HR Generalist

Location: North America, Canada, Kirkland- Ref: INTERCONNECTNA00873- Division: Smiths Interconnect- Job Function: Human Resources**Job Description**:

- Our organization is across Canada and in 50+ countries._
- As detailed in the job description, this job involves communicating, both verbally and in writing, with other Smiths teams located across Canada, the United States and with our international employees for systems, reports, projects, and meetings. Based on an evaluation, we have determined that the duties of HR Generalist's position require knowledge of English in addition to French (oral and written). We also determined that the English language skills already required of other employees do not permit the performance of English language skills tasks related to HR Manager’s position._
- However, in Québec, Smiths Interconnect limits as much as possible the number of positions for which it requires the knowledge of another language than French. Smiths solely requires proficiency in English where it is necessary for the performance of an employee’s duties._

Duties & Responsibilities
- Act as key support to the site/plant manager on all that concerns employees on site.
- Manage the development and implementation of staffing strategies to ensure effective recruitment, screening, selection and retention of quality employees, using practices consistent with company policies and legal requirements.
- Management of HR key indicators and provide reports.
- Collaborate with the HR team on cross divisional topics on an ad hoc basis.
- Collaborate, support and/or manage with the Smiths Interconnect/Group HR teams on global projects and programmes.
- Participate, deploy and develop global Smiths Interconnect HR initiatives and projects to support the achievement of objectives as well as pro-actively leading continuous improvement initiatives in HR areas.
- Assist the site ambassadors on their actions on site.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to staff and managers to ensure that all issues are resolved while providing excellent customer service.
- Resolve ongoing, complex Human Resources related issues and track employee data utilizing systems and tools.
- Support and direct, through leadership and influence, HR strategic objectives for: change management; business transformation; talent development and communication.
- Manage relevant employee relations issues to a successful conclusion and act as an escalation point for more complex issues across where applicable, manage the complete incident investigation process (i.e. reporting, investigation, actions, and closure and provide day-to-day guidance and support addressing employment issues as related to Group/Division HR policies and practices.
- Ensure compliance to Smiths quality standards and adherence to Division/Group policies (i.e. Code of Ethics, Human Rights, etc.) and procedures.
- Support consultation or communication efforts related to employee relations pertaining to organizational or legislation changes and ensure that all Division/Group polices are the most current version, readily available, and in accordance with local legislation
- Support the preparation and execution of annual HR calendar programs in the location (i.e. benefits enrollment, performance management, annual incentive payments, merit, etc.).
- Manage the health and pension programs.
- Conduct local training or coaching sessions to employees and/or managers to help support HR initiatives related to employment policies, employee engagement, health and wellness benefits, rewards and recognition programs, performance management, and career development.
- Liaise with the People Operations team so as to ensure that employee or organizational transactional activities are completed efficiently and accurately within the HR master data system.
- Proactively encourage employee and managers use of People Operations processes and systems (i.e. MyHR, Talentlink, GVT, etc.) when appropriate.
- Strategic partnering and planning with divisions and local management to advocate for necessary resources and solutions (people, systems, training, compensation, safety, etc.) to achieve business objectives.
- Support safe workplace cultures and compliance with Smiths EH&S requirements.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

The Individual
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Preferred, or recognized qualification/certification in Human Resources.
- 5+ years of experience in a Human Resource capacity.
- Ability to manage projects.
- Strong influ