Senior HR Generalist

FirstService Residential Canada; Vancouver; Presencial; CAD 70.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Benefits package

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

FirstService Residential Canada is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to partner with business leaders across operations in Metro Vancouver. The role focuses on strengthening employee experience and driving HR initiatives on a cross-functional basis.

You will advise People Leaders on employee relations, oversee performance management, absence management, training, compliance and benefits administration, while collaborating with the HR Director and senior leadership to align HR activities with

Formación

• 3–5 years HR Generalist experience directly supporting a large employee group with focus on employee relations and related duties.
• Experience mentoring junior HR staff and driving HR projects to improve the employee experience.
• Functional knowledge of payroll and benefits administration.
• CPHR designation or working toward designation preferred; other certifications welcomed.
• Willingness to travel within the Lower Mainland to attend to employee relations.

Responsabilidades

• Acts as trusted advisor to People Leaders on employee relations, including disciplinary actions, performance management, leaves, visas, accommodations and safety.
• Supports annual performance appraisal processes, talent planning, and related training for associates and managers.
• Oversees absence management, return-to-work planning, and WorkSafeBC claims administration with stakeholders.
• Coordinates training and onboarding, leads LMS Elevate administration, and develops process guides.
• Manages HR compliance, employee files, and responses to employment-related legal requests; supports safety activities.
• Acts as back-up on benefits administration and responds to general employee questions; may assist in recruiting when needed.

Conocimientos

Employee relations

HR projects

Payroll

Benefits

WCB

Learning & Development

Policy knowledge

Travel required

Educación

HR degree or related

HR Diploma and experience

Herramientas

Elevate LMS

Descripción del empleo

About FirstService Residential

FirstService Residential transforms the property management landscape by providing professional association management services to over 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada.

Description

FirstService Residential transforms the property management landscape by providing professional association management services to over 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada.

Our dedication to associate satisfaction and growth is recognized by our Great Place to Work certification, exemplifying our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Our 19,000 associates can count on competitive salaries, top tier medical, dental, career training, and support for continued professional development.

Experience being part of a high performing team with a fulfilling career in property management with FirstService Residential.

Job Overview

The Senior HR Generalist partners with the business to identify opportunities to strengthen the overall employee experience and leads cross functional and collaborative projects in support overall HR strategy. The Senior HR Generalist works directly with the Director Human Resources and senior leadership to align Human Resources activities and initiatives to help drive department goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Serves as a trusted advisor to People Leaders, providing guidance and advice on employee relations matters including:
  • Disciplinary actions and terminations
  • Performance management
  • WorkSafe (WCB)
  • Workplace investigations
  • Leaves of Absence (LOA); returns to work
  • Visa and work permits
  • Disability and medical accommodations
  • Employment Standards compliance
• Subject matter expert on internal HR policies and processes, including employee manual. Identifies changes in legislation and or best practices in order to ensure that policies are updated regularly.

Performance And Talent Management

• Writes disciplinary and performance letters, including performance improvement plans; responsible for developing templates as required, and maintaining materials according to best practices.
• Works closing with the HR Director to facilitate the annual performance appraisal process, talent planning, and subsequent training for associates and or managers in department; including 9 box, goal setting, midyear touch points and annual reviews.

Absence Management

• Oversees leave of absence management, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and company policies.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for employees and advises People Leaders on leave-related matters, documentation requirements, and return to work planning.
• Coordinates with external stakeholders, as required, to support effective leave management and successful return to work.
• Oversees WorkSafeBC (WCB) claims administration, including claim reporting, documentation, and ongoing communication with relevant stakeholders. Coordinates return to work planning and modified duties in collaboration with People Leaders and employees, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements and supporting safe and timely return to work.

Training / Onboarding

• Coordinates the training and onboarding process and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Provides training to Managers on HR topics as required. Conducts new hire orientations and evaluates effectiveness of training.
• Assists in creation of training and process guides.
• Acts as the lead administrator company LMS (Elevate).

HR Compliance & Administration

• Oversees employee file management.
• Provides employment verification; responds to employment related legal requests, wage certificate requests etc.
• Drafts and completes employee contract amendments, where not completed through JobVite.
• Works in collaboration with Managers on safety activities, including but not limited to:
  • Supporting the H and S committee; provides updates and advice on best practices, acts as the Manager representative.
  • Ensuring compliance of on site and office safety training.
• Assists in entering new hire documentation into HRIS

Other Duties As Assigned

• Acts as back up on benefits administration and payroll
• responds to general employee questions
• Occasional involvement in recruiting as departmental needs require.
• Proposes, initiates and contributes to HR projects that advance the stakeholder group and elevate the organization’s employee experience. This might include software implementations, new policies and procedures, employer brand partnerships and initiatives etc.

The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in this job classification. Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty.

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years' HR Generalist experience directly supporting a large employee group with a focus on employee relations (performance management, WCB, application of employment standards, Health and Safety, attendance, interpretation and application of company policies etc.). Brings experience mentoring more junior HR staff.
• Track record of planning and executing HR Projects that advance overall employee experience.
• Functional knowledge of payroll and benefits administration.
• Understanding of the WCB and return to work process. Has held some responsibilities for organizational Health and Safety.
• Proven responsibility for planning and delivery of organizational Learning and Development initiatives.
• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. HR Diploma and HR experience)
• CPHR designation or working towards designation very strongly preferred. Further certification in assessment, coaching, change management, organizational development, project management etc. preferred.
• Able to travel within the Lower Mainland to attend to employee relations.

What We Offer

As a full time associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits including health and dental. In addition, you will be eligible for time off benefits, paid holidays, access to our Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, etc.

Compensation

$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per annum

FirstService Residential is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. It is our policy to promote equal employment opportunity for all current and prospective associates. This applies to all employment related matters, including the recruitment process, hiring decisions, compensation and benefits. We are committed to providing and maintaining a working environment that is based on respect and preserves the dignity and rights of everyone in the organization. If you have questions before or during the application process about our equal opportunity workplace, please reach out to our Recruitment team.

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