HR Generalist

Location

Calgary, AB | Canada

Job description

About WATT

WATT Consulting Group (WATT) is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm. Since 1983, we have played a key role in the advancement of best practices by offering innovative, tailored solutions in Transportation Engineering + Planning, Geotechnical Engineering, Geomatics + Surveying, and Civil Engineering. With regional offices across Western Canada, our team of consulting professionals brings advanced local knowledge, industry expertise and passion for their community to both private and public sector projects.

WATT is an employee-owned firm. We are locally invested, and we are passionate about the work that we do in our own backyards. Our mission is to exceed expectations in the delivery of quality, innovation and customized solutions for each unique project, community, and client. You will be joining a team that is passionate about what they do and who hold themselves to a high standard of excellence.

We take our work to “HEART” – these are the values we hold high and strive to live by every day: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork. #WEAREWATT

ROLE

The HR Generalist plays an integral role within the Corporate Services team responsible for leading the ongoing development of corporate culture, policies, and HR practises in alignment with organizational strategy to achieve business goals.

Primary responsibilities are to provide front line support across the entire organization; develop and reinforce corporate policies, procedures, and measures; embrace entrepreneurial corporate culture; communicate effectively to deliver concise information and solutions in a diplomatic and professional manner to all stakeholders.

This role is required to treat all Human Resources, payroll, and benefit information with the strictest confidentiality.

QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years applicable experience preferably in the engineering or consulting industry

Profound knowledge of employment standards, HR policies and procedures, benefit programs, and employee relations

Strong business acumen with continuous improvement mindset and in-depth understanding of changing business environment and requirements

Excellent communication and people skills with the ability to establish trust, influence, build relationships with people of diverse disciplines, levels, backgrounds, and cultures

Proven ability to analyze data, resolve issues, exercise professional judgment, and recommend sustainable solutions

Advanced skills in using HR/Payroll software and key office applications and tools

Exemplary professional with utmost ethics, integrity, and confidentiality

Team player with a positive attitude and tenacity to get the job done and make changes

Post-secondary degree in Business, Human Resources or a related field is preferred

A Certified Professional Human Recourses (CPHR) designation is an asset

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with management to continuously improve corporate policies, guidelines, and procedures in line with employment standards, legislation and industry best practices
• Strengthen people practices and implement measures to sustain human resources while embracing corporate culture and values
• Optimize talent management through effective planning and carrying out programs for recruitment, compensation and benefits, recognition and rewards, performance management, professional development, and succession
• Conduct HR activities and tasks, such as on-boarding, performance reviews, compensation adjustments, benefits enrollment, etc. for employees throughout the employee life cycle
• Provide direct support to all staff on interpretation and operational application of HR policies and procedures
• Manage employee records, including electronic or manual files, in strictest confidentiality
• Respond professionally and timely to HR inquiries in a confidential manner
• Foster employee engagement and relations, proactively diagnose, investigate, and provide integrated solutions to resolve human resources issue that mitigate risk
• Provide analysis, advice and guidance on organization design, organizational and team effectiveness, and workforce planning
• Facilitate corporate leaning and training programs and strategic conversations to all employee and/or focus groups
• Collaborate with Corporate Services members, assist in performing corporate initiatives, and contribute to a team environment that values equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Work closely with the Health & Safety Committee to ensure compliance with health and safety standards and maintain a positive and healthy working environment
• Develop and facilitate change efforts and communications related to business initiatives and/or HR programs
• Liaise with external HR or legal consultants, government bodies, and labor authorities when required
• Provide assistance to management when required

JOB ACCOUNTABILITY

1. Active participation in job process improvements.
2. Demonstration of professionalism in an accurate, efficient, courteous, and enthusiastic manner.
3. Strong sense of business acumen and cost-effectiveness.
4. Acting as a role model for a safe, productive, and client focused work ethic.
5. Active team membership by cooperating and communicating relevant information effectively
6. Continuous demonstration of corporate HEART values and compliance with Company policies
7. Appropriate self-management (punctuality, absences)

WATT Consulting Group is a dynamic and growing organization, and as a result the above role and responsibilities may change as the requirements of WATT Consulting Group business change.

We offer competitive compensation package to eligible employees such as incentive bonus, group benefits, health spending account, pension & savings plan, share purchase plan, employee development program to support professional development and career progression, and a hybrid work arrangement, in an environment that is equitable, diverse, inclusive, and safe.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity and to grow your career in a dynamic organization, owned and led by employees, submit your resume to by clicking on the ‘Apply Now‘ button.

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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. WATT Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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