HR Generalist

Ultra Electronics Group; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Ultra Maritime as an HR Generalist, contributing to cutting-edge technology in naval solutions. You will provide support within a talented HR team, handling comprehensive HR processes, onboarding, benefits management, and recruitment. The role requires strong organizational skills and a proactive approach in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package including health and dental

Employee education assistance

RRSP and profit-sharing options

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years relevant HR experience preferred in manufacturing or technical environment.
• Experience in a unionized environment preferred.
• Strong IT skills with training provided on HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Generate HR reports and perform deep dive analysis.
• Administer benefits programs and maintain HR onboarding processes.
• Support recruitment and manage leave of absence processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent organizational skills

Team working skills

Proactive approach

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor Degree or equivalent in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

We are currently seeking to recruit a highly motivated and capable individual to work as part of our HR team, within in Dartmouth, NS office location. As part of our team, you will support and partner with leaders and teams within our business who work on cutting edge technologies to deliver best in class results.


The HR Generalist will report to the Director, Human Resources and will work as part of the Human Resources Team to provide support and comprehensive HR support across the business, ensuring HR core admin & transactional processes are delivered effectively and in a timely manner.

The job holder will be expected to be an excellent team player, who is able to collaborate with the broader UM team on projects and programs, while also being able to work independently on specific tasks when required.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Generate reports as requested from myHR and/or IFS including preparation of monthly reports & reports as needed, tracking and reporting through myHR as well as within HR files, utilizes information from myHR to do deep dive analysis

• Manage and process relevant to IFS (ERP) and myHR (Wokday) inbox tasks and assist managers and employees with self-service actions in myHR.

• Administers and oversees benefits and health and wellness programs.

• Long Service Award program management/facilitation. Maintain the program on an annual basis and assist with the logistics of the program on an ongoing monthly basis, as necessary.

• Assists Director HR with labour management and labour relations tasks as necessary.

• Local policy review and updating - as deemed relevant and applicable by Director, HR and Business Leads.

• Maintain and conduct HR onboarding processes and relevant documents.

• Maintain office environment in a tidy manner, in compliance with HSE & 5s requirements.

• Run monthly attendance reports

• myHR auditing and data checks – run data checks on a routine basis to ensure system information is accurate (i.e. reporting lines, position titles, change requests are processed accurately, etc.)

• Support the HR team with global and internal processes, as required (i.e. performance review processes, annual salary review, objective setting, etc.).

• Conduct required leaver actions, including leaver meetings and exit interview completion and data input – reporting on exit interview data as required.

• Drafting of training agreements and related correspondence.

• Project work as requested by Director, HR

• Leave of Absence/Maternity/Paternity processing as applicable - Updating & maintenance of Leave Tracker.

• STD/LTD management and record keeping as applicable – Updating & maintenance of Leave Tracker.

• Assist with recruitment process

• Assist with the Co-op recruitment process.

• Handle general HR related enquiries (i.e., benefits questions, payroll questions, policy interpretation, etc.)

• Provide an effective HR partnering service to employees and managers taking a customer service approach

• Deliver employee relations support as directed by Director, HR

• Provide appropriate HR cover at the Dartmouth sites as necessary

• Other duties as required

Role requirements

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 2-4 years relevant HR experience; preferably in a manufacturing or technical environment

• Strong IT skills (training will be provided on all our HR systems)

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

• Experience working in a unionized environment preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Attention to detail and the ability to process large amounts of information quickly

• Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks

• CPHR or working towards is an asset but not required

• Have the ability to make connections and build relationships

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to prioritize changing deadlines and to manage daily tasks

• Good team working skills

• Confident when working under pressure

• Proactive approach

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Typically a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a related field and 2+ years related experience

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries

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We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Reasonable accommodation statement: If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [e-mail]

Company: Ultra Maritime