HR Business Partner; Temporary

Description

Why Work for Park Lawn?

* This position is a temporary assignment with an expected duration of approximately 14 to 18 months. *

Service

• At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the profession, and the individual.
• Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession.

Benefits

• Financial assistance programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects.
• Robust Health and Welfare Plans, and savings account options, designed to support your personal needs, enhance well-being and help navigate life’s challenges.
• Rich 401k and Roth Retirement Plan options available for both Full Time and Part Time employees along with a Company Match.
• Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team.
• Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need.

Culture

• We value honesty, courage, integrity, ethical behavior and the development of personal growth.
• We are rooted in the communities to provide a personal touch to every family we serve.
• We believe in the value of funeral and cemetery service, drawing on decades of experience to create the best experience for our families.

Summary/Objective

This position is responsible for managing a range of activities related to employee/labor relations and staffing functions for the company’s Canadian operations.

Essential Functions

• Partners with business leaders to support Park Lawn’s local, regional, and corporate objectives including, but not limited to employee relations, diversity, workforce planning, organizational development, performance management, staffing, employment practices, rewards and recognition, payroll, benefits, and succession planning.
• Responsible for all aspects of employee relations in assigned area of responsibility, including consultation, conflict resolution, coaching, disciplinary actions, appeals and working closely with management to resolve issues.
• Conducts internal investigations, document findings/recommendations in accordance with established policy and recommend resolutions to management.
• Represents organization in contract negotiations, meetings, and negotiations with employee and labor organizations.
• Collaborates with legal counsel and other departments in the preparation for labor negotiations and other employment related legal matters and responses.
• Assists management team with the execution of counseling and progressive discipline on performance/attendance issues.
• Develops and delivers employment related training as needed.
• Oversees payroll process for area of responsibility.
• Creates and maintains strong, positive relationship with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Works as a liaison for communication across all locations and keep the team in the loop on the implementation of HR strategies, programs, practices and issues.
• Works as a thought leader who challenges the status quo while providing strategic and tactical HR counsel to leadership.
• Manages, coordinates, and oversees all aspect of Human Resources procedures in compliance with Federal, Provincial and Local employment and related HR laws in areas such as AODA, ESA and Employment Legislation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Communication Proficiency.
• Business Acumen.
• Ethical Practice.
• Teamwork Orientation.
• Detail Orientation.
• Cultural Awareness.
• Relationship Management.
• Human Resource Expertise.
• Time Management.

Required Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure

• Post-Secondary education in human resource management or related field or equivalent level of experience, training, and education.
• Minimum five years of HR experience including extensive knowledge on employee relations preferred.
• Payroll and compensation experience
• Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) or other HR designation preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Able to read, write and speak English fluently. Bilingual is a plus.
• Knowledge of immigration laws and processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office…