HR Business Partner, Full Time

Krahn Engineering, Abbotsford or Vancouver, BC

The Krahn Group of Companies is a full-service multi-discipline engineering firm specializing in commercial, industrial and residential development design. Over the past 30 years, we have established a reputation in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario for providing the most innovative, comprehensive and cost-effective solutions to clients.

This position plays a key role in supporting our personnel to achieve business goals and ensuring that our employees are priority. As a HR Business Partner, you will be accountable to fulfill a broad spectrum of day-to-day HR activities and provide consultation to the Management team. This role will report to the VP of Finance who is remote and requires a confident individual who is independent, focused and strategic.

The location for this role is Abbotsford or Vancouver, BC with a requirement to visit the other offices.

Responsibilities

• Complete and process documentation as they relate to activities within the employee lifecycle including recruitment, offboarding, leaves of absences, benefits and compensation changes, employee engagement activities and performance management.
• Guide and support the management team with implementing HR programs across the organization.
• Act as a resource to Managers on issues relating to policy interpretation, employee relations and all HR inquiries.
• Effectively communicate with employees within the organization providing advice, assistance and follow up on policies and programs.
• Gather, solicit and report on information to aid business decisions and process improvement.
• Manage the HRIS system, BambooHR procedures and provide ongoing reporting requirements.
• Assist employees with questions related to leaves of absence, benefits and general employee enquiries.
• Provides solutions and consultation on complex employee relations issues through effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal contacts as needed/required.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Partners closely with management and employees to advance work relations, increase morale, and enhance productivity and retention.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Preferred; Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
• CPHR designation would be considered an asset.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience as a HRBP or similar role
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, tight timelines, and multiple priorities, in a fast-moving, constantly changing environment.
• Strong aptitude for business acumen and applying this as it relates to all HR solutions.
• Independent and focused individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

In addition to rewarding job opportunities and continuous growth, we offer an attractive employee package including:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Beneficial tax savings through our company savings program
• Professional development opportunities
• Mentorship program
• Work life balance
• Employee referral program
• Employee life event policy
• Monthly social events
• Sick time
• Banked Overtime

Additional Information

Please send a cover letter with your resume outlining your salary expectations. We appreciate your efforts to apply for this role and thank you for your interest. However, only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.