We have an exciting opportunity for an HR Advisor to join our team for a 18-month contract. This role can be based at our Vancouver or Nanaimo corporate office.
What You'll Do: As an HR Advisor at Western Forest Products (WFP), you’ll have the opportunity to deliver a full suite of HR services, acting as the primary point of contact for employees and leaders within our Corporate functions. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Talent and Rewards, you will serve as an advisor to the business, leveraging your strong initiative and execution skills. Success in this role will be driven through a collaborative partnership with leadership, the HR corporate team, and a solution-oriented approach.
Who You Are: You come with 5 years’ experience in HR with a post-secondary degree in HR or equivalent. You are the right person for this role if you are eager to continue learning and growing, not afraid to challenge the status quo, relationship-focused, adaptable, flexible to change, and operationally minded in your HR practice. Background in Forestry or Manufacturing industries is a plus!
What We Offer:
- Salary range of $72,000 - $88,000 based on skill level, qualifications, and experience
- Annual incentive plan
- Pension plan contributions - WFP contributes 7% towards a pension plan, no matching required
- Extended health and dental benefits – WFP pays for 100% of the employee monthly premiums
- Generous vacation policy
- Employee family assistance program
- Financial support for learning and development opportunities
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work closely with operational leadership in executing HR initiatives to align with corporate and business unit goals and ensure a productive and engaged workforce;
- Provide day to day advice, counsel and guidance to operational leadership on all matters of disciplinary and operational issues to ensure fair, consistent and legally defensible treatment of employees;
- Understand the WFP business, both strategically and operationally, as well as the relevant business drivers and associated HR requirements for the execution of programs and management of talent – this may include, but is not limited to:
- Performance management;
- Employee relations;
- Succession planning;
- Recruitment;
- Onboarding and off-boarding;
- Policy development & application; and
- Learning, training, and development.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with the human resources, learning and development, talent acquisition and talent management teams;
- Coach and advise operational leadership and employees on HR related topics as required, including education on corporate policies for increasing overall organizational capabilities and individual performance;
- Recommend best practices, review policies and practices to maintain compliance, monitor regulatory changes and adopt all updates, and make recommendations for improvement;
- Plan and direct employee engagement events to promote a high-performing, inclusive, and mission-driven culture;
- Support various onboarding and off-boarding tasks in coordination with HR Coordinator;
- Participate in developing and streamlining policy and procedures;
- Keep apprised of industry trends and legislation changes; and
- Perform other related duties as required or requested.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- Post-secondary degree in human resources or equivalent in relevant business discipline;
- CPHR designation and/or actively pursuing designation preferred;
- 5+ years’ progressive HR experience;
- Experience working in Forestry, Manufacturing or another related industry would be considered an asset.
Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies
- Willing to travel regularly to support an HR presence building relationships with assigned client groups and employees;
- Apply discretion to interactions with employees on sensitive issues; show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educate others on the value of diversity;
- Strong working knowledge of talent management, succession management, performance management as well as compensation and benefits;
- Strong knowledge of BC employment laws and standards;
- An employee advocate with a drive to see employees succeed, who values and contributes to a collaborative and team-oriented culture;
- Sound analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills with an ability to understand broad Human Resource issues and resolve situations in a diplomatic manner;
- Results orientated;
- Highly organized with the ability to multi-task;
- Embraces culture of continuous improvement by demonstrating receptivity and embracing value of feedback from the HR team, operations, and leadership;
- Demonstrated interpersonal, facilitation, presentation, and communication skills to effectively deal with multiple stakeholders.