to implement measures to increase employee engagement, morale, and satisfaction through HR best practices.

This position is 100% in-office at the Stratford location with some travel requirements to other Vicwest locations.

Key Accountabilities:

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide advice and support to managers on a broad range of day-to-day issues including performance management, collective agreement interpretation, and policy interpretation.
• Support managers to recruit employees, draft non-union employee contracts/offer letters, ensuring consistency across all positions.
• Onboard new employees, ensuring that payroll documentation and benefits enrollment forms are completed and that new employees understand policies and procedures related to their role and the organization.
• Enhance Union partnerships by supporting harmonious labour relations and supporting dispute resolution procedures such as grievances.
• Manage the benefits administration process including disability claims, communication with Sun Life, accommodation requests, early and safe return to work as well as transitional modified duties.
• Lead and administer the performance management process, including advising clients on coaching techniques, corrective action and career management matters
• Participate in developing and implementing HR policies to promote a healthy, safe and inclusive organization.
• Proactively develop and facilitate employee engagement Initiatives.
• Promote Vicwest’s core values.
• Assist the operations’ team with Health and Safety protocols and training programs.

Education and Experience:

• College diploma or certificate in Human Resources and/or equivalent. Possession of, or working towards an HRPA designation such as CHRP, CHRL, CHRE would be a definite asset.
• Minimum 3 years Human Resources experience in a manufacturing, unionized environment
• Generalist knowledge in recruitment, compensation, benefits, labour and employee relations, training
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Experience with negotiations, mediations, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret legislation and collective agreements
• Ability to coach and influence leaders
• Ability to interpret situations and apply policies, practices, and legal information to resolve issues
• National Travel requirement.

Skills:

• Computer savvy – MS Office
• Solutions based mentality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Curious, confident, and sociable with all organizational levels
• Enthusiastic and passionate about HR
• Ability to work independently and manage a variety of projects simultaneously
• Experience with Dayforce preferred
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Interested in this role?

Vicwest welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.