HR Generalist
Job Description
We have an opportunity for a Human Resources Generalist for our Human Resources Department from our Burnaby office. We offer a competitive wage, an excellent benefits package, and enrolment in Municipal Pension Plan.
Apply your HR experience, administrative ability, and people skills in a place that is making a difference in the lives of people in our community!
Our Mission
To support persons with disabilities to achieve their optimal level of independence through innovative services, education and community integration.
Our Vision
Cheshire Homes Society of British Columbia will be a recognized leader and dependable brand in delivering best practices and achieving successful outcomes for persons with disabilities, throughout the province.
Our Values
Cheshire Homes Society of British Columbia values the clients that they serve, staff, volunteers and stakeholders through relationships that are of quality, meaning and purpose, promoting ability out of disability.
Our values are represented under four key words whereby we recognize that each individual has the right to Acceptance, Empowerment, Independence and Opportunity.
The Cheshire Homes Society of British Columbia is a charitable, not-for-profit society, incorporated on October 3, 1973 (No. 10478)
Please visit www.cheshirehomes.ca for a complete overview of our organization and programs.
Job Summary
The Human Resources Generalist supports the business strategy and operating objectives of their assigned platform by providing employee and labour relations support, guidance and coaching to Program Managers and employees regarding the application and/or interpretation of CHSBC HR policies, Collective Bargaining Agreements, programs, procedures and/or practices. The HR Generalist will counsel on a broad spectrum of human resource and labour relations matters including but not limited to: employee/labour relations, performance management, employee engagement, workplace culture, and support employee related initiatives. The HR Generalist will foster an ongoing environment of positive employee relations at all levels in a accordance with CHSBC’s Mission, Vision and Values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
•Providing advice, interpretation, coaching and guidance to Program Managers and employees on employee relations, employment law interpretation, complaints, investigations, risk reduction and response management, employee performance, leadership development, pay and benefits, conflict resolution, absenteeism management, performance management, progressive discipline, and HR documentation;
•Responsible for overseeing the hiring, orientation, supervision, performance management and possible terminations of all of the associates at CHSBC.
•Identifies and addresses issues that affect the overall health of the organization; morale, effectiveness, turnover, absenteeism and productivity.
•Develops and analyzes measurable reports providing fiscal justification for personnel activities in regards to benefit costs, staffing levels/deployment, turnover, absenteeism, recruitment, applicant tracking, compensation, promotions and employee productivity.
•Assisting with the monitoring of the frequency and duration of the steps in grievance procedure, reducing volume and duration of grievances through effective dispute resolution techniques;
•Ensures the security of employee records and the appropriate retention periods for a variety of documents.
•Supervises the administration and maintenance of payroll and employee benefit programs
•Assisting in the implementation and monitoring of Attendance Management Programs and Early and Safe to Work Programs, and WCB Claims Management Programs;
•Provides support, advice and guidance to Program Managers on employee programs, employment legislation, and company policies/practices to ensure fair and consistent implementation, application, and uniformity through messaging;
•Acts as role model for positive employee relations;
•Ensures compliance with all applicable provincial legislation including, but not limited to, the following: Provincial Employment Standards Legislation, Provincial Labour Relations Legislation, Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Provincial Human Rights Legislation;
•Ensures HR programs and practices comply with applicable collective bargaining agreements;
•Perform all duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the CHSBC’s Mission, Vision and Values statement, philosophy and ethical standards.
•Promotes continuing education for CHSBC staff through in service and external sources.
•Overall responsibility for OH&S, ensuring policies and practises are in place to meet OH&S requirements.
•Overall responsibility for the administration of benefits
•Researches relevant information as required to stay current with employee matters;
•Drafts and formulates a variety of correspondence, reports, and supporting documentation within the realm of employee relations and special projects, as required;
•Champions annual Employee Engagement surveys and related processes;
•Supports diversity initiatives.
•Attends all necessary meetings.
•Supports HR related workshops and training sessions;
•Participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education, Training, Work Experience
•University or masters level education in a related field
•Recent related experience of three years or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
•Excellent written and spoken English skills
Skill and Abilities
•Demonstrated ability to manage HR core processes such as talent management, succession planning and employee relations.
•Proven project management skills required.
•Able to make sound business decisions and evidence based recommendations to senior management.
•Thorough knowledge of the methods and procedures used in the successful development of an organizational development program.
•Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization.
•Effective written and verbal communication skills as well as presentation skills.
•A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
•Sound leadership, staff management, and teambuilding skills
•Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel
•Ability of communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
•Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
•Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
•Ability to plan, organize and prioritize
•Business writing skills
•Ability to analyse and resolve problems
•Ability to supervise
•Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
Job Type: Full-time