Human Resources Manager

This is an opportunity to join a thriving process engineering firm serving a wide range of industries from pharmaceutical and biologics to science and technology and food and beverage.

Cheme is a team of dedicated professionals that are passionate about what we do and how we do it. Cheme is a place where you will be challenged, supported, and given the freedom and ownership to thrive. We attract the best because we continually invest in our people through career planning, training and development, and mentorship. At Cheme we know that our business is successful when our clients succeed, and our clients succeed when our people reach their potential.

The** Human Resources Manager** is a leader and an organized professional with the skills to identify and bring the right talent into the firm, successfully onboard new team members, and manage the administration of the growing Cheme team. The HR Manager is a strategic role that requires a driven leader who can lead the creation and development of the HR team and execute strategic projects to improve Cheme's business processes. Cheme's HR Manager will have a passion for people, an eye for potential, and a deep appreciation of mentorship and talent development.

As the primary recruiter, the HR Manager has a critical role in ensuring Cheme's ongoing growth by providing a steady talent pipeline to meet the business needs of the firm. As the primary trainer for new staff, the HR Manager ensures the successful onboarding of new talent into the culture, values, and processes at Cheme. As an administrative professional, the HR Manager executes and oversees the maintenance of employee records and documentation. As a strategic leader, the HR Manager participates in employee relations and compensation strategy and executes strategic projects to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of business processes.

**This is a one-year contract position to fill in for a maternity leave.**

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

- Develop and maintain position agreements and job descriptions
- Manage online job postings
- Passive recruiting and identification of recruitment targets
- Oversee scheduling of interviews by administrative team
- Perform reference checks
- Prepare employment contracts
- Setup of new employee records and accounts in Cheme systems (HRIS, LMS, Payroll, etc.)
- Create new employee files and maintain accuracy of existing records
- Oversee preparation of employee welcome packages and coordination of onboarding activities by administrative team
- Review new employee announcements and execute LinkedIn posts for public announcements of new employees
- Execute onboarding and training, lead the delivery of select training modules, and ensure onboarding checklists are completed
- Update and maintain learning management system
- Ensure maintenance of employee training records and oversee scheduling and training courses to maintain training status
- Maintain company organizational charts
- Administer performance management and bi-annual bonus program
- Participate in probation performance check-ins for new employees to gather feedback and deliver to new employees
- Lead exit interviews and coordinate completion of administrative activities to exit employees by internal stakeholders
- Contribute to employee relations and compensation strategy and be a trusted point of contact for the team
- Maintain demographic database and company metrics
- Performing research and benchmarking for compensation program
- Execute strategic projects in human resources management

**Requirements**:

- 5-7 years of experience in HR Generalist/Manager positions
- Formal training in human resources management or certified human resources professional (CHRP) is considered an asset but not mandatory.
- Understanding of compensation and benefit programs, strategy, and exposure to market research in these areas is not mandatory but is considered a strong asset
- Experience in the administration of learning management systems and human resources information systems is considered a strong asset
- Passion for training and development of junior staff
- Proficiency in written and spoken English with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
- Adept at dealing with people in a professional and courteous manner.
- Use of Microsoft operating system and Microsoft Office Suite to navigate a server environment and prepare documents.
- Valid driver's license, and owner of a car.
- Understanding of Canadian employment standards

**Benefits**
- Work From Home - Flexible hours
- Training & Development
- Bonus - Awards - Gifts