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JOB SUMMARY

The Human Resources Generalist will perform various functions relating to HR in the Distribution Centre environment.  The Human Resources Generalist will support and administer a variety of professional, technical and analytical HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, health & safety, retention strategies, performance management, training, conflict resolution, management development, and employment policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

RECRUITMENT AND ONBOARDING

•    Coordinate all aspects of recruitment and hiring in collaboration with line management.
•    Ensure job requisition, advertising and job postings are made in accordance with procedure.
•    Screen applications and resumes, scheduling and conducting initial interviews, testing, assist in selection, and coordinate job offers, contracts as and where necessary.
•    Train managers on interviewing and selection processes.
•    Ensure recruitment follows into onboarding as necessary and audit new hire paperwork for completion and accuracy.

TEMP EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT

•    Assist HR Manager with selection of temporary agencies, ensure the necessary support and quality of people assigned from agency meet business needs.
•    Regularly review costs and services associated with each temporary agency to ensure cost effective service.
•    Audit invoices to ensure compliance with local government regulations.  
•    Act as the liaison with temp agencies to ensure the DC is fully staffed and communication to managers and agency regarding employment needs are being met in a timely manner.  

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND POLICY COMPLIANCE

•    Maintain employee morale by resolving conflict, advising managers, and following HR procedures.
•    Maintain communication with employees and managers by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures and encouraging the use of corrective action planning and /or coaching.
•    Provide advice and direction to the Management Team of potential problem areas and training opportunities.
•    Assist in follow up with line management and HR Manager on outstanding issues.
•    Assist line management as necessary, in fact finding and resolution of employee relations matters.
•    Research upon request, HR policy issues, develop and recommend new procedures and implement changes per direction from HR Manager.  
•    Stay current on all provincial law changes.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

•   Assist HR Manager with employee safety training programs for management team (train the trainer concept), newly hired employees and temporary help.
•    Ensure compliance with all local regulations and H&S recommendations.
•    Coordinate and support the Health and Safety Program including establishing a JHSC meeting schedule and maintaining meeting minutes, tracking monthly inspections, following up on any outstanding action items and providing general health and safety direction. 
•    Collect and track safety inspections completed, follow up on outstanding action items and file accordingly.
•    Coordinate WCB claims by completing required paperwork, monitoring claims and assisting with Early Safe Return to Work Program.
 

ADMINISTRATION

•    Assist HR Manager with administering various HR policies and procedures.
•    Ensure compliance with all local legislation and enforce adherence to necessary requirements.
•    Assist in development and implementation, update and maintain HR information such as rates of pay to associate with job descriptions, open positions reports, and succession planning reports.
•    Ensure timely processing of all employment activities and make sure payroll receives such changes.
•    Coordinate and complete any provincial leave of absence (i.e maternity/parental leaves).
•    Liaise with the Payroll Department on general support needed from Human Resources, including benefits.  
•    Ensure timely administration of annual performance evaluations.
•    Maintain online personnel and training records for compliance.
•    Support DC Management/HR Manager in the preparation of varies reports.
•    Be the contact for management and all employees relating to employment issues and legislation.

PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT

•    Work with the management teams to identify performance issues and follow correct procedures.
•    Coach Managers regarding employee performance issues.
•    Set-up, track and conduct follow-up evaluations on various performance issues.
•    Partner with line managers to evaluate the process of all job functions for effectiveness and recommend and implement action as necessary.
•    Assist in coordinating training and performance development as necessary

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Maintain open communication channels with employees and managers. 
•    Maintain manager and employee confidence and protect reputations and corporate integrity by maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
•    Must be flexible with schedule and may be required to work weekends based on the needs of our business.  
•    Moderate travel may be required.
•    Other duties as assigned. 
 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION:
•    Post secondary degree specializing in Human Resources
•    3-5 years work experience in coordinating and providing human resources services, preferably in a manufacturing or union environment
•    Professional designation or working towards completion.
•    Must have previous employee relations experience and working knowledge of employment laws and employment legislation in British Columbia and/or various provinces.
•    Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with managers and other levels of personnel.
•    Must be computer literate, with knowledge of Word, Excel, Internet, power point presentations, and email applications.
•    Must be able to operate standard office equipment, including but not limited to phone, fax, copier, calculator, and printer.
•    Ability to read, understand and execute human resources related reports, policies and initiatives.
•    Ability to maintain effective and productive working relationships with managers and all corporate departments.
•    Ability to coach individuals to maximize performance.
•    Strong presentation, written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk; sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel. The employee is occasionally required to sit for long period of times.