Human Resources (HR) & Labour Relations (Lr) Business Partner

Are you an inspirational Human Resources Professional who is passionate about business partnership with an excellent track record developing creative people programs and solutions? Are you driven about providing Peace of Mind to your client group? Are you looking to be a part of a growing team and company?

The Universal Group has an exciting opportunity for an HR/LR Business Partner to join our Human Resources team. We deliver on our purpose through our core values of being passionate, driven, and authentic.

The Company

The Universal Group is a full-service Traffic Control company driven by our purpose to provide Peace of Mind to both our clients and team members. Our people embrace our core values of being 'Passionate, Authentic, and Driven' in everything we do and in every decision we make, every day. They are the fabric of who we are and without question the reason for our success and continued growth. The safety of our team members, and the public, is what drives us every day. As the largest traffic control supplier in Canada, we are the industry leaders in Traffic Control Personnel, Traffic Management Planning, Traffic Equipment Rentals & Supplies, and Occupational Health & Safety Training.

Who You Are

As the HR & LR Business Partner, you are responsible for delivering HR and LR services in alignment with the organization's strategic goals, and facilitating implementation of HR and LR programs. Reporting to the Manager, HR/LR Business Partners, this role involves collaborating with management leadership and other departments to enhance people initiatives and policies that support the achievement of business results.

What you will do:

Human Resources Partnership

• Offer subject matter expertise in Human Resources and Labour Relations services.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to frontline management and leadership on HR and LR matters.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Collaborate with management to deliver HR programs aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with internal clients to integrate talent programs into strategic plans.
• Continuously seek value-add opportunities and risk mitigation.
• Utilize business intelligence (BI) for data-driven decision-making and improvement opportunities.
• Execute talent management strategies to enhance retention and employee experience.
• Deliver talent programs, including Continuing Education and leadership development.
• Offer guidance and support on performance management, employee relations, and HR compliance.
• Assist in developing compensation and benefits strategies for attracting and retaining top talent.
• Oversee the implementation of employee engagement initiatives to enhance job satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with all HR-related legal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and organize HR administrative and services.

Labour Relations Partnership

• Act as lead representative for the regional employers as assigned for all union relationships and transactions.
• Support senior management and executive leadership on tactical approaches to union and performance matters.
• Manage and nurture relationships with union representatives as well as internal clients.
• Deliver advisory services to assist management in handling of performance and behaviour.
• Support management to continually improve employment knowledge, best practices, and leadership.
• Support negotiations of supplementary agreements outside principle CBAs (MOAs, LOUs, etc.)
• Interpret and apply collective agreements.
• Produce bargaining preparation including cost modeling and research.
• Facilitate grievance handling at all steps including preparation for potential arbitrations.
• Assist in preparing responses for arbitration and human rights claims.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of unionized workforces, collective bargaining, work issues/grievances and leading decisions.
• Conduct workplace investigations and facilitate progressive discipline.
• Support attendance management.

Employee Communication and Support:

• Respond to all daily employee emails and phone calls within 48 hours.
• Provide guidance to employees by answering questions or investigating concerns.

Record Keeping and Communication:

• Updates employee files as necessary.
• Liaise with all stakeholders by responding to requests in a timely fashion.

Perks & Benefits

• A large, growing company with room for promotion
• Extended healthcare benefits available after probation
• An RRSP matching plan
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• Competitive compensation package
  
• Hybrid office: regular work-from-home days

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in an HR/LR advisory or BP role with a track record of progressing scope of responsibility
• Experience in unionized environments would be considered an asset
• Evident leadership and persuasion skills
• High standard of customer service orientation
• Expert understanding of employment regulations and legislation
• Solid knowledge of employment, labour, and privacy laws
• Proven abilities with office productivity software and HRIS systems (e.g. BambooHR/UKG)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Intuitive EQ with excellent communication both written and verbal
• Solid problem-solving skills
• High level of confidentiality and sensitivity
• Demonstrated tactfulness and diplomacy as required
  

Why Universal Group?

The Universal Group is driven by our purpose to provide Peace of Mind to both our clients and team members. Our people embrace our core values of being 'Passionate, Authentic, and Driven' in everything we do and in every decision we make every day. They are the fabric of who we are and, without question, the reason for our success and continued growth.

The safety of our team members and the public is what drives us every day.

The Universal Group is an industry leader in traffic control services, traffic management planning, traffic equipment supply, landscaping, temporary labour and occupational health and safety training. We are a one-stop shop, as our full suite of services ensures that we can manage projects from conception to completion.

For more information about the company, please visit our Indeed Profile!

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Universal Group is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.

Apply today; we can't wait to hear from you. Come grow with us!

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