HR Business Partner - ASL Distribution (Oakville)

Role Summary:
The Human Resources Business Partner works closely with our managers and employees as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to determine and address business needs. The Human Resources Business Partner plays a key role in supporting multiple areas of the HR function including employee relations, recruitment and selection and training and development.

Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Work Arrangement:
On-site

Position Type:
Non-Union

Employment Status:
Permanent

Compensation:
Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000

Work Location & Environment:
2160 Buckingham Road, Oakville, ON, L6H 6M7; Office & Warehouse environment

Key Accountabilities:

In this role, you will:

Business Advisor

• Provides sound technical knowledge of human resources disciplines including employee relations, employment legislation, group benefits, disability management and performance management.
• Consults with managers to ensure human resources best practices are aligned with Company’s goals and visions; provides guidance to managers on human resources functions, issues, and projects.

Staffing

• Executes all aspects of the internal and external recruitment process for all business groups, locations and divisions.
• Develops candidate-sourcing strategies, prepares job postings, advertises open roles, screens resumes, conducts behavioural-based interviews, completes reference and background checks and makes hiring recommendations.
• Prepares employment contracts and secures required approvals; prepares offer letter packages.
• Maintains an active and organized data bank of candidates for various positions
• Effectively develops and communicates the organization’s brand through all recruitment documentation to ensure the attraction of a high performing workforce.

Training & Development

• Facilitate orientation & onboarding presentations for new employees as required
• Assists with creating, managing and facilitating employee training
• Ensure course evaluations are completed and information updated in spreadsheets
• Maintain and make administrative changes to position descriptions as needed.
• Participate in various transportation-related committees and organizations, staying updated on industry trends.
• Explore and leverage government wage subsidy programs to support ASL employees and enhance workforce development.

Performance Management & Employee Relations

• Provides direction to management on the progressive disciplinary process, including the preparation of documentation; conducts workplace investigations and proposes recommend settlements (e.g. appropriate disciplinary measures up to and including terminations).
• Coaches and consults with managers throughout the performance management process.
• Conducts thorough workplace investigations for assigned business groups.
• Administers progressive disciplinary action for selected business groups by participating in disciplinary and termination meetings in accordance with established procedures.
• Conducts exit interviews with departing office and warehouse employees; tracks results to analyze trends and provide recommendations to improve turnover.

Reporting & Analysis

• Gathers and analyzes employee data to complete reporting as required for ongoing company compliance.
• Manages business group’s annual Employment Equity and Pay Equity submissions.
• Manage business group’s AODA submission.

Administrative Duties

• Collaborate with the Payroll department to ensure accurate vacation, benefits and RRSP deductions.
• Partners with Manager, Health & Wellness regarding benefit plan, disability or other leaves of absences.
• Prepare appropriate letters and documents as requested by employees and/or managers.
• Provides support to the team on human resources functions, issues and projects.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who brings:

Education & Experience:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in HR, Business Administration or a related field.
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years human resources generalist experience in various areas of HR including employee relations, workplace investigations and recruitment and selection.
• Intermediate user of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Knowledgeable with Canada Labour Code (CLC) and Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA) legislation.
• Experience in the transportation industry considered to be an asset.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong presentation skills with experience in facilitation.
• Ability to build systems and processes that create efficient and effective HR practices.
• Detail and deadline oriented, with the ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task in a busy environment.
• Ability to act with maturity and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong verbal communication skills, relationship building and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive attitude; takes initiative to prevent issues and has a bias towards action.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and independently with individuals at various levels is required.
• A continuous improvement focus on work.
• Well-organized, enthusiastic, professional and a positive team member.