Human Resources Business Partner

Metro Supply Chain Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain solutions company in Calgary is looking for an experienced HR professional. This role includes providing HR consultation, ensuring compliance with legislation, and fostering a positive work culture. The ideal candidate will have 4-7 years of HR experience and a strong understanding of employment standards. The company offers competitive benefits and encourages a diverse workplace.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Retirement Savings Program

Employee Appreciation Day

Company-sponsored social events

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Understanding of Employment Standards and legislation.
• Excellent PC skills, including advanced Word skills.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Extremely organized with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in employee relations and performance management.
• Administers employee records and HR systems.
• Ensures compliance with provincial employment legislation.
• Fosters a positive work culture and employee engagement.
• Implements strategies for inclusive recruitment.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Legislation compliance

Recruitment strategies

Interpersonal skills

Education

Post secondary education in Human Resources

CPHR Designation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

JOin our team

Metro Supply Chain is a strategic supply chain solutions partner to some of the world’s fastest growing and most reputable organizations. For 50 years, it has excelled at tailoring integrated, data-driven solutions, fueled by advanced systems and technology, that fulfill complex and challenging distribution needs. Managing 19 million square feet operating out of more than 175 sites across North America and Europe with a team of 9,000, it is one of Canada’s largest privately owned supply chain solutions companies. Metro Supply Chain is a 2024 winner of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies program, recognized for its strategic expertise, culture of innovation and commitment to its people and local communities.

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, this position is responsible for providing Human Resources consultation to provincially regulated client groups in the functional areas of Employee Relations/Engagement, Compliance, Recruitment and Selection, Health and Safety, Performance Management, and Culture Building. This position is also responsible for the communication and consistent application of company policy and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Legal compliance and ethical standards:

• Provides leadership and consultation to Management in the areas of employee relations, performance management, salary and performance review, corrective action and documentation, coaching and development, and policy/legislation awareness.
• Actively participates in the department’s strategic plan by providing input and consultation on HR issues.

HR & Health and Safety Information Management:

• Ensures effective and efficient administration in the areas of employee records and HRIS; WSIB, WCB and CSST claims management; compensation, and other employment programs.

Change Management:

• Provides consultative support as it applies to performance management and corrective action.
• Advises on legislative changes and/or trends in HR; ensures on-going legal compliance with all relevant provincial employment legislation and HR policy; and ensures consistent and fair policy and practice application.
• Implementation of policy changes.
• Provides guidance and supports acquisition activity related to the integration of employees, HR systems, andHR processes.

Fostering a positive work culture:

• Ensures the maintenance of a positive employee relations climate by assisting in development of policies and programs to improve employee satisfaction; support the implementation of activities to assess climate/culture; the promotion of inclusive communication practices; and the resolution of employee issues through the effective use of open door, and investigation and counselling techniques.
• Promote the Our Way culture by attending start-up meetings, General Meetings and culture related activities as required.

Employee Relations & Engagement:

• Promotes the participation in the EOS and ensure sites create action plans around results.
• Ensures the implementation of the recognition and reward initiatives to improve employee engagement.
• Provide administrative support for salary adjustments, promotions, transfer, leave of absences and terminations.

Recruitment & Selection:

• In collaboration with the Recruitment team implements strategies for recruitment that are inclusive.
• Provides support in sourcing and screening of candidates, conducts interviews, checks references, completes background checks, and prepares offer letters for successful candidates.
• Provides response to HR questions.

EXPERIENCE

• 4 – 7 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Understanding of Employment Standards and legislation.
• Excellent PC skills, including Microsoft office suite; advanced Word skills required.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Extremely organized, strong attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize.
• Experience working in a professional and confidential capacity.
• Payroll and benefits experience an asset.

EDUCATION

• Post secondary education/certification in Human Resources preferred.
• CPHR Designation considered an asset.

Why Join Us

• Work in an environment where safety is our first priority
• The opportunity to build a career with a growing company
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Life and disability insurance
• Wellness programs to support your family’s well-being
• A Retirement Savings Program with a company match
• Company team wear allowance
• Employee Appreciation Day
• Company sponsored social events
• Community volunteering

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse workplace where people feel included and valued. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Should you require accommodation for a special ability or need during the recruitment process, please reach out to a member of our Human Resources Team.