HR Generalist

**Are you looking to join a dynamic and inclusive workplace to grow your career? Want to with a leading union where you can make a difference in the lives of workers?**

**UFCW 1518 is hiring an experienced HR Generalist to join our team. Join us in the fight for fairness.**

**About UFCW 1518**

At UFCW 1518, we believe that we are stronger together. Everyone deserves safe and respectful working conditions and a healthy community. By continuing to win fights for fairness, organize workers in diverse industries, and support causes that benefit communities, we work together to improve quality of life for all British Columbians.

We are a democratic, member-driven union that is built on a foundation of integrity and respect. We are committed to working hard for our members, fighting for higher wages, better benefits, job security and fair treatment. We also use our voice to speak up on issues that impact our communities, such as implementing a living wage and standing against discrimination.

**A Day in the Life**

As the HR Generalist, you will report directly to the Executive Director and will be responsible for leading day-to-day HR functions with the provision of advice and counsel to management and directors on administration, labour relations, and workforce matters. This role manages all aspects of operational HR including recruitment, onboarding and staff engagement. The HR Generalist will also participate in union negotiations and grievance resolution discussions and processes, including researching and preparing related correspondence and initiating/responding to related communication with union representatives.

Here’s what you can expect to dig into in this exciting, hands-on role:

- Work closely with Executive Leadership, acting as a professional advisor in implementing their strategic vision and providing recommendations.
- Work with the Executive Director to establish a team-focused environment through open communication and positive relationships with colleagues.
- Sourcing and executing manager and employee training.
- Establishing HR framework and best practices including systems and processes to support administrative initiatives.
- Oversee and lead the onboarding and orientation process for new hires.
- Facilitate employee offboarding including conducting exit interviews and providing management with analysis and recommendations.
- Support all things people operations including addressing employee performance issues, facilitating conflict resolution, and/or resolving any employee-related issues should they arise.
- Promote positive union/management relations through communication and meetings with managers.
- Assist leadership with the interpretation of Collective Agreements representing UFCW 1518 employees and grievance handling including:

- Conducting Investigations and fact-finding
- Drafting responses to grievances
- Researching arbitral jurisprudence
- Preparing and presenting cases for third-party hearings.
- Advising UFCW 1518 leadership as needed on additional union business.
- Provide interpretation and advice on legal statutes, union policies, and BC employment standards.
- Communicate staff celebrations & updates (anniversaries, tributes, new hires, etc.) and liaise with the Admin team to plan staff retirement or celebration events.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

**What You Bring to the Table**
- Exceptional ability to collaborate with those around you to achieve goals together.
- Unmatched people skills - you have outstanding interpersonal skills and find it easy to establish respectful, nurturing, and empowering relationships with others.
- High energy, a can-do attitude, and fresh ideas that will advance our growth as a union.
- Strong ability to think strategically, set priorities, and develop actionable plans to achieve goals.
- Professional demeanour that allows you to effectively manage confidential information and situations.
- Confident with multi-directional management, giving and receiving feedback in a constructive manner.

**Your Qualifications**
- 5-7 years of demonstrated work experience in Human Resources and/or Labour Relations roles or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Previous work experience in a HR Generalist role in government, union, non-profit, or similar operation is required.
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent in Human Resources and/or Industrial/Labor Relations is preferred.
- Comprehensive understanding of how to manage stakeholder relations and openly communicate with partners.

**Why UFCW 1518?**

UFCW 1518values our team’s meaningful contributions and unmatched expertise that are integral to achieving our ambitious goals. As a joining member of ourteam, you can expect:

- Competitive compensation package.
- 100% employer-paid health and dental benefits to value the wellbeing of you and your family.
- Eligibility for our International Pension Plan to set you up for happiness and success do