Human Resources Manager - Burnaby, Canada - Para Space Landscaping

Para Space Landscaping

Verified Company

Burnaby, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Title:
Human Resources Manager

Reports To:
President & CEO

Job Summary & Impact:

As the HR Manager, you will be in charge of the human resources department duties and manage the team.

The position has a direct impact on the company's culture, finances, morale and the health and safety of the entire team.

Company Summary:

Since August 1, 1979 Para Space Landscaping is a multiple award winning leader in the Canadian landscape industry. We have been built on care for those we work for and those who work here. Our comprehensive and proactive services include maintenance, installation, irrigation, and plant health care.

Living Wage Certified Employer
6th Best Landscaping Company to Work for in North America
BC Landscape Award of Excellence

Consumer Choice Award

Best Landscaping Company in Vancouver
Healthy Workplace Award
Green for Life Award (Granville Island, Langley Memorial Hospital)
Planet Environmental Improvement Award

OUR MISSION

Enhancing the environment with reliable, high quality landscape services.
Cultivating lasting relationships with our clients and team.
Leading our industry with integrity and innovation.

OUR VISION
Being recognized as the best and getting there with the best.

OUR VALUES

Fulfil our client's high expectations with high performance.
Embody the essence of teamwork.
Creating a meaningful impact in everything we do.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Retention

Representing the company at job fairs by engaging the public and promoting the company brand and careers in a positive outgoing manner
Fullcycle recruitment, from job posting to interviewing, reference checking and hiring
Finding proactive ways to improve the company's recruitment and retention program
Review and conduct surveys and retention initiatives to improve turnover companywide
Understand the immigration laws and how our trade can aid in retaining employees on work permits

Performance Management

Operate the company's hotline to manage performance and absenteeism
Oversee the inhouse education program that contributes to the growth and development of our team
Compile and present performance reviews and check ins throughout the year (reviews are conducted on our job sites)
Review and track daily personnel reports, skills development and training to ensure a smooth onboarding process and performance management of new employees within their probationary period
Ensure employees are performing up to standard and are well managed

Culture & Events

Attend and manage company events which is a vital part of the Para Space culture
Arrange bimonthly companywide giveaways for the team
Oversee the tenure recognition, birthday program, life milestones, and condolences program on a weekly basis
Coordinate employee contests, content for our Friday newsletter "Para Verse", surveys, and more that have a direct impact on culture

Labour Relations

Participates in the collective bargaining process, by providing input to bargaining strategies, conducting research on workplace issues, grievancerelated trends, historical practices, case history, precedents, relevant legislation and other labour relations topics. Also carries out analysis of proposals and related cost/benefit; drafts collective agreement language; and prepares other bargaining materials.
Represents management in conflict resolution processes, including labour and classification grievances, appeals, and expedited arbitrations.
Develops and maintains relationships with union leaders and representatives and participates in dialogue to resolve daytoday labour relations issues.
Grievance management including attending meetings, tracking progress and drafting responses.

General:

You may be involved with other miscellaneous tasks/projects as required
Policy creation and revision
Participation in the development of content for our website and social media
Improving our awardwinning culture
Manage the HRIS system
Work cooperatively to foster a harmonious working relationship with all coworkers
You would be responsible for completing reports and other paperwork as associated with these projects and as assigned.
You would be required to complete weekly task lists and schedules and would have weekly meetings with your manager

Qualifications:

BCOM/BBA, preferably specializing in Human Resource Management with a focus on Labour relations or another relevant postsecondary degree
5+ years of experience in Human Resources
Progressive experience in Labour Relations with responsibility for collective agreement interpretation, grievance management and progressive discipline matters
Experience in collective bargaining process through more than one (1) negotiation cycle as second chair
Strong understanding of British Columbia Labour and Employment Laws
Extensive employment immigration knowledge
Advanced skills working with Google Dri