Senior specialist, employee relations

* Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment* FULL flex benefits program* Company matching RRSP* Family culture* Advancement opportunities* Profit Sharing* 128 year, family owned and operated company history* Foster employee engagement by supporting and implementing programs that enhance employee satisfaction and retention.* Work with the HR department to conduct engagement surveys to identify areas for improvement and celebrate successes.* Support the Director, Employee Relations on employee relations issues, supporting employees and project management.* Develop and deliver training programs for leaders on effective communication, conflict management, and fostering a positive workplace culture.* Promotes positive employee relations within the company, in union and non-union environments, and develops programs and initiatives to improve employee morale, communication, and engagement.* Identify and mitigate risks associated with labour relations and advise leadership on best practices to avoid potential disputes.* Research and summarize the broader labour market.* Benchmark employee programs, compensation and benefits to external sources.* Support the overall Labour Relations strategy and its implementation at unionized worksites.* Work closely with internal and external legal counsel on a variety of employment matters.* Maintain knowledge of provincial employment legislation, human rights legislation, labour relations and regulatory changes throughout Canada; identify their impact and support updates to company policies, procedures, and training programs.* Work closely with the DE&I and Learning & Organizational Development teams to align strategies.* Performs additional duties as assigned* Some travel to locations across Canada and in the US may be required (up to 20%).* Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field preferred.* Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in labour or employee relations.* Proven ability to analyze and synthesize data from multiple sources, transforming complex information into clear, actionable insights and recommendations.* Thorough experience and understanding of all applicable laws and regulations, such as provincial labour and employment related legislation. Able to reduce complex legal language (ie. collective agreements, arbitration decisions, LRA) into simple concepts.* Experience in the food service industry, logistics, or distribution preferred.* Experience in a unionized environment or a non-union environment with a strong employee relations focus within a medium to large multi-location company.* English/French bilingualism is an asset* Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment* FULL flex benefits program* Company matching RRSP* Family culture* Advancement opportunities* Profit Sharing* 128 year, family owned and operated company history* Foster employee engagement by supporting and implementing programs that enhance employee satisfaction and retention.* Work with the HR department to conduct engagement surveys to identify areas for improvement and celebrate successes.* Support the Director, Employee Relations on employee relations issues, supporting employees and project management.* Develop and deliver training programs for leaders on effective communication, conflict management, and fostering a positive workplace culture.* Promotes positive employee relations within the company, in union and non-union environments, and develops programs and initiatives to improve employee morale, communication, and engagement.* Identify and mitigate risks associated with labour relations and advise leadership on best practices to avoid potential disputes.* Research and summarize the broader labour market.* Benchmark employee programs, compensation and benefits to external sources.* Support the overall Labour Relations strategy and its implementation at unionized worksites.* Work closely with internal and external legal counsel on a variety of employment matters.* Maintain knowledge of provincial employment legislation, human rights legislation, labour relations and regulatory changes throughout Canada; identify their impact and support updates to company policies, procedures, and training programs.* Work closely with the DE&I and Learning & Organizational Development teams to align strategies.* Performs additional duties as assigned* Some travel to locations across Canada and in the US may be required (up to 20%).* Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field preferred.* Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in labour or employee relations.* Proven ability to analyze and synthesize data from multiple sources, transforming complex information into clear, actionable insights and recommendations.* Thorough experience and understanding of all applicable laws and regulations, such as provincial labour and employment related legislation. Able to reduce complex legal language (ie. collective agreements, arbitration decisions, LRA) into simple concepts.* Experience in the food service industry, logistics, or distribution preferred.* Experience in a unionized environment or a non-union environment with a strong employee relations focus within a medium to large multi-location company.* English/French bilingualism is an asset
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