Human Resources Business Partner, 18-Month Opportunity

Company:
Finning Canada
Number of Openings:
1
Worker Type:
Temporary
Position Overview:
As a Human Resources Business Partner with Finning, you will provide support for a full range of human resources services to all levels of leadership and employees within a specified geographic region to support the achievement of business objectives and goals.
You will act as a partner to the business leaders by embedding corporate HR strategy into day-to-day work and providing professional HR guidance and support to relevant internal client groups with the objective of adding value to the business.
This is a great opportunity to utilize your partnering, communication and interpersonal skills to influence at all levels in a dynamic organization.
:

• Liaise with local Union Business Representatives on ongoing labour relations matters within respective client groups.
• Provide direction, guidance and assistance in the successful execution of annual HR programs across Finning including compensation planning, performance management and talent reviews.
• Identify and evaluate changes in industry practices and business trends and capitalizes on opportunities that will improve client operations including increasing team engagement and addressing inclusion and diversity initiatives.
• Assist leaders in addressing employee behavioral and performance concerns utilizing Finning performance management tools and conflict resolution strategies.
• Collaborate and work proactively with business leaders, including senior leaders and/or general managers, in the areas of annual workforce planning, succession planning, talent management and leadership coaching.
• Partner closely with the Global Centers of Excellences (COE) to implement human resources strategies, practices, processes, and programs that align to strategic goals and business priorities.
• Facilitate and support leadership through the investigation process, including investigation resolution, progressive discipline application and potential employee termination.
• Develop and fostering the organization's culture to build the climate for success.
• Identifies opportunities for educating and communicating with Finning’s people (e.g. presentations, project rollouts etc.).
• Coach and advise front-line managers in the interpretation and application of applicable Collective Agreements and/or other related Corporate policies.
• Be recognized as a trusted business partner to the Finning leadership team and provide council on HR, workforce and leadership matters and issues.
• Partner with client groups to design succession plans for key talent and positions. Identify training and development gaps and support the identification of high potential employees. Assists leaders in developing Career Development Plans with their employees and coaching leaders on career development discussions.
• Provide feedback to the HR Centers of Excellence regarding the effectiveness of Corporate programs and products.

Education & Experience:

• Sound general knowledge of HR Programs, Policies & Procedures, Collective Agreements and relevant legislation coupled with business acumen.
• HR designation (CPHR) or significant progress towards completion considered an asset.
• Thorough understanding of ability management and return to work practices and programs (STD, LTD, WCB)
• Previous experience working with HRIS systems. Previous experience with Workday considered an asset.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of labour and employment laws, regulations, procedures and standards in Canada.
• Extensive knowledge with organizational structure, change management, employee engagement, performance management, and leadership succession
• Understanding of Lean methodologies and continuous improvement fundamentals
• 5+ or more years of professional-level human resource generalist experience, working and collaborating with business leaders in a consultative capacity.
• Proven experience in leading and managing the investigation process.
• Experience working within a unionized heavy industrial environment is preferred.
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint) and comfortable navigating in HRIS. Experience with Workday is an asset.
• Post-secondary education in human resources management, labour relations management or a related field.

We are committed to diversity at Finning, to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and as an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Finning does not discriminate against applicants based on genders, races, national and ethnic origins, religions, ages, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities.