HR Generalist

Abbotsford, BC, Canada

Full Time

Manager/Supervisor

Conair is the largest, privately owned, fixed-wing aerial firefighting company in the world, operating a fleet of 70 specialized aircraft to fight forest fires. We have been supporting government agencies around the globe for over 50 years, with a reputation of providing service excellence, making us an industry leader. We are aerospace engineering experts, creating 15 different airtanker types, converting hundreds of aircraft into airtankers. We are aviation maintenance experts, performing repair, maintenance and overhaul on our fleet. And we are operators, providing airtankers, crew and maintenance on contract over fire seasons to government agencies including Canada, the US, Australia and France. The culture at Conair is built on a teamwork, with a commitment to people, safety and service. We are proud of who we are, what we do and how we do it, protecting our world from wildfires.

We currently have an opening for a full-time permanent HR Generalist, based in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada.

**Position Description**

The HR Generalist is responsible for supporting various aspects of human resources, including but not limited to talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, HRIS (Dayforce) Administration, Compensation and Performance Management.

**Major Area of Responsibility**
- Orientation
- HRIS management (Ceridian Dayforce)
- Compensation & Benefits
- HR Policy Development & Compliance
- General HR functions and Payroll support

**Primary Objectives**
- Full cycle recruitment: Develop and maintain proactive recruitment strategies that address skills shortages while acquiring top talent
- Assisting in the development and administration of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Pay Equity programs, measures and reporting
- Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of a new orientation program for our growing business

**Specific Responsibilities**
- Manage full-cycle recruitment, from job openings to conducting interviews and onboarding new team members.
- Collaborate with managers to support onboarding and orientations.
- Foster a positive workplace, acting as the first point of call to address and resolve issues promptly and effectively.
- Conduct investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forth
- Provide guidance on company policies and legislation
- Support performance evaluation processes and provide guidance to managers on best practice performance management.
- Assist managers in developing performance improvement plans for employees.
- Collaborate with leaders to identify high-potential employees and develop succession plans.
- Utilize the HRIS for efficient and effective onboarding and offboarding processes.
- Provide HRIS training and support to end users
- Liaise with Payroll to resolve employee pay/benefit issues in a timely manner
- Compensation benchmarking and management of hourly compensation program
- Cross train in payroll in order to provide backup coverage and vacation relief;
- Labour relations: research for negotiations, providing advice on the interpretation and administration of the Collective Agreement
- Other related duties as required;
**Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
- General knowledge of the Canada Labour Code, Human Rights and Workers’ Compensation Regulations;
- High level of attention to detail, ensuring payroll and benefits information is correctly administered
- Ability to handle inquiries, interpret policies, explain and advise employees on common HR matters;
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written;
- Excellent ability to speak and write in English;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with sensitive information in an effective manner;
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to switch between tasks and meet tight often conflicting deadlines;
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing needs and requirements;
- Ability to work independently as well as in a small team;
- Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel & Outlook, Teams)

**Education and Experience**
- Relevant degree or diploma in HR, Payroll, Business or relevant discipline, CPHR or SHRM Designation an asset
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Human Resources
- Proficient in core office programs (MS Office) and capable of learning payroll/HR software
- Labour relations experience, an asset
- Previous experience with an HRIS, specifically Ceridian Dayforce preferred