Hr Generalist/Advisor Jobs

Let us welcome you home.

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.

Our Vision: For every person to feel at home.

This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honour to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavours.

As the Human Resources Generalist/Advisor, you are responsible for full cycle recruitment, onboarding, and employee, labour/employee relations, and special projects.

Responsibilities:

• Mediate and resolve employee relations issues; conduct thorough and objective workplace investigations, when necessary, under guidance of the Sr. Human Resources Manager
• Maintain awareness of the culture, plans, financial position, and competition of the business units (sites/communities) within the company
• Collaborate with business units to develop solutions and recommend policy framework to address issues of a systemic nature
• Ensure regulatory compliance with legal requirements pertinent to the day-to-day management of employees, referring complex issues to the Sr. Human Resources Manager immediately
• Assess and anticipate human resources-related needs
• Conduct weekly meetings to check in with each business unit with active job postings; and bi-weekly for all other business units
• Interpret human resources policy and processes
• Ensure working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements in force within the company
• Write employment agreements for new hires and contracts for promotions and transfers in collaboration with department management
• Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements
• Develop and nurture partnerships through human resources to bridge management and employees

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in a unionized environment is preferred
• Certified CPHR or working towards certification is an asset
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrated excellent client service skills and superior interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of provincial labour laws, workers’ compensation, and union relations
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in Human Resources is required
• Strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive information with tact and discretion
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Strong computer literacy including effective working skills with Microsoft Suite, specifically advanced Teams, Excel and Outlook
• Experience in a healthcare setting with multiple locations is an asset
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrating strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with ever changing priorities
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities
• Completion of post-secondary program in Human Resources is an asset

Conditions of Employment:

• Clear Police Information Check
• COVID-19 vaccination. This requirement will be waived if you did not receive the vaccination due to any legislated protected human rights grounds

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