Human Resources

**POSITION TITLE**:
Human Resources

**DEPARTMENT**:
Administration

**SUMMARY**:
Western Star is on the search for an energetic Human Resource professional who has a team-first mentality and who strives in a collaborative, egoless environment and who is always a positive solutionist seeking the best possible outcome to join our Team. If you are a proactive go-getter who goes above and beyond then this is the Team for you

Our Payroll & HR Team strives to provide high quality programs and excellent support to our employees.

Western Star is an innovative and thriving dealership with multi branches. We have been in business since 1987. Stability and being a great place to work are core values, essential to our success.

We’re big on communication, transparency, and inclusion. Keeping our customers and employees engaged and in the loop every step of the way.

We believe in hiring and retaining the best, by offering a positive work environment and competitive compensation. Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Benefits including RRSP/TFSA Matching. Safety Allowance, Eye Safe Program and various employee discounts and of course, a Fun and Inclusive Culture

**RESPONSBILITES**:

- Offer comprehensive guidance to managers and employees regarding HR matters aligning with relevant legislation and our internal protocols
- Work with management and employees on performance matters
- Drive the employee performance review process
- Establish yourself as a reliable point of contact for all employees while ensuring seamless communication
- Develop, improve and maintain Programs, procedures & policies to ensure operational efficiency/legislative requirements
- Work with management to lead our positive company culture and lead initiatives that reinforce our company value and improve morale
- Recruitment: collaborate with management on recruiting for impact, will be responsible for the entire recruitment process & assist in building a talent pipeline for critical positions
- New Team member onboarding
- Work with management to increase team engagement by implementing strategies to align employee goals with company objectives and help build a strong relationship between managers and their teams
- Ensure compliance with labor laws & Human rights Act
- HR metric reporting
- Review & enhance employee programs, benefits, development and our environment by ensuring we remain competitive and compelling
- Assist in maintaining employee files & reporting
- Conduct sensitive investigations, present findings and recommend a course of action
- Assist in employee development/training programs
- Complete semiannually employee satisfaction surveys
- Work with Change Management Team to ensure training requirements meet Elite Criteria
- Work with marketing on recruitment strategies
- Work with management on Team building initiatives
- Other duties as assigned

**QUALIFICATION &**

**EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS**:

- Excellent communications skills both written and verbal
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish trust and creditability
- Excellent relationship management building abilities
- Ability to diffuse difficult situations quickly and professionally
- Ability to Perform Extreme Confidentiality Practices
- Tackle issue head on
- Extremely organized with ability to handle competing priorities
- Experience in dealing with Alberta Employment standards/Human Rights
- Motivated, Ethical Multi-Tasker
- Ability to speak publicly.
- Strong delegation techniques, delivery, and teachings
- Ability to work independently and as a team.
- Lead/Drive the Company Culture/Team environment
- Minimum of 5 years of HR experience specific to this role
- Diploma/Degree in HR or equivalent in years of experience