Bilingual HR Advisor - Employee Relations & Training

Jobtailor; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking an experienced HR partner/advisor to collaborate with franchisees and store managers on employee relations, performance management and engagement. You will conduct investigations, support CNESST claims, and training on industry best practices, while ensuring compliance with provincial employment laws and health & safety matters.

Travel may be required to support business needs across locations.

Qualifications

• Bilingualism English and French is required (expert level, conversational French skills)
• Post Secondary education in Human Resources or related discipline; or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a HR partner/advisor role
• Skilled in developing positive working relationships with business leaders
• 3+ years experience coaching and advising managers
• Excellent attention to detail with written work
• Proven ability to effectively communicate in a positive way with internal business units
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate provincial employment law, policies and regulations
• Relevant experience in conducting ER investigations, including Harassment investigations and supporting MOL & Human Rights claims
• The successful candidate must be able and willing to travel as required to support business needs.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Franchisees and Store Manager on employee relations matters including performance management, compensation, employee engagement and employee relations
• Execute business unit visits (changeover and engagement) working collaboratively with business unit to assess engagement and advise on HR Best Practices
• Conduct discrimination and harassment investigations, providing recommendations and documentation to the business unit
• Partner with the Manager/Owner on CNESST claims and any litigation and act as a trusted advisor on these matters
• Where required inform the business unit on labour and employee relations issues to mitigate risk
• Conduct HR leadership training for business unit on Giant Tiger Talent Development Programs
• Provide Best advice on Modified work, return to work process and health and safety matters
• Act as a conduit between the Manager/Owner and the Centres of Excellence to provide appropriate support
• Complete administrative activities for the business unit and reinforce the self-service model

Skills

Bilingual English & French

Employee relations

Performance management

Coaching managers

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Post Secondary education in Human Resources

Job description

Jobtailor in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking an experienced HR partner/advisor to collaborate with franchisees and store managers on employee relations, performance management and engagement. You will conduct investigations, support CNESST claims, and training on industry best practices, while ensuring compliance with provincial employment laws and health & safety matters.

Travel may be required to support business needs across locations.