Corporate Human Resources & Labour Relations Advisor at Modern Machinery Co., Inc.

What you will do:

• Provides strategic human resources and labour relations assistance in real time;
• Provides clear collective agreement interpretation and guidance to operations supervisors;
• Assists in preparing investigations and providing recommended corrective action plans;
• Assists with the recruitment strategy and participates in interviews when required;
• Reviews disability management claims and partners with department supervisors and managers to develop functional return to work/graduated return to work strategies;
• Functions as first point of contact with local union representatives;
• Collaborates with union representatives and managers in developing labour relations solutions;
• Reviews step 1 grievances with department manager and advises on appropriate strategy;
• Fosters trust and open communication with union representatives and delivers immediate as well as long term solutions;
• Engages with supervisors and managers and tailors HR/LR solutions needed of each department;
• Instills trust and respect with employees company wide;
• Maintains department document control; and
• Additional duties may be assigned.

What you will bring:

• One (1) to three (3) years experience or equivalent of working in a human resources and labour relations capacity in a multi-unionized environment; 
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or a related program;
• Master of Industrial Relations degree is preferred;
• Experience in working in an industrial environment is an asset; 
• Strong foundation of Canadian provincial and federal employment legislation;
• Strong foundation of Canadian human rights legislation and accommodation requirements;
• Working knowledge in the preparation and involvement in interest arbitration, as well as rights based arbitration;
• Ability to manage competing priorities of multiple groups, while delivering comprehensive and time sensitive solutions;
• Ability to communicate expectations and requirements in a clear and respectful manner; and
• Strong written and presentation skills both electronically and verbal.

Additional information:

This role supports a 24/7 operation and requires the flexibility on an as and needed basis to work non-standard hours, including weekends, to meet the needs of our shift-based teams.

All new hires are required to undergo reference and criminal record checks and complete an online personnel questionnaire/ For applicable positions, additional checks - either a credit check or a physical & medical evaluations with drug screening - will also be required. 

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