HR Advisor - Toronto, Canada - BFL CANADA

BFL CANADA

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

We offer more than a job, we offer a career

We support our employees to shape their career by encouraging continuing education and investing in training and development.
We put our employees at the center of what we do to allow them to grow personally and professionally, with projects and challenges that are motivating and rewarding.
We inspire people to do what they are passionate about by believing in integrity, respect and recognition of diversity and community support.
We are a dynamic team where entrepreneurship, innovation and collaboration are at the core of our values.
We offer competitive salaries and a multitude of benefits starting day one including generous medical and dental coverage, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, and retirement and savings programs.
We recognize the importance of worklife balance with our hybrid work program, wellness allowance, and yearround social activities and events.

We are looking for an experienced Human Resource Advisor to join our team in our downtown Toronto office.

Working as an integral part of the Central HR team and reporting to the regional Director of Human Resources - East & Central regions, you will provide a high level of expertise and guidance in a variety of areas including advising in employee relations, coaching, and consulting, employee engagement, career development, policy interpretation, ensuring ESA compliance and HR best practices, whilst ensuring alignment with our national strategic initiatives.

If you are career-minded, looking for a dynamic work environment with a growth mindset where HR is viewed as a strategic partner to the business, not an admin function, you will love working among our team

Your day as a trusted HR Advisor

Responsible for coaching management & employees throughout the employee lifecycle.
Build strong relationships with colleagues, regional management, and staff.
Participate in several performance initiatives including but not limited to employee engagement, internal mobility (employee transfers), training and development, the performance improvement process, and the promotion process.
Facilitate companywide HR initiatives related to wellness, lunch and learns, employee recognition, and Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB).
Reporting and metrics: analyze, interpret, and present relevant data to leaders in order to make more informed decisions.
Onboarding and offboarding processes including coordinating first and last days with staff, document, conduct exit interviews, and report trends.
Manage leave of absence, maternity, parental, disability, and other authorized and protected leaves.
Occasionally support recruitment efforts: guide hiring managers to define their needs, participate in key interviews, review offer letters.
Ensure HRIS data integrity is relevant, accurate, and up to date at all times.
Maintain employee files and ensure training records are maintained (AODA, AMA, Safety, etc.)
Chair or cochair the regional Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC).
Collaborate with the National Human Resources team, contributing to the design and implementation of new HR policies, programs, and projects.
5 years of HR experience with a minimum of 2 years as a Strategic Advisor or HR Business Partner.
CHRP designation an asset (We reimburse the annual membership)
Strong knowledge of HR legislation (Ontario ESA) and best practices.
Proficient with Microsoft Office; Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
Strong ability to build trusting professional relationships with all departments and across all levels of the organization.
Maintain strict confidentiality pertaining to all business dealings.
Ability to handle challenging situations in a calm and diplomatic manner.
Ability to influence and provide pragmatic solutions.
Excellent presentation; verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent time and project management skills.
Ability to travel to our regional offices on occasion.

Who we are.
Founded in 1987 by Barry F.

Lorenzetti, BFL CANADA is one of the largest employee-owned and operated Risk Management, Insurance Brokerage, and Employee Benefits consulting services firms in North America.

The firm has a team of 1300 professionals located in 26 offices across the country.

Our employees have free rein to demonstrate their creativity, leadership and entrepreneurial skills since we believe in each one of them.

BFL CANADA is a founding Partner of Lockton Global LLP, a partnership of independent insurance brokers who provide Risk Management, Insurance and Benefits Consulting services in over 140 countries around the world.

Our Toronto office is located in beautiful downtown, in the core of the Financial District.

Easily accessible by public transit, our office is close to a plethora of top-notch restaurants, ideal for enjoyable lunches or drinks after work.

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