Human Resources Generalist

**Human Resources Generalist, West-Can Seal Coating Inc. & Western Asphalt Products**
**Full Time (Office Based)**
**Didsbury, AB**

**Title**:Human Resources Generalist
**Location**: 2317 16th Street, Didsbury, Alberta

**About Us**
The Arnill Group of Companies is fourth generation family owned and operated business with roots dating back to 1946.

With headquarters in Didsbury, Alberta, West-Can Seal Coating Inc. (WCS) specializes in pavement preservation and roadway construction completing contracts across Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba for both public and private sectors.

Western Asphalt Products (WAP) has invested in the latest technology to manufacture the highest quality asphalt emulsions available in today’s market with terminals strategically located in Brandon, Manitoba and Bruderheim, Alberta.

At WCS and WAP, we offer an exciting place to build your career with competitive compensation and benefit packages including RRSP matching.

**Job Overview**
This position reports to Ownership of WCS & WAP and has frequent contact with payroll, project superintendents and various administrative staff; the HR Generalist (HRG) supports in areas of recruitment, labour relations, employee relations, performance management, training and development. The HRG will be well versed in laws, regulations, and best practices related to hiring, onboarding, training regarding policies and procedures, performance management and discipline/termination of employees. Your day will consist of data entry, analysis, support and advisory services.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

- Performs organizational job planning including creation and maintenance of job descriptions, job evaluations and classification, and comparative compensation evaluations.
- Carryout research, evaluation, development and implementation of training and development programs aligned with organizational goals.
- Partner with management on career development and succession planning efforts and establishing/maintaining/identifying internal and external training programs.
- Track and report on company turnover and attrition; monitor various trends and make recommendation to management when problem areas are identified.
- Performs periodic audits of HR personnel files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and up to date including training records, disciplinary documentation, benefits and license verifications.
- Responds to employee relation issues such as employee complaints, harassment allegations and discrimination and lead workplace investigations when necessary.
- Monitor Workers Compensation Board claims.
- Assists with various department projects and the potential for additional duties as assigned.
- A strong communicator; be an effective communicator, verbally and written, with teammates at all levels.
- Detail orientated; work requires continual attention to detail and ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
- A Team Player; ability to work in team office environment as well as self-driven with the ability to work both independently and with mínimal supervision.
- Organized; experience in planning, prioritizing, and executing multiple tasks. The complexity of this position includes the hiring and scheduling of 175 seasonal workers for employment.
- An active listener; able to build and maintain lasting relationships with management as well as employees.
- Must have the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting and creative problem-solving skills.
- Decision making; participate in day-to-day operational decision making within established policies and procedures under the guidance of the management team.

Essential Requirements
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office - ability to create/manipulate documents using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Be able to identify and work through problems and conflicting issues in a clear and diplomatic manner.
- Be able to review and interpret data, transactions, policies and business practices.
- Knowledge and understanding of cross province provincial and federal personnel laws, labour laws, policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of organizational management, payroll, benefits and budget processes.
- Ability to prepare, present and review oral and written information and documents.

**Preferred Requirements**
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, business or related field or equivalent experience.

Minimum of 3 years of consistent and recent experience in a human resources coordinator or specialist role.

Working towards the CPHR designation, completion of CPHR designation is an asset.

**Work Conditions**
You primarily work in an office setting during regular business hours. During the “peak” season (between the months of May to October) it is expected that the position may require overtime and af