HR Specialist

InterContinental Hotels Group; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking an HR Manager to oversee key HR practices and ensure compliance with policies. The role involves managing HR metrics, supporting employee relations, and leading various HR initiatives. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and have at least 5 years of progressive HR experience, demonstrating strong project management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years progressive experience in HR or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in managing medium to large scale projects.
• Knowledge of HR policies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage key HR activities and programs.
• Serve as internal expert on HR initiatives.
• Communicate updates and metrics for assigned projects.

Skills

Client support

Customer relations

Project management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

Job description

This position is responsible for ensuring the correct management of HR platform and practices, including compliance with laws and implementation of IHG’s human resources policies and procedures. Incumbent creates and maintains key HR metrics and reports: Provides support with employee relations, compensation, benefit, training/development, diversity, performance management, and recognition and employee orientation.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage key activities and/or key programs within departments or area of specialization (i.e HR Client Support, ER/LR, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Compensation, Benefits, Employment Branding, etc).
• Serve as internal tactical expert and consultant on key HR initiatives.
• Communicate status updates, metrics, trends, and activities for assigned projects, programs or departmental initiatives.
• Manages daily tactical support activities for assigned specialization.
• Investigate new opportunities for creative and innovative HR programs.

Key Skills & Experiences

Education –

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field of work or an equivalent combination of education and work related experience.

Experience –

5 or more years progressive experience in HR or related field. Demonstrated experience in successfully owning or managing medium to large scale projects, programs or initiatives.

Technical Skills and Knowledge –

• Knowledge of Human Resources policies, practices, or requirements for assigned specialization.
• Demonstrated proficiency in client support, customer relations, or human resources.
• Demonstrated experience in organizing and executing projects from conception through implementation. Demonstrated understanding of project management tracking systems.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills for the purpose of providing information to clients, vendors, and HR staff