HR Manager

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Chalk River; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in nuclear science seeks a Human Resources Manager to support HR functions across the employee life cycle. The role involves workforce planning, recruitment, talent management, and employee relations. Ideal candidates will have extensive HR experience, leadership skills, and a strong understanding of HR policies. The position offers a remote work opportunity with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Paid time off

Benefits effective day one

Tuition support

Pension

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related HR work experience or equivalent education.
• Minimum 3 years managing HR Business Partners and HR Generalists.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Business Partners in decision making and execution of employee life cycle.
• Provide strategic workforce planning support and conduct interviews.
• Facilitate talent reviews and succession planning.

Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Communication

Relationship Management

Education

Degree or diploma in Human Resources

HR certification

Job description

Are you looking for a role that will have you supporting a client group here at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories as a Human Resources Manager? Can you see yourself advising your client group on all Human Resources-related functions within the employee life cycle, including workforce planning, recruitment & selection, total rewards, talent management, succession planning, performance management, employee and labour relations and retention? If you can apply today!

What will you be doing!

• HR Management Support & Management
  • Coaching, educating, supporting, and guiding the HR Business Partners on their day-to-day decision making and implementing and executing all areas of the employee life cycle.
  • Overseeing Human Resources for all areas in the employee life cycle for the client groups assigned and ensuring that all are in accordance with human resources policies and compliance with Federal employment and labour laws, acceptable practices and regulations.
  • Working alongside the other managers within HR to plan and roll out any programs or company initiatives as required.
  • Working alongside the Subject Matter Expert Managers in HR to problem solve and recommend solutions to various complex issues brought forward.
• Workforce Planning & Recruitment & Selection
  • Providing strategic workforce planning support.
  • Working with the business line, Project Management Office, and finance team to understand the line's needs and with the Talent team to strategize the recruitment methods needed to be successful.
  • Interviewing alongside hiring managers, as required.
• Talent Management
  • Talent Profile: Understanding the talent profile of the business line you support and how that integrates into the larger CNL talent pool.
  • Performance Management: Working with the leaders to cascade corporate objectives to the mission and lines to create clear connections at every level, supporting directors and others with performance management by providing counsel, feedback, and advice.
  • Talent Reviews: Facilitating talent reviews with the missions and lines. Alongside the mission, create an action plan and follow up with leaders on progress.
  • Succession Planning: Facilitating sessions and understanding the mission's outcomes and action plans.
    • Coordinating with other HR leaders to understand how their mission fits into the larger CNL picture.
• Labour Relations & Employee Relations
  • Providing human resources policy information and interpretations to collective agreements/, legislation, and company policies & procedures.
  • Working closely with the HRBP and applicable business lines to review Organizational Change Controls that may result in promotions, demotions, transfers, relocations, retirements, and terminations in a professional manner, ensuring a balance between organizational and employee needs.
  • Being the escalated point of contact for cases that HRBP’s have involving managers and employees in effective situation/conflict management.
  • Reviewing regularly the grievances within the business lines assigned to ensure progression and timeliness and give counsel to HRBP’s handling the grievances.
• Data Analytics & Administration
  • Working with the other managers within HR to analyze the HR dashboards to make data-driven decisions and recommendations to the business line .
  • Participating in internal or external audits, including auditing regularly, to ensure the accuracy of information in the HR system.
  • Navigating through the HR system effectively to provide timely support to Directors and above, or other areas of HR when facts need to be established
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
  

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Degree or diploma from a college or university program in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • An HR certification is an asset.
  • A CHRP or CHRL Designation would be an asset.
• Experience
  • 10+ years of related Human Resources work experience or the equivalent in education and experience.
  • At minimum 3 years’ experience managing HR Business Partners and HR Generalists.
  • Experienced level knowledge across human resources management disciplines, including but not limited to employee relations, talent management, performance management, organizational development, succession planning, total rewards, HR systems and recruitment.
  • Experience in a fast-paced changing environment, managing conflicting priorities .
  • Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Superior problem-solving skills, ability to demonstrate agility in quickly creating valuable solutions to complex issues.
  • Versatility in understanding all areas of HR, the employee life cycle, and best practices.
  • Demonstrated team leadership skills where success was achieved through influence techniques and the capability to ‘influence without authority’.
  • Strong business acumen, understanding of the business, and ability to articulate the business vision to align with the employee life cycle.
  • Ability to mediate and resolve conflicts and provide rational and objective resolutions.
  • Forward thinker with the ability to anticipate and provide proactive insights and solutions.
  • Advanced relationship management abilities with the ability to develop and maintain relationships with individuals at all position levels.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
  • Outstanding organizational skills and oral and written communication capabilities, including advanced facilitation skills.
  • Ability to establish priorities, define action plans, and monitor performance.
  • Highly self-motivated and a team player.
  • Comfortable performing duties based on broad general direction and minimal oversight, and willing to work cooperatively with others.
  • Strong organizational and advisory skills.
  • Strong working knowledge of the Canada Labour Code and other regulatory legislation
  • Familiarity with highly unionized environments and the ability to read and interpret collective agreements.
  • Strong Knowledge of HRMS transactions and administration, and how they impact various systems.
  • Ability to develop a working knowledge of CNL's Human Resources policies and procedures, collective agreements and legislation (i.e. Pay Equity, etc.).
  • Ability to manage and lead projects, including setting up project plans, implementing change management plans and managing resources for project completion.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”

Why CNL?

Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

We offer a complete total rewards package :

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
• Benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
• Tuition support
• and a pension!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.
  

Location:

CNL works with employees across Canada to enable a remote workforce where possible. Our work-from-home employees are provided with the equipment required to be successful: laptop, monitor, external keyboard and mouse, etc. Of course, we always love a visit to the site when possible!

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders, and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Please read here for more on our DE&I Commitment.

CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects, including accommodations for all employees.

CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.

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