Human Resources Manager - permanent position - salary $110K

relocation assistance negotiable (if applicable)

LOCATION: Kingston, ON.

Qualifications:

Degree or Diploma with a focus on Human Resources Management and/or Industrial Relations or related
Currently working towards OR already having obtained a CHRP designation an asset
7 yrs+ direct progressive industrial work experience in Human Resources up to Manager level
Experience with a unionized environment and dealing with CBA matters
Experience with WSIB and Health & Safety program administration
Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
Good decision-making and managerial skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to interpret and communicate HR policies and procedures, legislation and collective agreements
Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications; ERP experience an asset

Responsibilities:

Provide proactive HR support to management and non-management employees within applicable legislative guidelines as well as terms of CBA
Responsible for implementation of policies, programs and procedures regarding all Human Resource functions
Work closely with Operations Manager and Chief Operating Officer to deliver internal and external customer support
Develop, coordinate and deliver HR programs, ensure compliance with relevant legislations, organizational policies and CBA to reduce related corporate risks
Build strong relations with the management team, employees and the union utilizing proactive, cooperative and collaborative problem solving approaches and communication techniques
Provide labour relations advice including administration and consistent interpretation of CBA and advising management on grievance administration and negotiations
Develop and implement an effective recruitment strategy to attract qualified candidates to strengthen the quality of the workforce
Maintain and enhance training and development programs to ensure a competent workforce
Oversee performance appraisal programs
Manage corrective discipline program
Ensure employee records are maintained and up to date
Oversee WSIB claims process (including review and analysis of benefit claims) and Health & Safety programs and ensure RTW programs are effective and adhered to
Maintain employee benefits programs and inform employees of benefits; recommend benefit programs to management; direct benefits claims processing; obtain and evaluate benefit contract bids and award benefit contracts; design and conduct educational programs on benefit programs
Prepare HR statistics for management team
Coordinate organizational communication strategy to foster a collective and productive corporate direction
Maintain historical HR records by designing a filing and retrieval system for keeping past and current records
Other duties as assigned at the discretion of the President