New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com.
POSITION SUMMARY
The People Services Specialist provides direct support to all levels of the organization acting as a front-line management contact and partner to employees and management in areas specific to staffing in recruitment and selection, policies and procedures, employee and labour relations, and performance management and improvement programs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate and administers the recruitment and selection process including approvals, determining method of recruitment, preparation of job postings/advertisements, schedule and conduct interviews, reference checks, and prepare and negotiate employment offers.
- Maintain recruitment database, track recruitment tasks and statistics of recruitment.
- Maintain and update human resource information systems and benefit systems with employee data including new hire, classification changes, wage/salary changes, and termination information.
- Complete workplace investigations through the Human Rights Committee, management requests, etc.
- Program coordination and compliance. Coordinate and administer the round table meetings including scheduling and minute completion, Orientation checklist, 30-day feedback and exit interview compliance, internet and email audits, years of service recognition program.
- Assist with salary market analysis, benchmarks for new and existing positions. Ensure requests to fill positions are in line with internal equity and industry standards within market.
- Plan and execute employee engagement events throughout the year.
- Assist in the development and rollout of required Human Resources policies and procedures. Review of Human Resources policies and procedures for required updates.
- Provide labour relation support and guidance to leadership and employees.
- Provide advice and guidance to employees and management regarding performance management, harassment/conflict, and progressive discipline issues.
- Maintain employee files and the filing of related correspondence into employee files including performance management, and salary administration documentation.
- Participate in multiple committees within the organization related to Human Resources and employee engagement and culture.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Post-secondary education in a related human resources field or equivalent experience.
- 2-3 years HR experience; with a focus in employee and labour relations, recruitment, and selection.
- Strong working knowledge of HR legislation and labour Laws.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence decisions.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and transition between tasks quickly.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- High degree of attention to detail.
- Experience working in the Microsoft Suite of Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, One Note, Teams)
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:
- Competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.
- A continuous learning environment.
- Ability to advance your career with a growing company.
- NFI Group has been named a Manitoba Top Employer for 2020 and this is the tenth since the competition was established in 2007.
- Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.
- Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.
OUR WHY:
We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient and reliable.
NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. News and information are available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.carfaircomposites.com and www.nfi.parts.