Human Resources Manager Jobs

Overview:

The Human Resources Manager is a strategic business partner, providing human resources support to our Cement Manufacturing, Sales and Logistics business in British Columbia. The HR Manager is responsible for talent management activities and initiatives within the business and is accountable for providing timely, concise information, guidance and coaching to our managers, aligned with HR policies, procedures and processes. This includes providing day-to-day support of the HR activities and initiatives in the following areas: employee/labour relations, performance management, retention, recruitment and staffing, compensation and benefits, training and development, project management, analytics and process improvement. The incumbent will identify key HR issues and play an important role in supporting key business objectives.

This position require the potential candidate to report to Richmond, Cement plan in person.

Responsibilities:

Health, Safety & Environment

• Collaborates with the safety organization on safety training initiatives.
• Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
• Participates in and supports the business Environmental, Health & Safety committees or improvement teams.
• Demonstrates a commitment to a safe work environment. Understands the safety objectives of the organization and supports these efforts in a visible manner.

Talent Management

• Supports the implementation of HR strategy to assure appropriate employee resources are available to achieve planned results. Works with line managers to identify organizational issues that impact the attainment of business objectives.
• Manages the Talent Identification and Succession Planning and People for Tomorrow processes for the market.
• Supports talent development activities.
• Works with management teams to effectively manage talent and create robust succession pools at all levels of the organization.
• Identifies key talent and ensures strong development and career planning in place and ensures implementation.
• Engages line managers in actively managing and developing future talent.

Recruitment & Staffing

• Oversees new hire administrative processes, employee onboarding and training.
• Collaborates with the Talent Acquisition team to support recruiting and staffing activities for the area of responsibility including screening, interviewing and selection.
• Participates in campus recruiting activities to support the business.

Performance Management

• Coordinates the performance management process which includes objective setting, individual development plans, mid-year reviews and annual performance appraisals.
• Works with management in addressing performance issues and provides consultative support as required. This may include assisting managers with the development of performance improvement plans.

Learning & Development

• Partners with the Learning & Development team to assist in program development, facilitation, coordination/logistics, communication, and measurement of training effectiveness.
• Supports managers in identifying learning and development opportunities and resources, programs, and tools to support employees’ development.

Employee/Labour Relations

• Supports implementation of corporate Human Resources programs and policies for the business.
• Acts as primary contact for day-to-day HR employee issues including: advising management on employee and labour relations issues, overseeing or conducting investigations, interpreting policies, providing oversight on disciplinary letters/action, and counseling employees.
• Engages with the Labour Relations team on grievance management, collective bargaining, employment and labour policy development and labour strategy.
• Anticipates and identifies issues and recommends solutions to resolve.
• Ensures compliance with various regulatory and legislative requirements, as well as trains managers in the same.
• Works with the business and appropriate company resources to resolve any litigation or legal issues.

Compensation & Benefits

• With support from the Retirement, Compensation & Benefits teams, coordinates compensation and benefits activities such as bonus, merit increases, special pays, tuition reimbursement, compensation analysis, and job evaluation.
• Understands local market conditions to ensure fair and equitable pay practices.

Project Management & Team Objectives

• Works collaboratively across the Country and with HR team on assigned projects
• Uses a professional project management approach to complete assigned projects, including: establishing the project parameters, deadlines, budget, and methodologies.

Analytics & Process Improvements

• Continues to look for ways to streamline and improve HR processes, not only in the area, but across the Country.
• Provides key analytics and information on area of responsibility to support business objectives, monthly reports and HR dashboard.
• Works with the HR Shared Services group to identify and implement processes necessary to eliminate duplication of work and reduce overall administrative burden.

Relationships with Other Jobs

• Collaborative relationship with Country HR and HR Shared Services team
• Partners with the Plant Manager, Cement Industrial Director, and Terminal Managers and business partners
• Manages the local Payroll Administrator to ensure proper processes and legislations are adhered to
• Reports to the Head of Human Resources

Qualifications:

Education and Work Experience:

• 7-10 years of progressive HR generalist experience. Must have demonstrated leadership experience, as well as exposure to organizational development and effectiveness
• HR Certification is an added advantage.
• Bachelor degree
• Strong preference for experience in labour relations
• Combination of HR / Operational background.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of all aspects of human resources
• Pragmatic and principled - focus on the right balance between operational excellence and employee development
• Systems knowledge (Microsoft Office, SAP SuccessFactors, Google Suite, iCims etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge of the business
• Awareness of political and organizational dynamics and realities
• Highly skilled in execution and results-oriented
• Expertise in talent acquisition, assessment and development
• Demonstrated, communication, negotiation and influencing skills

Competency Profile

• Command Skills
• Problem Solving
• Drive for Results
• Communication skills
• Business Acumen
• Interpersonal Skills
• Priority Setting
• Customer Focus

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.