Human Resources Manager

As a warehousing, transportation and logistics company, we are looking for an HR Manager to join us in Brampton, Ontario.

The HR Manager is a key member of the management team, this position plays a strategic partnership with the team in recommending, implementing and managing various company-wide Human Resources/Industrial Relations initiatives. This position is also responsible for advising on courses of action related to daily issues with employees that include but are not limited to discipline, attendance management, investigations and WSIB/WCB claims.

Main accountabilities include:

• Partner with operations to ensure appropriate staffing levels throughout the year
• Maintain accurate and current information in orientation packages
• Monitor consistency of delivery to new employees

• Liaise with payroll to resolve employees’ payroll and benefit issues in a timely manner

• Assist Managers in ensuring that the Talent Management process is viewed as a positive tool to aid in the growth of the employee’s career
• Ensures consistent and timely deployment of the employee review process
• Partners with leaders to support succession planning process
• Lead the Employee Engagement Process

• Conduct all necessary research for negotiations
• Be an active member of the negotiating team
• Provide advice to the supervisors and managers on the interpretation & administration of the Collective Agreement
• Provide interpretation of the contract
• Provide advice regarding the handling of grievances
• Conduct any research required e.g. Review awards pertaining to the issue
• Attend grievance meetings as required
• Conduct research and provide recommendations on whether to proceed to arbitration

• Provide an impartial forum for employees to raise issues (that they may not want to discuss with their supervisor)
• Facilitate resolution of issues before they become grievances

• Provide advice on progressive discipline techniques and ensure consistency of application
• Provide interpretation on policies and procedures as required and monitor compliance
• Other duties as assigned

What you will offer:

• University Degree or College Diploma in Human Resources
• CHRP (Preferred)
• Minimum 7-10 years related experience in a union environment
• Excellent time management skills, ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong, interactive team player
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written)
• High initiative, self-motivation and strong leadership qualities
• Ability to produce accurate and timely reports
• Intermediate computer software skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Strategic thinker and excellent problem solving skills

As part of our accessibility commitment, we are committed to providing an accessible environment for all, and will make available to any selected applicants accommodations and/or accessible formats should he/she require. 

Please note that an offer of employment will be subject to reference checks and background checks, including a criminal record check as part of the selection process

We thank all candidates for their interest in opportunities with us however, only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.