Human Resources Representative (F/M)

WELCOME TO VCNA!

We are Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA).

As the North American operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries, we are helping to make a positive impact and are transforming our world. We have a culture built on solid partnerships, long-lasting relationships, and opportunities for those who want to learn, grow and be part of a diverse and dynamic culture.

With solutions that include cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates, we help to build homes, highways, hospitals, buildings, bridges, and schools across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States. Our commitment to excellence can be seen in those who invest and believe in what we do, those who share their lives with us, those who trust in our deliveries and those committed to innovation and a sustainable future.

Every day, we have the chance to accomplish something new and you're invited to be part of it.

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

Located in Toronto, the Human Resources Representative will provide HR support to the Canadian Operations HR group. This position reports into the Director HR Canada. The HR Representative will be assisting with the workload, which can include supporting the recruitment process, acting as liaison between employees and the HR department, and maintaining employee records. The HR Representative holds a key role in our day-to-day operations and ensures that the company's human resources needs are being met to maintain positive relationships with all employees.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Assists with coordinating annual and one-time facility-wide events
• Coordinates all plant training on legislated issues including harassment, labor standards and human rights. Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs
• Assists department with administrative needs
• Coordinates company sponsored programs
• Coaches and supports managers and supervisors on all processes of performance management to ensure that they are understood and being used.
• Serves as consultant to managers on relevant federal and state employment laws; legal, ethical, and work-related issues; HR process, programs and policies; and employee disciplinary issues.
• Maintains the HRIS system (SAP) ensuring accurate data input and integrity are maintained.
• Liaises with local and Operations Human Resources in the administration of payroll, benefits programs, pension plans, and all HR policies and procedures.
• Develops and maintains an effective department work environment and creates and promotes harmonious working relationships with other departments and employees.
• Department filing and scanning compliance
• Assists with facilitating company bereavement, service award and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Processes all new hire paperwork, IT forms on-boarding
• Maintains department related information for monthly and quarterly reporting requirements and prepares data as requested on a routine and ad hoc basis.
• Maintain and ensure that employee records are updated as necessary and are accurate
• Liaises with Payroll for compensation and benefits to ensure required forms are accurately documented.
• Assists with Temp to Full-Time conversions (notifications, letters, onboarding paperwork and scheduling and preparing for orientation sessions)
• Assist with all internal and external HR related inquiries or requests
• Provides training on the processes of interviewing, hiring and termination to managers and supervisors.
• Maintains and updates employee communication
• Ensures Company's HR processes are supported and administered in a timely basis including but not limited to, BSC scorecard development, bonus payout, merit increases, employee development (SDV & IDP), climate survey.
• Prepares mailings

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Skills

• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Very strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively present information to, or respond to inquiries from management, customers, regulatory agencies, or the general public.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, collective agreements, or government regulations.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility to changing work priorities
• Confidentiality of data
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence

Education/Experience -

• A degree from an accredited College or University and/or two to five years related experience and/or training/or equivalent combination of education and experience cement, concrete, construction, or manufacturing industries with quality improvement, project management.
• Experience in a unionized industrial environment is a must. Strong capability in both negotiation and facilitation skills.

Knowledge (technical/practical/managerial) -

• Demonstrated expertise in SAP, Dayforce, Kronos, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Tuition reimbursement/assistance
• Opportunities to collaborate with teams around the globe and growth opportunities in different areas
• Hybrid work model for certain positions
• Lifeworks Employee Assistance Program (EAP): confidential support for you and your family (CAN)
• Training, professional development
• Competitive wages, vacation and holiday time
• Being part of VCNA is being part of building famous landmarks such as Toronto's CN Tower, Roy Thompson Hall, Maple Leaf Gardens and the Darlington Nuclear Station and Ryerson Centre, St. Regis Chicago and 150 N. Riverside, Louis High-Speed Rail in Chicago and more
• Fertility drug coverage
• RRSP and DC (CAN) and 401K (U.S.)
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• Educational scholarship program for dependents of regular salaried employees.
• Paid Maternity Leave Top Up

REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driving license and a car
• Required to visit plant sites

OUR PEOPLE

We care about people - all people. At VCNA, we take safety, health and wellness seriously. We're dedicated to giving our employees a safe workplace, our neighbors a safe environment and our customers a high-quality and safe product. Safety first -and always!

Our VC Way reflects who we are, inspiring us to unite our culture and be our best: Our Way of Being: ethical and respectful, Our Way of Working: together with excellence and Our Way of Thriving: with the courage to transform.

INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

We have a results-oriented culture that values being open, honest, and authentic. It's part of our DNA. We are continually expanding our diverse and inclusive team by providing opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability or economic status - a workplace where you can express your individuality and be your best self!