Our client is a Delegated Aboriginal Agency looking for an HR Manager to join their team. This is a new hire and the first full-time in-house HR Manager for the group. We are looking for a passionate individual who wants to serve people and learn and grow with the organization. Union experience is required.
Responsibilities:
• Implement various Human Resources policies, procedures, and programs
• Provide support to managers to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and collective agreements
• Respond to day-to-day inquiries from managers and employees, as required
• Develop job descriptions in concert with the hiring Supervisor
• Prepare employee contracts and letters of offer.
• Carry out recruitment, selection, onboarding, and orientation of new employees
• Maintain and update all employee files, ensure confidentiality for all files in keeping with privacy and other legislation.
• Conduct exit interviews and analyze data to identify trends
• Maintain employee records in compliance with legislation
• Ensure Team Leaders and Supervisors conduct probationary and periodic performance reviews
• Investigate and resolve employee concerns in a timely and confidential manner
• Provide training to managers and employees on various Human Resources topics
• Support the development and implementation of organizational change initiatives
• Recommend policy and process changes to improve staff morale, satisfaction and engagement
• Conduct research on best practices in Human Resources and share findings with the team
• Administer, maintain and improve services available via our HRIS.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Team Leaders and Supervisors, staff and external service providers related to human resources programs.
Qualifications:
– A degree in Human Resources or a related field
– 4-5 years of related experience in progressively senior roles
– Union experience is highly preferred.
– Previous experience working with First Nations peoples, communities, or organizations is preferred.
– An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
– A valid Class 5 driver’s license is required, along with a clean driving abstract.
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
– A high level of confidentiality
– Ability to work under pressure with professionalism and
– Proven leadership skills.
– You possess the ability to recognize and respect cultural diversity with an understanding of Indigenous cultures and traditional approaches to practice, specifically in remote communities.
– able to exercise flexibility in balancing changing priorities and accommodating timelines while maintaining superior attention to detail and organization skills.
– You demonstrate exemplary leadership skills and you are eager to make a difference through your adherence to values, initiative and creativity!
– You are tech-savvy and possess openness and willingness to learn, with integrity and a high level of commitment to our vision and mission.
