Human Resources Specialist

Nexans; Centre Wellington; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexans Canada is seeking an HR Specialist to support site-level human resources under the Site HR Manager. You will handle HR inquiries, manage HR KPIs, and maintain data accuracy across benefits, compensation, and HR systems.

You will drive recruitment for unionized staff, support onboarding and orientation, and assist in safety and engagement initiatives while ensuring compliance with the CBA and corporate policies.

Qualifications

• College or university HR degree or diploma required.
• CHRP designation or in progress preferred.
• 1–2 years progressive HR experience.
• Experience in manufacturing environment is asset.
• Unionized environment experience asset.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.
• Effective time management and highly organized.
• Ability to work independently and problem solve.
• Ability to establish relationships and credibility at all levels.
• Team player mentality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the initial point of contact for HR inquiries from employees and redirect as required.
• Support HR Manager’s roadmap leading site HR to WCM status.
• Track HR KPIs including monthly reportable data and back up KPI reporting.
• Data entry of all employee change records (MyClick) and benefits/compensation administration.
• Maintain benefit carrier portal information and ensure alignment with CBA.
• Drive full hiring process for unionized employees per collective agreement.
• Prepare onboarding packages and facilitate orientation for new hires.
• Maintain HRIS accuracy including new hire data and compensation per CBA.
• Support employee engagement, events planning and wellness initiatives.
• Assist in health and safety compliance and environmental initiatives.
• Administer off-boarding processes (HR system, payroll, pensions, benefits).
• Ensure Training Tracking System is maintained and training plans tracked.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Manufacturing environment experience

Unionized environment experience

Strategic thinking

Time management

Relationship building

Education

College Diploma or University Degree in Human Resources Management

CHRP designation or in progress

Tools

HRIS system

Job description

Purpose

Under the leadership of the Site HR Manager, the HR Specialist will provide support in all functional areas of human resources at the site level, in accordance with company, union and legislative requirements, and the achievement of business goals.

Areas of Responsibility

Business & HR transformation

• Serve as the initial point of contact for HR-related inquiries from employees, redirect as required


• Support HR Manager’s roadmap leading site HR to WCM status


• Track HR KPIs including monthly reportable data


• Serve as backup to HR Manager in monthly reporting of KPIs


• Responsible for data entry of all employee change records (MyClick)


• Responsible for the administration of benefits plans and compensation


• Maintain & update information in the benefit carrier portal


• Maintain provisions of CBA in administration of programs and policies


• Work towards digitizing and improving HR processes/forms wherever possible

Staffing

• Drive the full hiring process for unionized employees in accordance with collective agreement requirements.


• Prepare new employee orientation packages and facilitate orientation


• Maintain HRIS system to ensure accuracy of employee assignments and compensation per CBA guidelines, including new hire data


• Evaluate and promote diversity in recruitment.


• Participate in goal setting process annually in conjunction with HR Manager and North American Human Resources team

Work environment, union relations & employee engagement

• Be a consistent and trusted resource for all employees


• Promote improved employee engagement and employee wellness


• Provide answers to daily employee questions regarding benefits and compensation (retirement, WSIB, health care, etc) in a timely manner to resolve issues and ensure a positive work environment and Company reliability


• Responsible for communication of site events in coordination with Internal Communication & Content Manager


• Assist in the planning of and attend employee events (e.g. Service Recognition Dinner)


• Plan and organize employee events, that will allow for all shifts to participate, in an effort to maintain/increase employee morale/engagement (e.g. Company BBQ)


• Act as back up for HR Manager during vacation periods, triage employee issues appropriately and escalate where required


• Ensures compliance with Health & Safety requirements


• Support and seek opportunities to reduce environmental impacts through waste reductions, recycling and reduction of pollution of air, water, soil and resources.


• Prepare compensation packages and offer letters for review and signature by HR Manager


• Administer off-boarding processes (HR system, payroll, pension, benefits, exit interview)

Training & Performance

• Support Site Managers in the performance process, ensure all employees have a performance review as required in the HRIS system


• Maintain organized records of employee transfers, absenteeism, vacations, seniority lists, discipline, probationary periods and update employee files as required


• Ensure Training Tracking System (TTS) is maintained, follow up with outstanding training plans, and monitor the effectiveness of training. Escalate discrepancies to HR Manager

Expected Results

• Maintain and improve employee engagement, wellness and our positive culture


• Ensure strict adherence to collective agreement practices


• Promote a safe environment and improved safety behaviour resulting in reduced LTI, MTI and FA


• Support country and global HR initiatives as required at site level

Required Skills & Qualifications

• College Diploma or University Degree in Human Resources Management


• CHRP designation or in progress preferred


• Progressive HR career experience (1-2 years)


• Experience in a Manufacturing environment is a definite asset


• Unionized environment experience a definite asset


• Good business acumen and a strategic thinker


• Effective time management and highly organized


• Ability to work independently and independent problem solving ability


• An ability to establish relationships and gain credibility at all levels in the business.


• Team player mentality