Human Resources Generalist

**Employee Relations**
- Coaches' management staff on employee relation issues including, progressive discipline, interpretation of HR policies and processes, interpretation of Valard policies, and interpretation of employment and labor legislation.
- Coaches’ management staff on termination process including determination of severance, terms and conditions and outplacement in consultation with legislation.
- Provides recommendations to management on employee relation issues in accordance with applicable employment legislation to manage risk.
- Creates and maintains employment relationship and rapport with all departments and personnel.
- Provide consultation to managers and supervisors in addressing performance concerns through disciplinary/non-disciplinary action as appropriate; participate or lead formal and informal employee investigations as required and provide effective recommendations for resolution are provided.
- Acts as primary contact for day-to-day employee issues.
- Collaborates with appropriate company resources to resolve any potential or real litigation or legal issues.
- Supports and leads implementation of corporate Human Resources programs and policies for the business.

**Recruitment and Staffing**
- Works collaboratively with hiring managers to create position profiles to attract qualified applicants.
- Creates and executes strategic recruitment plan to attract top talent based on the requirements of the position.
- Conducts full cycle recruitment activities including pre-screening, interviewing, reference checking, facilitating pre-employment requirements.
- Provides advice and assistance to management and applicants regarding recruitment processes and procedures.
- Conducts new hire orientations, review new hire paperwork, and provide information on company policies and procedures, benefits program, and other company programs.
- Enters new hire information on the company HRIS.
- Generate ad-hoc reports as required, utilizing HR Systems.

**Policy Management**
- Maintains compliance with federal, provincial, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
- Reviews and updates current policies as needed.
- Lead policy review and education for HR team.

**Compensation**
- In collaboration with department managers and supervisors, create, audit and update job descriptions.
- Understand Valard’s wage adjustment process, making recommendations and improvements in consultation with HR team.
- Collaborates with management on requests for compensation-related issues.
- Prepares communications related to compensation program.

**Communication**
- Develops and maintains relationships with local organizations, recruitment agencies, benefits brokers, benefits provider, educational institutions, and learning and development providers.
- Coordinate and work collaboratively with the payroll department as it relates to new hires and pay related changes and updates.
- Updates and maintain SharePoint as a central HR information and communication hub.

**Additional Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Understand HR systems and data available to provide insightful recommendations to the business.
- Identify gaps and areas of risk as they are understood, making recommendations for improvement.
- Participate in HR projects, such as HR system implementations, process improvements and cultural initiatives.
- Support HR Coordinators as required with JDE or HRIS entries.
- Analyze HR metrics and trends to identify areas of improvement.
- Other duties as required.

**Requirements**:

- University degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration/ Commerce/Management with Human Resources and/or Labour Relations coursework.
- Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation or in the process of obtaining is considered an asset.
- 3-5 years experience in an HR Generalist role.
- Experience in a union and non-union environment is preferred.

**Benefits**

Valard is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. We offer a competitive salary and a complete range of employee benefits.