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HR Generalist - Ottawa/Montreal/Gatineau

BluMetric Environmental Inc. - 11 Jobs
Ottawa, ON
Full-time
Experienced
Posted 14 days ago
Salary:

The Opportunity:

BluMetric is seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and dynamic HR Generalist. The purpose of the HR Generalists' daily tasks are related to the analysis, execution, and support of the Human Resources department whilst maintaining the utmost confidentiality in dealing with employee records and business information. Key areas of responsibility include managing the performance management cycle, benefits administration, pay review administration, policy formation and interpretation, training, and compliance with various federal and provincial regulations and reporting. This role is also knowledgeable in general HR practices, system policies and procedures, and customer service acumen.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the development, reporting, and review of metrics to drive performance, identify trends, and develop/implement process improvements, escalating issues and proposing solutions as appropriate.
  • Ensure all company, provincial, local, and other applicable compliance requirements (AODA, Equity) are met.
  • Creating new, and updating and reviewing existing, company policies and procedures.
  • Assist with the annual salary administration process, providing input into compensation, recognition, transfer, and promotion against salary band and internal peer comparisons.
  • Manage benefits administration to ensure accurate, updated, and compliant information.
  • Participate in the development and delivery of training for internal staff, specialist groups, or others as needed. Maintain training and certification records for employees.
  • Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations to ensure compliance.
  • Assisting Manager Human Resources with employee relations inquiries, complaints, disputes, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Work with supervisors and managers during the termination process to exit the employee properly, ensure all necessary paperwork is completed and issued at termination; and conduct exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.
  • Support the Manager, HR as a project coordinator to organize and facilitate ongoing development, evaluation/testing, and maintenance of processes and documentation (e.g., HR scripts, Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions.
  • Continually drive documentation to ensure complete, accurate, and up-to-date depiction of processes.
  • Handle escalated and/or sensitive requests and issues related to HR services where needed.
  • Escalate particularly specialized, difficult, or sensitive matters to the appropriate HR resource and ensure that files are updated and maintained accordingly.
  • Provide excellent service to ensure activities provide the intended experience for our operational business partners efficiently and effectively.
  • Perform audits and validations of HR transactions as required to support internal/external audits.
  • Assist the Manager, HR with the execution of the compliance programs, internal audits, external audits, and government audits as needed.
  • Examine and verify any data related to HR for accuracy and consistency.
  • Responsible for assisting Manager HR with HR projects and initiatives for overall company growth.
  • Provide backup within the HR group as required and perform transactions when necessary.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Education, and Skills:

  • A minimum of five (5) – seven (7) years of related experience, including professional-level experience in all areas of Human Resources working in a similar position.
  • Degree or diploma in Business with Human Resources coursework or equivalent; Certified Human Resources Professional designation or equivalent preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to identify and implement effective solutions within established policies and identify and recommend potential policy amendments.
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft tools specifically advanced Excel proficiency with the ability to create reports to contribute to informed decision-making.
  • Previous experience working on FCP (Federal Contractors Program) and Pay Equity Plans is an asset.
  • A sound knowledge of general human resources principles and practices.
  • Excellent communication skills are required, including the ability to listen, understand, write clearly and concisely, and demonstrate effective verbal delivery.
  • Experience with an HRIS system (BambooHR and CRM preferred).
  • Experience in developing learning material for adult learners with the ability to present virtual learning material to employees with confidence and clarity is required.
  • Exceptional relationship-building skills, including the ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational skills: ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
  • Ability to work independently, with minimum supervision; and also, as part of a dynamic work team.
  • Must have a demonstrated strong customer service orientation to provide exceptional service and continuous improvement in meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
  • Bilingualism in French and English is an asset.

About BluMetric Environmental Inc.

BluMetric Environmental Inc. is a publicly traded environmental consulting and engineering company with expertise across professional and trade disciplines and technologies that allow for the design, fabrication and delivery of sustainable solutions to environmental and water challenges. BluMetric has more than 170 employees operating in ten offices and over 40 years of expertise. Headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, BluMetric's team of industry experts serves Commercial and Industrial, Military, Mining and Government clients in Canada and the United States.

BluMetric is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations due to a disability are available upon request. BluMetric is an equal opportunity employer, and we thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.