HR Specialist-Recruiting/Training - Calgary, Canada - Valard Group

Description

Quanta Services companies are founded, crewed, and led by Canadians, for Canadians. We connect people and communities across the country, building the infrastructure for a brighter energy future. Valard Construction is supporting another Quanta Services company in the hiring of an HR Generalist.

The HR Generalist will report to the HR Director, and be the point of contact for all HR related items for Canadian operations.

Recruitment, Staffing & Onboarding Provide new offer letters to candidates and updates employment contract templates as required. Creates and executes strategic recruitment plan to attract top talent based on the requirements of the position. Conducts full cycle recruitment activities including pre-screening, interviewing, reference checking, facilitating pre-employment requirements. Provides advice and assistance to management and applicants regarding recruitment processes and procedures.

Conducts new hire orientations, review new hire paperwork, and provide information on company policies and procedures, benefits program, and other company programs.

Generate ad-hoc reports as required, utilizing HR Systems.

Coaches' management staff on employee relation issues including, progressive discipline, interpretation of HR policies and processes, interpretation of Valard policies, and interpretation of employment and labor legislation.

Provides recommendations to management on employee relation issues in accordance with applicable employment legislation to manage risk.

Provide consultation to managers and supervisors in addressing performance concerns through disciplinary/non-disciplinary action as appropriate; Collaborates with appropriate company resources to resolve any potential or real litigation or legal issues.

Supports and leads implementation of corporate Human Resources programs and policies for the business.

Policy Management Maintains compliance with federal, provincial, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

Reviews and updates current policies as needed. Lead policy review and education for HR team. Understand Valard's wage adjustment process, making recommendations and improvements in consultation with HR team. Develops and maintains relationships with local organizations, recruitment agencies, benefits brokers, educational institutions, and learning and development providers. Respond to telephone, email and in-person inquiries regarding human resource matters in a timely and professional manner. Updates and maintain SharePoint as a central HR information and communication hub. Understand HR systems and data available to provide insightful recommendations to the business. Identify gaps and areas of risk as they are understood, making recommendations for improvement. Participate in HR projects, such as HR system implementations, process improvements and cultural initiatives. Support HR Coordinators as required with ERP or HRIS entries. Analyze HR metrics and trends to identify areas of improvement. University degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration/ Commerce/Management with Human Resources and/or Labour Relations coursework. ~ Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation or in the process of obtaining is considered an asset. ~3-5 years experience in an HR Generalist role.