Summary

Incumbents are fully qualified to execute job/role accountabilities working independently on most aspects of the job. Work is performed within established professional standards and practices. Tasks are moderately complex in nature where judgment is required to complete recurring assignments independently and to determine the best methods to follow to complete assignments. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results may have a negative impact on the divisions/departments operations, schedules, and/or performance goals. Works under general Supervision. Situations not covered by standard processes, procedures and methods are referred to manager or expert resource. May demonstrate work methods to new employees. Builds internal and external relationships, with emphasis on those that facilitate the achievement of job/role accountabilities, such as relationships with key suppliers, customers and internal service.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Acts as the first point of contact for business partners, managers, and employees seeking advise and counsel on all workforce matters.
• In unionized sites provides administration of the bargained agreement between the Company and Union including grievances.
• Administers processes, policies, and programs related to compensation (i.e., merit increases, PDP ratings), training & development, staffing and employee relations.
• Communicates program changes to management team and to employees.
• Oversees the corrective action process for site.
• Assists with internal investigations regarding possible violations of codes of conduct.
• May represent the site in charges of violating regulation or law.
• Works with management team to ensure effective performance management and culture building practices are in place.
• Partners with site leadership to effect change and effectively serve as a change agent by managing the development, implementation and continuous improvement of programs to enhance employee satisfaction, improve morale, positively impact retention and assure alignment with corporate values and policies.
• Ensures compliance to corporate policies, governmental regulations and laws.
• Keeps abreast of legislative decisions, changes in federal, state and local employment laws and regulations to limit legal exposure and liability.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Significant knowledge of government legislation impacting the practice of human resources management.
• Significant knowledge of company HR policies and practices, labour movement, arbitration proceedings.
• Knowledge of HRIS and report writing (Reportsmith).
• Good public presentation skills.
• Ability to conduct a thorough, timely and unbiased internal investigation and provide practical recommendations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal customers.
• Ability to evaluate multiple highly detailed tasks, determine priorities and organize work in a manner that allows for timely completion of projects.
• Ability to manage sensitive employee information in a confidential manner.
• Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to accurately perform tasks in some or all of the following applications: Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Typical Experience

• Two to Four years relevant experience

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational requirements may vary by geography.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.