Human Resources Lead

 Responsibilities

• Develop strategies and policies to facilitate the HR/LR activities for the project
• Oversee the onboarding process for all crafts and non-unionized staff
• Lead and manage parent company to deliver on recruitment needs for the JV
• Participate in recruitment activities where needed
• Develop and support employee and industrial relations and communications strategies
• Develop and implement policies/procedures and processes to efficiently manage the human resources and labour relations functions for the project
• Work to deliver on commitments made in the project agreement 
• Maintain a pulse on employee and labour relations and provide recommended actions to Project Management to maintain a positive morale
• Apply knowledge of employment legislation, the applicable collective agreement(s) and government reporting regulations affecting HR/LR functions and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance
• Manage conflicts, working closely with management to ensure employee and labour relations issues are handled in a professional and timely manner
• Perform case management and investigations
• Coach managers and employees as required
• Work closely with union representatives to work through craft disciplinary issues
• Provide expertise on contract interpretation related to collective agreements
• Manage grievances, attend meetings, track progress and draft responses
• Manage the accurate filing of contracts and employee management data
• Demonstrate a commitment to a safe and respectful work environment
• Understands and support the safety and environmental objectives of the organization 
• Perform other administrative duties as required

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development or a related discipline
• 7 to 10 years of Human Resources work experience
• At least 5 years labour relations experience
• Experience working on a complex, fast-paced construction project where multiple stakeholders are involved
• Experience with LMIA and C10 immigration and international hiring would be considered an asset
• Demonstrated ability to deal with unions and collective agreements
• General knowledge of the business environment and relevant processes, organization design, change management, systems and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to build strategy, plan for the short and long term and conduct a business analysis
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to build rapport with multiple stakeholder partners and clients
• Ability to exercise confidentiality, discretion and tact when dealing with sensitive employment matters
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written