Ressources Offres d'emploi - Haldimand, ON

The activity of GreenFirst Forest Products is rooted in the forest! For us, well-managed forests really make sense for our business, our communities, and the environment. We have a deep connection to Canada’s forest lands and sustainability. If this commitment to the environment and Canada’s forests resonates with you, come join our team.

Position : Human Resources Generalist

Location : Kapuskasing, ON (Sawmill)

GreenFirst is looking for an HR Generalist to be accountable for contributing to the site’s Human Resources (HR) function by playing an advisory role and demonstrating influential leadership as well as by providing expertise in various HR fields such as performance management, recruitment of staff and unionized employees, hiring and onboarding, absenteeism management, labor relations, organizational development, training needs assessment and benefits to assigned business units in order to achieve a world-class performance within a safe working environment.

Commitment :

• Live up to GreenFirst’s values, principles, and guidelines.
• Bring an open and cooperative attitude to your job, contributing to our positive work environment.
• Comply with all health, safety, and environmental standards, as well as applicable regulations and laws.

Responsibilities :

• Promote and support the Health & Safety programs to increase employee awareness
• Maintain a communications program to keep your team informed regarding mill and department priorities.
• Support compliance with collective agreement and sound union / management / employee relations
• Build and maintain a business relationship with stakeholders (managers, supervisory teams and employees), understand their needs and issues and play a key-role in the realization of their business objectives.
• Assist and coach managers and supervisory teams in the day to day challenges pertaining to employee management as well as the application of HR policies and programs
• Participate, in collaboration with stakeholders in the identification of training needs for both staff and unionized employees
• Oversee / report on Site Absenteeism Management Program
• Manage scheduling (Training, Onboarding, Vacation Management)
• Track and report on Overtime standards
• Provide consistent interpretation and counsel for the collective agreements application in alignment with business priorities and objectives
• Coach managers and supervisory teams on disciplinary process
• Collaborate with stakeholders in preparation of negotiations
• Provide regular reviews of the workforce requirements to achieve operational goals and forecast job vacancies
• Actively participate in the recruiting process – Provide Labour Status Reports.
• Lead and participate in the onboarding program for new and seasonal employees
• Conduct exit interviews with employees who are leaving the Company
• Apply and ensure effective implementation of HR policies and procedures in compliance with applicable legislation.
• Assist and support all return-to-work (RTW) initiatives
• Assist and support all STD / LTD Claims / Submissions
• Keep up-to-date with HR trends and regulation changes
• Collaborate and participate in special projects as assigned
• Act as Management Representation on various Joint-Committees
• Provide Human Resources support to Site’s General Manager

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Industrial Relations, or Business Administration.
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP is an asset
• 5+ years experience in an industrial unionized environment
• Business acumen, sound judgement, strong analytical skills and ability to multi-task
• Leadership, interpersonal and communications skills
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and best practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
• Bilingual : English and French (spoken and written) – an asset.