Overview
The HR Manager oversees and implements human resource activities, providing a spectrum of services from tactical to strategic. This role contributes to strategic direction setting and operational problem solving.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide support and drive progress of key bodies of work within a broad range of people management topics.
- Serve as a reliable source of HR policies, practices, and processes.
- Facilitate resolution of escalated issues related to basic employee welfare needs.
- Lead intake, make recommendations, and support resolution of sensitive employee relations matters and workplace investigations.
- Lead the implementation of the collective bargaining agreement.
- Lead initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, drive employee engagement, and ensure an inclusive workplace.
- Oversee onboarding of new staff.
- Participate in core talent activities and lead the development of a local talent-development strategy.
- Monitor and intervene as necessary to ensure IRC standards are met for separation forms, exit paperwork, and exit surveys.
- Manage and maintain electronic office personnel records and prepare paperwork for Workday transactions.
- Manage the background check procedures for staff and independent contractors.
Required Experience
- Minimum five (5) years progressively responsible Human Resources experience
- Strong working knowledge of at least one human resources discipline including: employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, learning and development, organizational development, labor relations, etc.
- Prior experience leading workplace investigations and supporting the resolution of employee relations matters strongly required
- Prior experience working in a unionized environment strongly preferred
- Experience in a large, matrixed organization a plus
- Experience successfully working in a multicultural environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources or Business Administration; or equivalent experience.
- Master’s degree in Human Resources Management a plus.
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
