Requisition ID: 173358
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Eastern Canada District
Department: Human Resources
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time Temporary
Position Overview
The Field HR Specialist is responsible for aligning HR strategies with the business objectives at a project location.This role will serve as a business partner to management and leadership teams on human resource related issues.The Field HR Specialist will assess and anticipate HR-related needs and will then partner and proactivelycommunicate with our HR support teams. Other responsibilities include project and district management,developing integrated solutions, maintaining an effective level of business literacy about the project's financialposition, its schedule of completion, key performance indicators, current objectives, its culture, and itscompetition. This individual will also work closely with our safety, payroll and financial services teams and willdemonstrate passion to meet and exceed construction HR needs and the driven challenges they represent.
District Overview
Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pitoperations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. They serve the construction andmining industries and operates in Eastern Canada.
Location
The field location for this role is Ottawa ON.
Responsibilities
- Human Resources Planning and Management
- Drive the development of HR related strategies and ensure implementation and execution.
- Maintain knowledge of progressive HR practices, trends, and data points to drive enhancements.
- Serve as a change agent by influencing key stakeholders in support of organizational effectiveness.
- Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR support teams to develop solutions, programs, andpolicies.
- Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation, including outreach, onsite compliance, etc.
- Workforce Planning and Talent Management
- Develop succession plans and skill gap analysis, ensuring that they are consistently reviewed and that effectiveactions are taken.
- Ensure coaching, feedback and performance systems are in place to maximize workforce productivity.
- Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increaseproductivity and retention.
- Work closely with Craft and Staff HR support teams to develop contract terms for new hires, as well as with HRBusiness Partner’s for internal transfers.
- Serve as point of contact for labor/union relations issues.
- Program Execution and Employee Support
- Serve as an Advisor to project leadership teams by providing insight, consultation, and support.
- Act as a liaison with HR support teams to ensure the delivery and exceed internal client needs.
- Provide feedback to influence the continuous improvement of HR services and processes.
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Qualifications
- This position requires an experienced HR Specialist who can strike a balance between systems, HR programexecution and process improvement. The role requires having relevant construction experience for largecommercial/industrial projects.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years' experience in Human Resources.
- Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and provincialemployment laws.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline.
- Ability to communicate and influence individuals and groups to gain buy-in and acceptance of new ideas andapproaches.
- Proven ability to take initiative and build strong and productive work relationships.
- Sound business acumen and analytical skills. #LI-GH
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.
