Manager, Human Resources

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Manager, HR is accountable for labour relations, employee relations and day-to-day operations of human resources. The Manager, HR is a part of the Plant Management team working closely with the Plant Manager and other functional leaders to deliver on plant priorities as well as develop and implement innovative HR strategies and initiatives.

Key Accountabilities:

• Designs and executes HR solutions that align with plant priorities
• Interprets policies and CA and provides guidance to plant management
• Manages labour relations, including counselling line management and employees to achieve resolutions
• Prepares and attends to the grievance process
• Recommends resolutions to grievances and/or the escalation to arbitration; assists in the preparation of arbitration
• Leads investigations of issues; makes recommendation in the resolution of issues; documentation of all investigations and appropriate follow up of investigation outcomes
• Identifies, develops and delivers training/communications to supervisors, lead hands and hourly employees; along with mandatory annual training
• Interprets CA for payroll and benefits administration
• Manages Labour/Management Meetings from scheduling; documentation to follow up of resolution
• Manages Attendance Management Program
• Assists and prepares for CA negotiations
• Manages recruitment and job postings for hourly vacancies; and salaried plant positions
• Manages non-occupational Disability Program and Return to Work Program
• Analyzes labour data and makes appropriate recommendations
• Participates in Plant Management meetings offering insight and solutions for human resource issues that have impact to the plant/business
• Designs and develops individual development plans supporting succession planning for the plant
• Manages the development and establishment of Sofina HR processes for the plant - for example: total rewards and talent assessment; applicable policies and practices
• Manages the development and implementation of specific HR strategies and initiatives for the plant that support plant goals
• Leads on-boarding programs
• Models and coaches facility leaders on Blueprint values
• Provides strategic input into the development and implementation of comprehensive Health and Safety program/initiatives, and supports H&S initiatives
• Implements or oversees implementation of corporate initiatives and participates in corporate meetings to identify opportunities

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years experience with a degree in such discipline as Business, LR, HR or equivalent years of experience
• Thorough knowledge of Labour Relations, Human Rights and Employment Standards and their application
• Strong change management experience for processes and people
• Analytical skills balanced with ability to make and execute recommendations
• Positive attitude and unwavering commitment to deliver results
• Excellent at building relationships across all levels
• Passion for creating a healthy work environment and help drive a strong and winning culture
• Thorough knowledge of the procedures, practices and techniques used in collective bargaining and grievance negotiations
• Recruitment experience for hourly and salaried positions
• Excellent MS Office skills

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Other details

• Job Family Human Resources
• Pay Type Salary

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