Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Surrey, British Columbia

Terus Construction is one of Western Canada’s largest diversified transportation infrastructure and heavy civil construction company. Our company operates as a network of 29 decentralized companies in communities throughout British Columbia and the Yukon. We have been servicing communities for over 40 years and locally employ over 600 employees. We take pride in our employees and place a high value on establishing a workplace where people are challenged and respected every day.

We are looking for a professional and enthusiastic, permanent HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST, to work full-time in our Surrey Head Office.

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Generalist plays a critical role in upholding the presence of HR within their respective Divisions. Supporting the Division and Area Managers, the Human Resources Generalist will engage in a wide array of human resource activities, including, but not limited to recruitment and onboarding, benefits and disability management, training and employee development, workplace investigations, workplace policy guide, performance management, and general workplace reporting. The Human Resource Generalist will act as a primary point of contact for field and non-field employees within the Divisions under their assignment.

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Communicate with Superintendents and Hiring Managers on a weekly basis to determine job vacancies, and discuss appropriate recruitment tactics
- Independently or with the support of the Human Resource Coordinator, deploy appropriate recruitment tactics aimed to fill job vacancies in a timely and appropriate manner
- Review and compare job applicants to position descriptions and position requirements, to ensure only qualified applicants are forwarded to the pre-screen or interview stage
- Conduct detailed and appropriate reference and credential checks, and provide useful and valuable information to Superintendents and hiring Managers
- Draft, review and execute employment agreements, which minimize exposure to the organization, while promoting positive and lasting work relationships with recruited employees
- Conduct employee onboarding, as per company policy, practices and procedures
- Manage and maintain various HR data tracking and reporting with internal software
- Working directly with the Human Resource team, critically review, identify and recommend internal employees for training and development opportunities
- Collaborate with the management team to determine training needs and ensuring employees are appropriately trained for their job functions
- Set up, process, monitor and review disability claims, and work directly with the employee and their manager to develop effective return to work plans
- Provide one-on-one HR support to Division Managers and employees alike.
- Administration of HR policies and procedures
- Process off-boarding paperwork in a timely and efficient manner, to ensure employee and company interests are fairly represented at the time of departure
- Thoroughly investigate and report upon employee relation issues
- Conduct regular site visits, ensuring adequate HR presence in the field, assessing employee engagement, soliciting employee feedback, addressing employee concerns, and delivering company communications
- Work with Management and Supervisors alike to schedule, conduct and review employee appraisals and development plans
- Ensure all branches and divisions are in compliance with various government laws and regulations
- Complete ad-hoc reporting, and various audits, as requested
- Provide the Human Resource Manager with monthly employee reports on time and accurately
- Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, sub-contractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture
- Must adhere to the principles identified in the company’s Code of Ethics and continuously examine situations in light of these principles
- Ensure compliance with controls, safeguards, and company policies
- Other Human Resource Generalist duties as require.

REQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE
- Post-secondary graduate, with a concentration in Business, Human Resources or related program, from a recognized institution is required.
- Must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license, or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years’ experience within a Human Resource Department is required, of which 1 to 3 years musts be within a Generalist role
- Employment experience within the construction industry an asset
- Experience working with HRIS, such as SuccessFactors or JD Edwards an asset
- Knowledge and experience conducting workplace investigations
- Proficient understanding of employment legislation
- Knowledge of HR processes and best practices

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Competitive and attractive salary package
- Eligibility to participate in company bonus plan
- Educational assistance
- A comprehensive benefits package,