Description
The Opportunity
Acts as a strategic partner and plays a key role in supporting business needs and achieving objectives. Delivers a broad range of support and consulting services on all talent management processes including talent acquisition, learning & development, performance management, workforce planning employee engagement & retention.
The Role
- Lead and participate in team(s) to develop, implement and drive human resource initiatives and programs to effectively deliver the company’s HR strategy and services
- Lead planning and implementation for talent acquisition, performance management, capability development and talent management
- Partner with leaders & recruiters to fulfill current and future hiring needs through the effective management of the recruiting & onboarding process to ensure we attract and select critical talent
- Develop and implement recruitment plans and initiatives to build our Critical Talent Segment pipeline through resource planning for strategic growth areas and identified gaps in CTS, including partnering with educational institutions and government agencies
- Lead planning of change initiatives within the region/division and ensure appropriate strategies and action plans are in place to achieve required changes; facilitate effective planning and execution in partnership with leaders
- Diagnose organizational issues/needs & make recommendations to support culture & structural changes
- Provide guidance and direction on all aspects of employee/labour relations including coaching & advising leaders on the interpretation & implementation of applicable legislation, collective agreements & company policies, and supporting managers in determining the appropriate resolution to issues
- Recommend & build appropriate communication strategies, plans & guidelines to support change efforts, build employee engagement and help achieve overall business objectives
- Facilitates organizational development programs for managers & employees by delivering or facilitating access to training on supervisory practices , interpersonal communication skills, team building, and other subjects as appropriate
- Work with leaders to ensure that people implications of business decisions are understood and considered
- Ensure the effective management of disability claims and work with managers to facilitate return to work programs
- Use metrics and analytics regularly to help support business strategies, identify talent trends / human resources issues and uses to make recommendations
The Candidate
- Education: Bachelor degree in Business, Human Resources or related field
- Work Experience: 5 - 8 years of similar role with experience partnering with senior leaders and frontline management with a proven track record of delivering results and successfully managing change: labour relations experience required
- Knowledge: CHRP designation preferred, Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, computer skills
The Company
Since 1858, Wajax has been serving major Canadian industries as one of the nation’s leading mobile equipment, power systems, and industrial products and services providers. Wajax operates in the mining, oil sands, oil & gas, construction, forestry, industrial/commercial, transportation, and metal processing industries - to name a few.
Wajax offers a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, learning and development, as well as some unique additional “perks.” Highlights include:
- 100% employer paid medical and dental benefits with no waiting period for eligibility
- Wajax-led e-learning, and product training through industry leading manufacturers such as Hitachi, 3M, and Detroit Diesel.
- Discounts with the “Big 3” auto manufacturers, equivalent to their internal employee pricing.
Wajax is committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities across Canada in which we do business. As an equal opportunity employer, please inform us if any accommodation is required if contacted for an interview.
As a condition of employment, final candidates will be subject to pre-screening.
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