HR Advisor

Your Tasks:

• Serve as the primary HR contact for production employees and leaders, providing guidance and support on workplace issues, policies, procedures, and programs.
• Partner with production supervisors and managers to address employee relations matters, attendance concerns, performance management, workplace conflict, and employee development opportunities.
• Support the consistent administration and interpretation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and assist in resolving employee concerns and grievances.
• Coach and support front-line leaders in effectively managing people-related matters while ensuring compliance with company policies, employment legislation, and collective agreement requirements.
• Support employee engagement initiatives that promote a positive, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture.
• Lead onboarding and offboarding activities for hourly and salaried employees, ensuring a positive employee experience and smooth transition processes.
• Draft employment contracts, offer letters, disciplinary documentation, employee correspondence, and other HR-related communications.
• Administer employee benefits programs for unionized and non-unionized employee groups, including enrollments, changes, terminations, and annual renewal activities.
• Administer pension programs, including enrollment, retirement, and termination processes for both Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution plans.
• Coordinate short-term disability claims and support return-to-work programs in collaboration with employees, leaders, healthcare providers, and external vendors.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data to support compliance, reporting, and workforce planning activities.
• Generate, analyze, and interpret HR metrics and reports related to attendance, turnover, vacancies, overtime, and other workforce trends to support business decision-making.
• Leverage HR technologies, AI-powered tools, and data analytics to improve HR processes, enhance employee and leader self-service, generate workforce insights, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Utilize AI tools to draft communications, analyze workforce trends, support recruitment activities, develop training materials, and streamline administrative processes while ensuring data privacy and compliance requirements are maintained.
• Identify opportunities to automate routine HR processes and recommend technology-driven solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and the employee experience.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and business leaders to implement HR initiatives that support organizational objectives, operational effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in corporate and global HR projects and initiatives as required. 

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• College diploma or university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline.
• CHRP designation or active pursuit of a professional HR designation is considered an asset.
• Experience partnering directly with front-line leaders in employee relations, attendance management, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Working knowledge of employment legislation, labour relations principles, collective agreement administration, and workplace investigations.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to establish credibility and influence across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems, Microsoft Office applications, and digital HR technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools, HR technology platforms, and workforce analytics to improve decision-making, problem-solving, and operational efficiency.
• Strong digital literacy with the ability to adapt to emerging technologies and continuously identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide meaningful business insights.          

We offer:

In accordance with the Pay Transparency Act, we are committed to providing clear and accessible information about compensation for this role. The expected compensation range for this position is $60,000 to $80,000/ Annually. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on several job-related factors, including relevant education, depth and breadth of experience, professional certifications or license, specialized skills aligned with the role, and internal equity considerations. This role offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including paid vacation, group health benefits, pension plan, bonus, and additional employee programs.

• The opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of optical current measurement technology and sustainable energy transmission in an innovative company.
• You will work in a motivated team on forward-looking projects and gain insights into the latest technologies.
• Support from experienced professionals in handling the latest measurement technology.