Human Resources Manager

Since 1988 Mylen Custom Kitchens prides itself on providing the very best in quality, delivery, and installation of custom cabinets, doors, and drawer fronts in virtually any size and varying wood species and styles by being a leading manufacturer of high-quality wood cabinets servicing southern Ontario. Mylen commits to being at the forefront good environmental stewardship in dealings with suppliers, customers, employees, the government and community and therefore is dedicated to reducing the environmental footprint by providing products and services that enable its customers to reduce their environmental impact as well.

To continue with the assurance of unmatched quality, style and innovative design, with sustainable attributes like recycled materials, low-emitting composite wood, and low-VOC finishes, Mylen is excited to announce that we are currently pursuing to add to our professional dedicated team in the position of:
**HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER**

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The Human Resources Manager is responsible for driving and changing people management and strategy across the organization. Under the direction of and in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer, the Human Resources Manager will implement, guide and manage the overall provision of Human Resources services, policies and programs that will provide an employee-oriented culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce. The Human Resources Manager additionally will be responsible for the development of processes and metrics that support the achievement of the organization’s business goals.

**SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Employment Law**:

- Lead company compliance with all existing governmental and labor legal and government reporting requirements, while maintaining mínimal company exposure to lawsuits.
- Direct the preparation of information requested or required for compliance with laws.
- Approve all information submitted, serving as the primary contact with the company employment law attorney and outside government agencies.
- Protect the interests of employees and the company in accordance with company Human Resources policies and governmental laws and regulations, with a focus on minimizing risk.

**Employee Relations/Communication**:

- Guide and manage Human Resources related matters.
- Continuously build professional, productive and positive internal and external working relationships, developing focused solutions.
- Coach and train management and supervisory staff in their communication, feedback, recognition and interaction responsibilities with the employees who report to them, making certain that management and supervisors know how to successfully, ethically, honestly and legally communicate with employees.
- Monitor and advise managers and supervisors in progressive disciplinary procedures and implementation of necessary performance improvement processes with non-performing employees.
- Review, guide, and approve management recommendations for employment terminations, while administering meeting(s) and the necessary paperwork.
- Maintain communication with all departments to identify and address areas of concern.
- Determine and recommend employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and motivation.
- Conduct periodic surveys to measure employee satisfaction and employee engagement in various areas of the organization (i.e., benefits satisfaction, wages, company activities, employee interaction, etc.)
- Investigate, follow-up and mediate employee concerns to come to equitable resolution with adherence to progressive disciplinary procedures.
- Offer fairness, encouragement and advice, identifying the need for training, employee services, counseling and/or performance improvement plans.

**Recruitment and Retention**:

- Create and maintain position descriptions within the organization.
- Manage employee recognition/appreciation programs and activities.
- Oversee for the hiring process and on-boarding, including applicable paperwork, orientation, facility tours and introductions, etc.
- Develop, implement, monitor, administer and document performance reviews and employee personal development plans throughout the organization.
- Foster and promote a strong, productive and enjoyable team environment.

**Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)**:

- Manage the development and maintenance of the Human Resources sections of both the company website, particularly recruiting, culture and company information, as well as the employee Intranet, wikis, newsletters, etc., as applicable.
- Utilize the HRIS system to eliminate administrative tasks, empower employees and meet the other needs of the organization.

**Training and Development**:

- Coordinate all Human Resources training programs and assign the responsibility of Human Resour