Human Resources Manager – Permanent

Our client is looking for a professional to join their team as Human Resources Manager.

The Role

The ideal candidate is an experienced and confident human resources professional who will primarily manage all issues related to human resources. They will focus on developing HR programs and systems to ensure a productive and respectful workplace. This individual is a proactive communicator and change agent who can successfully balance employee needs with business objectives to create integrated solutions.

 The HR Manager will work with the senior management team to provide input in the development of a human resources strategy that supports the business of the organization and the group’s long-term planning. This will consist of an integrated approach for talent acquisition (including recruitment, onboarding, and performance management), health and safety (including benefits and wellness programs), labor and employee relations, learning and development, and organizational culture.

Where is it based?

·       Vancouver, BC

·       The role includes a combination of working at home and at the head office

Responsibilities

  • Develop and nurture relationships with employees, management, and the bargaining agent

  • Lead the development and implementation of programs that will drive increased employee satisfaction and commitment levels.

  • Monitor and support staff development to ensure that business objectives are met and that employees are receiving adequate support and training

  • Provide input on workforce and succession planning

  • Work with the COO and CEO to develop policies, programs, and solutions

  • Ensure that the COO is advised on current personnel issues and that documentation is maintained and approved in compliance with CHF BC’s, COHO’s, CPM’s, and CLT’s policies and agreements

  • Analyze data trends and metrics to inform business decisions

  • Participate in mediation and resolution of employee relations issues and conduct thorough and objective investigations when necessary

  • Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention

  • Ensure regulatory compliance with legal requirements pertinent to the day-to-day management of employees

  • Interpret HR policies and the collective agreement between management and employees

  • Manage complex and difficult HR projects cross-departmentally

  • Act as the performance improvement driver and provoke positive changes in regard to people management

  • Develop and manage a comprehensive performance management system across the group with the goal of creating a high-performance work culture

  • Assess and anticipate human resources-related needs and recruit talent

  • Communicate to payroll any changes to employee compensation and benefits

  • Ensure that appropriate contracts are signed with the temporary, contract, and permanent hires and prepare and sign offers of employment

  • Other duties as required

Must Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, communications, or related field with a

  • minimum of five years’ experience in an HR generalist environment

  • CPHR designation is an asset

  • Current and in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to human resources and

  • employee management, including workers’ compensation, and provincial employment laws

  • Proven experience handling highly confidential and special information, including sensitive, strategic, and organizational issues

  •  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Previous experience in training and development, compensation, organizational design, or

  • employee relations are an asset

  • Being analytical and goal-oriented

  • Have demonstrable experience with HR metrics

  • Have project management and change management skills

  • Have a comprehensive working knowledge of HR functions, practices, and principles pertaining to staffing, compensation, benefits, health and safety laws and regulations, training, and development

Is this you?

Please send your resume to jobs@expertrecruiters.com or apply online @ https://expertrecruiters.secure.force.com/ExpertRecruiters with your resume and cover letter to the attention of Darcia Bower, Managing Director, if you have already met a member of our team and are interested in this opportunity please call or email us asap.