Labour Relations Specialist

7 days ago

Langley, Canada The Universal Group Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join our team at The Universal Group. As a key member of our HR department, you will play a critical role in driving business success by providing strategic HR guidance and support to our management team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Human Resources Partnership
    • Provide expert HR advice and guidance to management on HR-related matters.
    • Develop and implement HR programs and initiatives aligned with business objectives.
    • Collaborate with management to deliver HR services and support.
    • Partner with internal clients to integrate talent programs into strategic plans.
    • Continuously seek opportunities to improve HR processes and procedures.
    • Utilize business intelligence to inform HR decisions and drive business outcomes.
    • Execute talent management strategies to enhance retention and employee experience.
    • Deliver talent programs, including leadership development and continuing education.
    • Offer guidance and support on performance management, employee relations, and HR compliance.
    • Assist in developing compensation and benefits strategies to attract and retain top talent.
    • Oversee the implementation of employee engagement initiatives to enhance job satisfaction.
    • Ensure compliance with all HR-related legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Labour Relations Partnership
    • Act as lead representative for the company in all union relationships and transactions.
    • Support senior management and executive leadership on union and performance matters.
    • Manage and nurture relationships with union representatives and internal clients.
    • Deliver advisory services to assist management in handling performance and behaviour issues.
    • Support management to continually improve employment knowledge, best practices, and leadership.
    • Support negotiations of supplementary agreements outside principle CBAs (MOAs, LOUs, etc.).
    • Interpret and apply collective agreements.
    • Produce bargaining preparation, including cost modeling and research.
    • Facilitate grievance handling at all steps, including preparation for potential arbitrations.
    • Assist in preparing responses for arbitration and human rights claims.
    • Maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of unionized workforces, collective bargaining, work issues/grievances, and leading decisions.
    • Conduct workplace investigations and facilitate progressive discipline.
    • Support attendance management.
    Requirements
    • Minimum level of education equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
    • Minimum 5 years of experience in an HR/LR advisory or business partner role with a track record of progressing scope of responsibility.
    • Minimum of 1 year of experience in unionized environments.
    • Evident leadership and persuasion skills.
    • High standard of customer service orientation.
    • Expert understanding of employment regulations and legislation.
    • Solid knowledge of employment, labour, and privacy laws.
    • Proven abilities with office productivity software and HRIS systems.
    • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
    • Intuitive EQ with excellent communication, both written and verbal.
    • Solid problem-solving skills.
    • High level of confidentiality and sensitivity.
    • Demonstrated tactfulness and diplomacy.
    About The Universal Group

The Universal Group is a leading provider of traffic control services, traffic management planning, traffic equipment supply, landscaping, temporary labour, and occupational health and safety training. We are a one-stop shop, offering a full suite of services to manage projects from conception to completion.

We are committed to providing Peace of Mind to our clients and team members. Our core values of being 'Passionate, Authentic, and Driven' guide everything we do and every decision we make.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.

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