Employee Relations Specialist

Kiewit; Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive HR professional to join their team in Calgary. This role focuses on employee relations, supporting managers, and ensuring compliance with Canadian regulations. The ideal candidate will have over four years of experience in employee relations, a Bachelor's degree, and strong communication skills. You will work in a collaborative environment that values diversity and offers extensive opportunities for professional growth. Join a company committed to making a positive impact on communities through its projects and initiatives. If you are passionate about HR and want to contribute to a dynamic team, this position is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Top-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Voluntary Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plans with Matching

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 4+ years in Employee Relations with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Advise HR managers on employee relations matters and resolve issues.
• Conduct investigations into employment-related complaints.

Skills

Employee Relations

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Requisition ID: 176024

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: DHO HR Operations

Department: Human Resources

Market: Corporate Home Office

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

District Overview

HR Operations is an integral partner and service provider at Kiewit. In recent years, we have gone from decentralized HR groups to a unified, shared service team, with various HR Centers of Excellence. Our vision is to be a best-in-class international HR organization.

Location

We are looking to fill this position at one of our offices in Calgary, Toronto (Oakville) or Vancouver.

Responsibilities

• Advise, guide, and support HR Managers, Corporate HR, and legal departments on employee relations matters.
• Document, investigate, and resolve employee-related issues and concerns effectively.
• Conduct investigations into employment-related complaints and potential violations, including interviewing involved parties to gather information and corroborate accounts.
• Consult and interpret policies, ensuring their dissemination, interpretation, and application.
• Lead and engage in Human Rights initiatives, including outreach to potential applicants and organizations.
• Collaborate with projects to ensure compliance with Canadian regulations.
• Handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Develop effective relationships across the organization to foster good employee relations.
• Promote employee engagement through various activities and programs.
• Attend meetings and seminars to stay updated on employee compliance and related laws; monitor trends and provide appropriate advice to the organization.

Qualifications

• Over 4+ years of experience in Employee Relations.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in researching, analyzing, interpreting, and applying complex policies and procedures, including employment standards and regulations.
• Proven ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment, while handling challenging situations and meeting deadlines.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%, sometimes on short notice.
• Proficiency in maintaining complex databases and using technology to create efficiencies; advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Cultural competency to work effectively within a diverse team.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions, including safety protocols.
• Availability to work standard hours (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) at the designated location.
• Effective communication with all levels of management while handling a diversified workload.
• Ability to present effectively to groups.
• Regular, reliable attendance and ability to perform physical tasks such as sitting, bending, standing, stooping, walking, talking, and listening.
• Bilingual in English and French is preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

Base Compensation: 76,000 - 85,500
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our full-time 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.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.