Senior Human Resources & Labour Relations Generalist

CGT•Cambridge, ON

25d•CA$85,000 - CA$95,000

About The Position

As our Senior Human Resources & Labour Relations Generalist, you will build strong, trusting relationships across all levels of the organization. Through partnering with employees, union members, and leaders, you will provide guidance on a broad range of human resources and labour relations matters. Priorities include supporting recruitment across technical, unionized, and professional roles, providing support to the Payroll Specialist and Human Resources Specialist and contributing to key committees and business initiatives. You will coach on employee and labour relations matters including employee development, performance management, interpretation of our collective agreement, and managing the grievance process. As a trusted resource, a high degree of professionalism and discretion is required.

Requirements

University or College degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field
CHRP or CHRL
5–7 years of progressive HR experience as a generalist in a unionized environment, preferably in manufacturing
Strong knowledge of employment legislation, labour law, and HR best practices
3-5 years of experience in union/labour relations including collective agreement interpretation, grievances & arbitration processes, workplace investigations, and performance management, preferably in a manufacturing setting
Demonstrated ability to lead HR projects and drive process improvements
Proficient with HRIS systems (Dayforce preferred) and HR data analytics
Advanced Microsoft Office skills
Experience using data and insights to support decision-making
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
Extremely organized with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
High level of professionalism and a trusted source of discretion and trust
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
Superior level of commitment and accountability, flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the job in a rotating shift environment
Self-motivated with the ability to work collaboratively and independently
High focus of accuracy and attention to detail
Safety conscious with a continuous improvement mindset

Responsibilities

Advise and coach leaders on policy and collective agreement interpretation, performance management and employee relations matters
Lead investigations and conflict resolution concerns
Manage/oversee absence and return-to-work programs
Support collective agreement administration
Participate in union meetings, grievance processes, arbitrations and negotiations as needed
Analyze HR data and metrics to determine actions and outcomes
Champion CGT’s safety and environmental programs
Support the full recruitment cycle, including job postings, screening of applications, scheduling and conducting interviews, coordination of tours and appropriate tests, conduct reference and background checks and finalize job offers
Manage any 3rd party recruiting relationships
Support hiring managers with role requirements, update job descriptions
Work with leaders on departmental/team structure and optimization of work
Plan and execute employee events and other culture initiatives, support community partnerships
Update policies to reflect legislative changes and best practices
Support HR technology upgrades and implementations
Participate as needed in business initiatives

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits including - health, dental, vision, life and disability coverage for you and your dependent family
RRSP matching program
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Safety shoe and safety eyewear program
Professional development opportunities
Privately owned Canadian business
Friendly, knowledgeable staff with high tenure and experience
150+ year history
Company events and celebrations

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