WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

The position plays a key role supporting the team across various client groups at the facility and is seen as a vital business partner. This role will provide guidance to the business on talent inclusive of onboarding, performance management, conflict resolution, compensation, employee engagement, recruitment, employee and labour relations.

Our Ideal Candidate is…. business focused, a strong influencer, calm under pressure, a multi-tasker that sees all sides of the situation and is comfortable challenging implementation strategies. You use data and talent insights to influence your stakeholders to achieve overall Company results tied to plant performance and improving productivity. You excel at developing trust based relationships with leaders and employees and have considerable HR experience in a generalist capacity (5+ years).

Some of the things you will do every day:

• Perpetuate a culture of high performance through effective leader coaching and feedback

• Counsel leaders on the effective use of professional development plans, performance improvement plans, progressive discipline, and risk mitigated decisions

• Coach leaders on creating an environment where positive employee relations are foundational to the successful outcome of high employee engagement and retention in service of the successful delivery of business objectives

• Manages all labour relations at the plant, grievance handling and arbitration preparation, union negotiations participation

• Support the development of employee engagement activities with the team

• Manages STD, LTD, Workers Compensation claims and correspondence, and facilitates a safe return-to-work

• Partners with leadership and broader team on Continuous Improvement initiatives, most actively involved with the People Development Pillar and Cultural Development initiatives.

• Provide guidance on compensation decisions for lateral moves, promotions, off-cycle changes, merit, and market adjustments

• Lead internal investigations on employment related matters

• Interpretation and implementation of relevant employment practices (e.g. employment and human rights legislation, collective agreements, labour law, etc.)

• Keeps current on knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to the plant teams

• Partner and collaborate with broader HR team on Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

About You

Required Skills and Qualifications**:**

• Degree/diploma in Business and/or Human Resources complemented by related work experience in a human resources generalist role. Manufacturing business experience in a unionized setting is preferred

• Demonstrated experience building and supporting a people oriented workplace culture within a growing plant and supporting the overall growth of the Company

• Strong knowledge of HR practices and principles

• Knowledge and experience with relevant employment legislation

• Demonstrated consulting and coaching skills

• Exceptional interpersonal, relationship building and influencing skills

• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills

• Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced rapidly changing environment

• Strong problem solving skills and experience; and organizational skills

• A positive attitude and customer focused approach that will enable you to deal with challenging situations with integrity, empathy and sincerity

• Continuous improvement mindset- for example: analyze data and glean insight with respect to root cause

• Strong Proficiency- HRIS systems, MS office

• CHRP designation or in progress an asset

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program offers a total approach to well-being!Our amazing benefits and programs include, but are not Limited to:

• **Excellent healthcare options:**Medical, vision, prescription & amp; dental.

• Family Focus & Time off: Parental leave, paid time-off, and Employee Assistance Program

• Financial Security: Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan - Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP), Tax-Free Savings Account **(**TFSA), and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)

• Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career

• Employee Recognition Programs: We regularly celebrate and recognize when employees go above and beyond

• Apprenticeship Program for Skilled Trades: Designed to develop your technical skills and knowledge in skilled trades

• LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle

• Be Well Be You: Our comprehensive benefits, resources, and programs platform to help you and your family be well, wherever you are in life (Emotional, Physical, Financial,and Social)

• Pet Care options: Insurance plan, prescription discount program, and pet care for your furry friends

• Perks & Savings Program: access to thousands of gift cards, in-store and online discounts, as well as cashback offers.

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants upon their request. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Job Reference: CAN01568