Senior Human Resources Generalist

Location

New Westminster, BC | Canada

Job description

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Pay Transparency Statement:  
The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting.  We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.  This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program. 

Position Summary:

As a key member of the local DC team, this position recommends, implements and coordinates various company-wide Human Resources/Industrial Relations initiatives to assigned locations. This position is also responsible for advising on courses of action related to daily issues with employees that include but are not limited to discipline, attendance management, injury/collision investigations and WSIB/WCB claims.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

General Human Resources

Recruitment:

• Develop and implement recruitment and staffing strategies
• Assist in  the full-cycle recruitment process at the DC while ensuring adherence to the policy
• Partner with operations to ensure appropriate staffing levels throughout the year

On boarding:

• Ensure that new employees have a positive impression of Martin-Brower by being proactive in the implementation of the program
• Ensure that all relevant paperwork is completed by the new employee and forwarded to appropriate parties promptly
• Maintain accurate and current information in orientation packages
• Monitor consistency of delivery to new employees

Compensation/ Benefits:

• Liaise with payroll to resolve employees’ payroll and benefit issues in a timely manner
• Identify relevant industry salary surveys and make recommendations to Regional Manager of HR  with respect to participation
• Assist Managers as required to ensure that the Talent Management process is viewed as a positive tool to aid in the growth of the employee’s career
• Ensure consistent and timely deployment of the employee review process
• Monitor compliance to performance management process
• Partner with leaders to support individual development plans and participate in the succession planning process

Talent Development & Engagement:

• Coordinate local training and development programs with the support of the Regional Human Resources Manager and Director
• Lead the Employee Engagement Process in respective locations

Labour Relations

Contract Negotiations/Administration:

• Conduct all necessary research for negotiations
• Provide advice to the supervisors and managers on the interpretation & administration of the Collective Agreement

Grievances/Arbitration:

• Provide interpretation of the contract
• Provide advice regarding the handling of grievances
• Conduct any research required e.g., Review awards pertaining to the issue
• Attend grievance meetings as required
• Conduct research and provide recommendations to Regional Manager, Human Resources on whether to proceed to arbitration

Employee Relations

Employee Ombudsman:

• Provide an impartial forum for employees to raise issues (that they may not want to discuss with their supervisor)
• Facilitate resolution of issues before they become grievances

Communication:

• Assist DC management in adhering to the Corporate Communications Plan to ensure that communication of relevant corporate information is disseminated in a timely and consistent manner

Attendance Management:

• Establish and monitor an attendance management program
• Ensure consistent compliance to progressive discipline aspects of program]

Discipline/Termination:

• Provide advice on progressive discipline techniques and ensure consistency of application

Policies & Procedures:

• Provide interpretation as required
• Monitor compliance

Safety

• Actively promote Health, Safety and Wellness in each location by proactively taking measures to help prevent injuries and collisions
• Attend Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings as scheduled
• Ensure complete and thorough implementation of all safety measures
• Ensure the operations follow all Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and Good Warehouse Practices (GWP)/Good Drivers Practices (GDP) for transport rules and regulations
• Other projects or duties as assigned

Required Skills and Experience:

• University Degree or College Diploma in Human Resources or equivalent work experience
• Minimum three to five years related Generalist experience
• Strong work ethic
• Excellent time management skills, ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong, interactive team player
• Strategic thinker and excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written)
• High initiative, self-motivation and strong leadership qualities
• Ability to produce accurate and timely reports
• Intermediate computer software skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.)
• This position must pass a post-offer background check

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Certified Human Resources Professional
• Project Management experience
• Familiarity with working within a unionized working environment
• Experience with various HRIS, ATS and Performance Management Systems

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions.  Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.

• Ensure the operations follow all Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and Good Warehouse Practices (GWP)/Good Drivers Practices (GDP) for transport rules and regulations.

Martin Brower is an innovative global supply chain solutions leader providing end-to-end solutions for restaurant chains across 19 countries. Our 11,000+ team members rely on our more than six decades of experience combining their expertise with the latest technologies. With the right tools, information and support, we equip our customers to run great restaurants and our team members to build great careers.

Accessibility

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions.  Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.

At Martin Brower of Canada we embrace the unique abilities, experiences, and cultural backgrounds each individual brings to our team. We are committed to treating everyone fairly and provide opportunities to succeed. We are Stronger Together.

Martin-Brower of Canada Co. is an equal opportunity employer

CALIFORNIA CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT NOTICE TO EMPLOYEES

Reyes Holdings, L.L.C. and its U.S. affiliates (collectively, “Reyes,” “we” or “our”) is providing the following details regarding our collection, use, retention and disclosure of personal information about California residents who are Reyes employees, independent contractors, job applicants, owners, directors or officers (and their emergency contacts and recipients of employment benefits) (“Personal Information”).

We supply this information consistent with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“ CCPA ”).

Please provide this notice to your emergency contacts and recipients of employment benefits by providing them with the link to this notice.

We may collect the following categories of Personal Information:

• A. Identifiers, such as name, contact information, online identifiers and Social Security numbers and other government-issued ID numbers;
• B. Personal information, as defined in the California customer records law, such as name, contact information, education information, employment history, financial information and medical and medical insurance information;
• C. Characteristics of protected classifications under California or federal law, such as sex, age, race, religion, national origin, disability, medical conditions and information, citizenship, immigration status, request for leave and marital status;
• D. Biometric information, such as fingerprints;
• E. Internet or network activity information, such as browsing history and interactions with our and other websites and systems;
• F. Geolocation data, such as device location, vehicle location and IP location;
• G. Audio, electronic, visual, and similar information, such as photographs or audio or video recordings created in connection with our business activities;
• H. Professional or employment-related information, such as work history, prior employer, information relating to references, details of qualifications, skills and experience, human resources data, and data necessary for benefits and related administration services, such as retirement, health, and other benefit programs, services, and products to which you and your dependents and beneficiaries receive access through us;
• I. Education information subject to the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act;
• J. Inferences drawn from any of the Personal Information listed above to create a profile or summary about, for example, an individual’s preferences and characteristics.

We use this Personal Information for the purposes of operating, managing, and maintaining our business, managing our workforce, and accomplishing our business purposes and objectives, including, for example, using Personal Information to:

• Manage workforce activities and personnel generally, including for recruitment, background screening, performance management, career development, payments administration, employee training, leaves and promotions;
• Administer hiring, promotion, and discipline;
• Provide an efficient means for personnel to obtain the contact information of their colleagues so they may contact them;
• Manage payroll, wages, tax forms and filing, expense reimbursements, and other awards such as stock options, stock grants and bonuses, and provide healthcare, pensions, savings plans and other benefits;
• Calculate insurance and other employee benefits;
• Monitor personal investments to comply with SEC insider trading regulations;
• Notify family members in case of an emergency;
• Maintain and secure our facilities, equipment, systems, and infrastructure;
• Undertake quality and safety assurance measures, protect the health and safety of our workforce and others, and conduct risk and security control and monitoring;
• Determine and monitor compliance with worldwide training and other policies;
• Conduct research, analytics, and data analysis to assist in planning succession and to ensure business continuity, as well as to design employee retention programs and diversity initiatives;
• Perform identity verification, accounting, audit, and other internal functions, such as internal investigations;
• Monitor use of IT infrastructure, internet access, and electronic communication for unauthorized, unlawful, or inappropriate use;
• Record phone calls for training, quality assurance, and legal compliance purposes;
• Operate and manage IT and communications systems and facilities, allocate company assets and human resources, and undertake strategic planning and project management;
• Obtain legal advice and establish, exercise or defend legal rights, and act on collection and discovery requests in the context of litigation, government investigations or regulatory audits or inquiries; and
• Comply with law, legal process, investigations, internal policies and other requirements such as income tax deductions, monitoring, record-keeping and reporting obligations.

Changes to this CCPA Notice

We may change or update this CCPA Notice from time to time. When we do, we will post the revised CCPA Notice on this web page with a new “Last Updated” date.

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