Bilingual Manager, HR/lr Business Partner

6 months ago


Langley, Canada Universal Group Full time

Are you an inspirational Human Resources leader who is passionate about people development with an excellent track record leading people programs? Are you driven about providing Peace of Mind to your client group? Are you looking to be a part of a growing team and company?

The Universal Group has an exciting opportunity for a Bilingual Manager, HR/LR Business Partner to join our Human Resources team. We deliver on our purpose through our core values of being passionate, driven, and authentic.

The Company

The Universal Group is a full-service Traffic Control company driven by our purpose to provide Peace of Mind to both our clients and team members. Our people embrace our core values of being 'Passionate, Authentic, and Driven' in everything we do and in every decision we make, everyday. They are the fabric of who we are and without question the reason for our success and continued growth. The safety of our team members, and the public, is what drives us every day. As the largest traffic control supplier in Canada, we are the industry leaders in Traffic Control Personnel, Traffic Management Planning, Traffic Equipment Rentals & Supplies, and Occupational Health & Safety Training.

Who You Are

As the Manager, HR/LR Business Partner, you will be responsible for overseeing and delivering HR and LR programs and services in alignment with UG's strategic business goals. Reporting to the Director HR/LR Operations, this role is accountable for providing a full range of HR services to operational partners including management staff and line employees for an assigned portfolio of business groups within the Universal Group of companies.

**What you will do**:
Business Partnership

Builds effective partnerships within the assigned portfolio of businesses including developing a strong understanding of the department's services, encouraging development of the client's business strategic plan to maximize the potential of available human resources.
Provides coaching and advice to managers/leaders on the selection, implementation and management of human resource strategies and evaluates and measures the effectiveness of selected strategies.
Identifies needs for specialized HR expertise in areas such as compensation, recruitment, retention, employee wellness and safety and organizational development and coordinates business managers and human resources partner teams for additional support.

Leadership

Models behaviour that is consistent with the strategic direction of the organization.
Supports other HR professionals include HR Business Partners in maintaining and enhancing the quality people and performance services through a client-services lens.
Develops a team of HR professionals and provide guidance on HR policies, LR practices, HR/LR procedures, leadership best practices and direction in situations requiring interpretation and sound judgment.

Human Resources

Advises and coaches operational partners on recruitment and selection procedures, fiscally responsible mindset, and the interpretation of the collective agreement obligations.
Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on performance management, employee relations, and compliance with HR policies and legislation.
Provides support to the VP, HR and Director, HR/LR Operations in the development and implementation of HR programs that align with strategic business goals.

Labour Relations

Interprets, coaches and advises operational groups regarding collective agreement interpretation, government legislation and company policies and procedures and other legal obligations affecting HR issues.
Works alongside the Director, HR/LR Operations regarding LR implications of organizational changes with the respective union(s). Keeps management current on industry issues, union/management initiatives, collective agreement changes, legislation and jurisprudence.
Supports the dispute resolution of the grievance process including investigating issues/grievances, maintaining documentation, engaging in discussions with management and union representatives in an effort to achieve effective resolution and representing the employer at union/management meetings as required.
Encourages the development of positive and proactive union/management relations, including relationships with union representatives and stewards, and collaborates with business managers and leaders as required.

Perks & Benefits

A large, growing company with room for development and advancement
Extended healthcare benefits available after probation
An RRSP matching plan
Competitive compensation package
**Hybrid office**: Assigned office space and regular work-from-home days

**Qualifications**:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources and/or a combination education, training and experience equivalent to 7 to 10 years' experience in an HR advisory role with a track record of progressing responsibility
Minimum 5 to 7 years' experience years of progressively more senior experience in a unionized setting an


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