Human Resources Generalist, Kitchener

Voyago, Transdev Ontario, is hiring a Human Resources Generalist, to fill an existing opening based in our Kitchener, Ontario office with additional coverage in other locations.

Your Role

Reporting to the HR Business Partner, the Human Resources Generalist is responsible for coordinating and administering all Human Resources functions for assigned Business Units. The HR Generalist will provide a partnership with the operations to assist with all human resources responsibilities, including but not limited to, employee and labour relations, leadership support, HR programs and procedures and advisement to leadership on employee matters.

Primary Responsibilities

Employee Relations:

• Investigate employee complaints and work through to resolution
• Provide a dedicated and effective HR advisory service to employees and leaders that covers absence and health issues, conduct and capability, disputes, and all other employee-relations matters
• Maintain compliance records and follow up on leave of absences
• Advise the Operations team on HR practices and policy interpretation
• Assist the Operations team with disciplinary matters and corrective action
• Assist the HR Business Partner with all internal and external HR-related matters
• Recommend and develop employee relations practices to foster a strong employee experience

Compliance:

• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of current legislation relating to employment law, WSIB, Labour Relations Act, Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable employment laws and requirements

Administration:

• Administer any employee requests for verification letters
• Assists with internal employee changes, drafting applicable paperwork and obtaining appropriate approval from leadership
• Provide consistent attention to the maintenance of recurring reports
• Assist the HR Business Partner with facilitating pay increases
• Assist with CBA interpretation, union leaves and grievance tracking, seniority lists, and arbitration preparation
• Note take at Labour Management Meetings, Investigations, and any other formal meetings
• Assists in the communication and interpretation of updated legislative requirements related to the Global Policy and Procedures 
• Supports Operations with the annual review of Divisional Specific Policies and Procedures.
• Create customized reports to support the HR Business Partner and Operational Leaders make certain decisions

Special Projects:

• Re-engineer processes to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Complete various special projects as requested by the HR Business Partner

The salary range for this role is $55,000 to $60,000 based on expereince and certifications.

Your Profile

• You bring a College or University education with a degree or certificate in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• Your CHRP certification (or in progress) is preferred
• You can provide a Clean Criminal Record Search
• You have a full G drivers licence with a clean drivers abstract
• You posses a strong professional presence, with proven planning and organization skills
• Your ability to interact with all levels of the organization with consultative, partnering, facilitating, and influencing/negotiating skills is required
• You bring experience providing support to key stakeholders with unionized contracts
• You bring experience with conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, and workplace investigations.
• You bring a demonstrated commitment to strong integrity with ability to maintain confidentiality and ability to manage sensitive information
• You are highly motivated and a self-starter with ability to manage multiple priorities
• You are completely proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other common applications, *experience working with Power Bi would be an asset
• ·Your experience with ADP Workforce Now is an asset
• You have a keen knowledge of current legislation relating to employment standards to the capacity of providing counsel including but not exclusive of: Occupational Health & Safety Act, Workers' Compensation Act, Labour Relations Act, Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, etc.
• You have the ability to travel to other locations as needed to provide support

The Perks

• We offer comprehensive benefits packages for full-time employees with an Employee Assistance Program, a great company perks program and an Employee Referral Bonus for all staff
• We are an Award Winning company
• As a subsidiary of Transdev, we provide opportunities for a rewarding career with a growing, global transportation provider
• We focus on innovation and sustainable environmental initiatives

• We support the development, work-life balance and well-being of our employees
• We build a supportive corporate culture that encourages diversity and enables our people to flourish.
• We enable our employees to have a positive social impact by deploying sustainable mobility solutions
• We offer our employees opportunities to build their own experience within a local, global Group

If you are a dynamic, results-driven individual we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Voyago, Transdev Ontario, is committed to provide accommodation for individuals with disabilities throughout the recru1itment process. Accommodations are available upon request of the internal or external applicant. If you require an accommodation due to a disability for an interview, please notify Human Resources directly to make appropriate arrangements when contacted for an interview.

Voyago Transdev’s Applicant Tracking System uses AI-assisted tools during the initial application and early screening stage.

We thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.