Jr. HR Business Partner

Location:
CGW2

Address:
1455 Mountain Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R2X 2Y9 Canada

Job Title:
JR. HR Business Partner
Canada Goose isn't like anything else. We've built something great, something special - an iconic lifestyle brand with an inspirational and authentic story. At the heart of it is our promise to inspire and enable all people to thrive in the world outside. To Live in the Open. At Canada Goose, you're part of a movement that belongs to something bigger. One that seeks out the restorative power of nature and is driven by a purpose to keep the planet cold and the people on it warm. We endure any condition, observe every detail, and are building a community that believes in living bravely and coming together to support game-changing people.

Here, opportunities are everywhere - to try something new, to learn, to do meaningful and impactful work, and they're yours for the taking.

Position Overview:
The Jr. HRBP will provide HR and administrative support for the Canada Goose facility in various areas, including employee labour relations, health and safety, recruitment, orientation, payroll, performance and attendance management.

**What You’ll Do**:

- Legal Compliance: Responsible for understanding, interpreting and supporting compliance with all relevant employment legislative requirements including Health & Safety, Employment Standards, Human Rights, etc.
- Performance and Attendance Management:

- Coordinate the performance and attendance management cycle within the client group.
- Prepare corrective discipline action letters and coordinate the meetings with employees, management, and union.

- Recruitment: Attract and secure qualified personnel. Ensure that the recruitment process for hourly and salaried employees is carried out in accordance with legislative requirements.
- Support recruitment for client groups if required. Partnering with TA to ensure following the right processes and procedures.
- Provide new employees with a comprehensive onboarding program to enable a smooth transition into CG.
- Coordinate annual compliance training and ensure all training records are documented in appropriate systems.
- Prepare internal HR-related documents including employment, promotion and transfer letters, corrective discipline action letters, and termination forms.
- First point of contact for HRIS inquiries for employees within the client group.
- Coordinate with the Total Rewards and Benefits team the correct enrollment to the benefits plan and assist the employees in relation to their benefits-related inquiries.
- Coordinate and ensure correct Payroll process for client group in a timely manner. Process the Payroll Action File and review the Executive Summary Report.
- Support HR Manager closely with legal matters to ensure business is protected at all times.
- Support in conducting employee exits for client groups, ensuring CBA, contractual and legal compliance.
- Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of appropriate documentation throughout employment history for all employees.
- Support and implement various HR projects and initiatives as led by the HR team.

**Employee Relations**

- Respond to inquiries regarding CBA, policies, procedures and programs to facilitate consistency and equity.

- Investigate discrimination and harassment complaints; resolve conflict situations.
- Establish and maintain good relationships with employees and management.
- Listen to and respond to concerns.

**Prevention, Safety and Wellness**

- Support safety, health, and security programs to ensure a safe and secure work environment through industry best practices, effective disability claims management, strong working relationships with key stakeholders, and knowledge of legislative requirements.
- Support in managing Worker’s Compensation cases and safe return to work programs.
- Support and coordination in managing JHSC matters and facility inspections.

**Let's Talk About You**:

- A post-secondary education in a related field, coupled with 2+ years of experience in a similar role.
- Ongoing professional development within the Human Resources field.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant employment legislation.
- Exposure to labour relations including support in handling grievances, and employee labour relations.
- Ability to work autonomously, engaging support and alignment from HR Manager.
- Well-versed in several HR functional competencies and best practices.
- Creativity and demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of change and ambiguity are critical.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
- Keen sense of time management and flexibility.
- A passion for the entire people cycle.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to a high degree of accuracy.
- Excellent grammar, business letter and report writing skills in English.
- A clear and succinct communicator (verbal and written); excellent listening skills.
- Ability to think proactively, critically, and independe