Human Resources Generalist
About The Position
The HR Generalist provides dedicated support to their business units and the employees on a broad range of human resources processes and activities. Specific responsibilities include providing strategic consulting services in the areas of recruitment, selection and retention, union-management relations and employee relations. The HR Generalist focuses delivery on specific business needs while maintaining consistency with the overall corporate approach. The HR Generalist will be assisting business units from a wide variety of public services such as emergency response, public works, transportation, and corporate support. The majority of the City’s approximately 600 employees are represented by one of our five collective agreements.
Requirements
- Grade 12, G.E.D., C.A.E.C., or Mature High School Diploma
- Post-Secondary Certification in Human Resource Management or Business Administration Diploma with HR Specialization
- Hold and maintain Class 5 Province of Manitoba Driver’s License, and have access to a personal vehicle
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive HR experience in a unionized environment
- Must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
- Must pass a Background Check.
Nice To Haves
- Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation is considered an asset.
Responsibilities
- Assists business units on selection issues, including choosing assessment tools, developing testing, designing interviews, meeting hiring requirements, and conducting reference checks, as related to corporate initiatives such as accessibility, representative workforce, and employer branding.
- Operating as a strategic business partner to analyze workforce planning needs, monitor trends and proactively develop creative strategies to meet these needs.
- Assisting business units within the customer group in effective recruitment, selection and retention processes.
- Ensuring internal staffing processes are administered within the relevant articles of collective agreement which pertain to recruitment, recall, layoff, and related functions.
- Assisting in the identification of corporate training and organizational development needs and in the implementation of strategies to meet these needs.
- Interpret collective agreements, employment law, City policies, relevant legislation, and past practices to present or make recommendations on employment and equity issues.
- Promote harmonious employee relations while guiding and coaching supervisors and managers on a wide variety of employee issues.
- Participates in the planning of HR programs, policies and process and acting as a champion for these programs, while implementing them within the customer group.
- Conducts interviews and investigations and prepares reports on findings.
- Assisting business units within the customer group in conducting investigations (i.e. Respectful Workplace, Human Rights), resolving issues, and participating in resolutions.
- Identifying suitable jobs for employees who have been displaced from their positions who require accommodation.
- Managing union-management relations as it relates to the customer group, including contract interpretation, discipline, and grievance handling.
- Providing advice and information to managers on employee relations issues.
- Administering WCB and LTD for the customer group and facilitating Early & Safe Return to Work programs.
- Advise the Human Resources Officer of corporate issues and participate as a team member in resolving these matters.
- Maintaining employee records on the City’s HRIS.
- Develop and deliver orientation and HR related training in initiatives and programs.
- Monitor trends and implement initiatives to maximize human resource potential.
- Educate employees on benefits, engagement, culture, accessibility, etc.
- Foster a positive attitude toward the organization.
- Provide guidance on performance management programs.
- Participate in and/or provide support services for special organizational projects related to Human Resources.
- Listen to workplace concerns and coach employees in effective problem solving or coping techniques.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
