HR Manager - North York, Canada - Kirkor Architects and Planners

Description

At Kirkor Architects and Planners we work with others in a way that sets us up for collective success.

We provide the tools, training and technology for our team and co-workers to harness their potential and maximize their growth.

While our firm is well established with over 40 years of experience in the industry, our people are young and young at heart and our HR team members are key to supporting our 130+ staff on a daily basis while contributing to a positive and creative culture.

Our HR team is led with a diverse set of skills and knowledge that propels our firm forward while supporting our Architectural project teams, Partners, Principals, and Associates.

Your success is determined by your eagerness to learn, share, and take advantage of the opportunities to develop new skills at any given stage of your career.

On your career path with us, you will contribute to the growth of our multi-jurisdictional team members, work with professional, knowledgeable leadership and dedicated staff, learn how to ask effective questions that gain foresight on issues, orchestrate information into comprehensive action plans and into viable solutions.

Our tried and true method of encouraging lifelong learning has rewarded us with 40 years of quality relationships, longstanding referrals and practiced leadership, and we take pride in continuing to mentor the next generation of professionals in the architectural industry.

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Job Summary:


Responsibilities:

Compensation and Benefits

• Develop strategic compensation plans in consultation with Partners & HR Principal
• Align performance management systems with compensation structure (HRIS & Accounting)
• Monitor negotiations for group health care benefits
• Monitor Family and Medical Leave compliance
• Adhere to confidentiality provisions for employee medical files
• Monitor enrollment for employees' health care coverage
• Update Employment Contracts on an Annual basis

Training and Development

• Update orientation process for all new employees with the support of the HR Assistant
• Develop training, resources and programs (ie., First Aid, WHMIS, Compliance)
• Develop with the HR Principal and HR Assistant new initiatives within the department
• Collaborate with Health and Safety Committee to ensure compliance issues are addressed in a timely manner
• Professional Development (not related to Professional Designations continuous education requirements)
• Skills training (staff performance)
• Conduct periodic needs assessments to determine when training is necessary, and the type of training necessary to improve performance and productivity
• Staff Performance Review and Strategy
• Examine employee performance records to identify areas where employees could improve through job skills training or employee development (seminars, workshops, etc)
• Implementation of employee development strategy and succession planning
• News & Research to help guide policy development and implementation

Employee Relations

• Maintain current employment laws, legislative and regulatory compliance
• Investigate and resolve workplace issues/ employee complaints
• Preserve employeremployee relationships through effective employee relations strategies
• Build relationships and credibility with employees as their point of contact for any Human Resourcesrelated questions or concerns
• Ensure overall wellbeing of employees
• Ensure employees have a safe working environment, free from discrimination and harassment
• Examine current workplace policies and provide training to employees and managers on policies
• Ensure behavioral policy, health and safety policy, and performance polices are up to date and consistent with legislation
• Manage staff changes within the benefit system portal with the support of the HR Assistant
• Conduct terminations, including exit interviews for employees who leave the company voluntarily and involuntarily

Recruitment and Selection

• Develop strategic solutions and participate in corporate decisionmaking to meet workforce demands and labor force trends in consultation with Partners and HR Principal
• Work with marketing to promote the company as an employer of choice
• Review compensation and benefit packages as related to qualified applicants/new hires and industry trends
• Coordinate with accounting to ensure salary records are uptodate
• Liaise and Coordinate with the HR Principal, HR Assistant, Accounting team and IT team for all onboarding and offboarding of employees
• Direct data entry of employee information into the Collage HRIS system
• Manage records of employment contracts, training data, and service milestones

General

• Create/update filing structure and maintain excellent record tracking
• Prepare and develop standard letters, memos, presentations, etc. as needed
• Collaborate and direct external HR specialists Kirkor may retain from time to time
• Other HR responsibilities as required

Qualifications:

• 5 years of Canadian HR Manageme