Human Resources Advisor

Desjardins Group; Quebec; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness

Job summary

Desjardins Group is seeking an HR advisor to support caisse managers in developing, improving, and implementing human resources solutions, practices, programs, policies, and tools. You will advise on HR initiatives, collaborate on the action plan, and support workforce planning and organizational development.

The role includes assisting with hiring non-management staff, ensuring pay and policy compliance, and applying labour laws and collective agreements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience.
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers in developing, improving and implementing HR programs and practices.
• Collaborate in creating strategies and developing the HR action plan.
• Advise the Management Committee with respect to HR development initiatives and workforce planning.
• Support managers in dealing with difficult situations (absenteeism, performance assessment, work environment).
• Assist with organizational development at the caisse (change management, mobilization, recruitment, orientation and integration).
• Participate in hiring non-management caisse staff by helping managers analyze applications and interview decisions.
• Carry out pay integration according to prescribed rules and implement compensation systems.
• Ensure proper application of laws, standards, codes of conduct, and HR policies and practices.
• Make minor adjustments to HR tools to meet needs and facilitate implementation.

Skills

Action oriented

Business insight

Customer Focus

Differences

Interpersonal Savvy

Nimble learning

Knowledge of change management

Knowledge of human resources programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

The incumbent supports and advises caisse managers in developing, improving and implementing human resources solutions, practices, programs, policies and tools. More specifically, you will be required to: Advise managers in developing, improving and implementing various human resources programs and practices. Collaborate in creating strategies and developing the human resources action plan. Advise the Management Committee with respect to various human resources development initiatives (e.g. work-life balance, health and wellness, workforce planning), raise issues and make recommendations. Support managers in dealing with difficult situations (e.g. absenteeism, performance assessment, work environment). Assist with organizational development at the caisse (e.g. change management, mobilization, recruitment, orientation and integration). Participate in the hiring of non-management caisse staff by helping managers analyze applications and conduct interviews and by advising them in their decision-making. Carry out pay integration according to prescribed rules, ensure proper application of the guide to working conditions and/or collective agreement and implement compensation systems and programs. Ensure the proper application of laws, standards, codes of conduct, and human resources policies and practices (e.g. health, security, charters). Ensure the resulting administrative follow-up and recommend necessary improvements. If necessary, make minor adjustments to certain human resources tools to ensure they meet the actual needs of the caisse and to facilitate their implementation (e.g. skills development plan, training programs).

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

Knowledge

• Knowledge of French is required
• Knowledge of change management approaches
• Knowledge of external environment
• Understanding of the philosophy and fundamentals of financial services cooperatives
• Knowledge of policies, legislation, standards and ethics governing the operations of the caisse and its centres
• Knowledge of motivational management practices
• Knowledge of human resources management programs
• Knowledge of human resources and labour law specializations
• Knowledge of service standards
• Knowledge of the democratic structure of the caisses and the Desjardins network

Attributes

• Action oriented
• Business insight
• Customer Focus
• Differences
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Nimble learning

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve. If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America. We're the choice for over 52,000 employees and we're named one of Canada's top employers by Mediacorp and Forbes. We offer a full range of financial products and services and share our expertise in personal services, business services, wealth management, life and health insurance, and property and casualty insurance. Pursuing a career at Desjardins means being part of an organization that puts people first.