Description
The Opportunity
Acts as a strategic partner and plays a key role in supporting regional and or business unit business needs and achieving objectives. Accountable for the overall execution of human resource services, policies, procedures and programs across the region and or business being supported.
The Role
- Partner with Regional VPs & Business Leaders on strategy and day-to-day HR activities within respective regions/ business
- Execute human resource initiatives and programs to effectively deliver the company’s people stra and services
- Manage, coach and develop team of HR Business Partners and or Generalists within region
- Lead planning of change initiatives within the region and or business unit and ensure appropriate strategies and action plans are in place to achieve required changes; facilitate effective planning and execution in partnership with senior leaders
- Diagnose organizational issues/needs & make recommendations to support culture & structural changes
- Lead implementation planning and execution for talent acquisition, performance management, capability development and talent management initiatives for region(s) and or business units
- Provide guidance and direction on all aspects of employee/labour relations strategy
- Ensure appropriate planning and effective execution of organizational development programs for managers & employees by delivering or facilitating access to training on supervisory practices , interpersonal communication skills, team building, and other subjects based on identified needs
- Work with senior leaders to ensure that people implications of business decisions are understood and considered
- Use metrics and analytics regularly to help support functional business strategies, identify talent trends / human resources issues and uses to make recommendations.
The Candidate
Education: Bachelor degree in Business, Human Resources or related field is preferred
Work Experience: 7-10 years of similar role with experience partnering with senior leaders with a proven track record of delivering results and successfully managing change: labour relations experience required
Knowledge: CHRL designation preferred, Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, computer skills
The Company
Since 1858, Wajax has been a leading industrial products and solutions provider continually innovating to serve Canadian industry coast-to-coast. We work in an extensive range of industries and core sectors of the Canadian economy including energy and renewables, food and beverage, construction, industrial/commercial, transportation, forestry, mining, metal processing, and oil and gas - to name a few. Everything we do is powered by people passionate about making a difference and who are dedicated to driving Canadian industry forward. People who provide the experience and expertise that support the industries that build our cities, power our businesses, put a roof over our heads and food on our tables.
Wajax offers a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, learning and development, as well as some unique additional “perks.”
Highlights include:
- Competitive health and dental benefits with no waiting period for eligibility (100% employer paid premiums), plus health spending account.
- Wajax led e-learning, and product training through industry leading manufacturers.
- Exclusive discounts with a variety of manufacturers and service providers such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, Dell, TELUS, a group mortgage, home & auto insurance program, pet insurance, footwear & workwear, fitness membership, perkopolis, and more.
- Recognition program where points are earned for merchandise or gift certificates, plus cash awards.
- Company matched pension plan
- Award-Winning Health and Wellness Program
By working with Wajax, you become part of an inclusive and diverse team that is dedicated to innovation and teamwork. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities across Canada in which we do business. As an equal opportunity employer, please inform us if any accommodation is required if contacted for an interview.
As a condition of employment, final candidates will be subject to pre-screening.
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