Regional Manager - Human Resources

Main accountabilities include:

• Must be able to clearly communicate Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, and company programs.
• Lead, manage and develop regional HR initiatives and deliverables.
• Oversees all new hires, terminations, salary or job title changes, and issuance of employee contracts.
• Ensure that all regional processes and procedures are aligned to and in compliance with Corporate HR standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure that all stations are in compliance with all federal, provincial, company regulations and policies.
• Advise management on issues regarding unions such as contract negotiations, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Advise locations across Canada on HR and Labour Relations issues.
• Lead with developing union agreements, conducting workplace investigations, proposing LOUs and policy development.
• Lead negotiations for multiple collective bargaining agreements with various unions including Teamsters, IAM&AW.
• Oversee dispute resolution involving employees, management, unions and government agencies.
• Manage grievance procedures and provide guidance to HR advisors and Operations Management
• Stay apprised of employment law changes and industry trends in legislation.
• Facilitate recruitment strategy to ensure recruitment targets are met.
• Oversee Benefits Administration and conduct consultations to help reduce Benefits related costs.
• Ensure employee files are up to standards required by the Menzies 5 Star Audit program.
• Ensure the smooth flow of processes to increase service delivery and value.
• Issue and maintain HR reports when required.
• Train, mentor, and develop Human Resources Team
• Other duties and assignments as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, CHRP designation, or working toward same.
• 2 to 3 years' progressive experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of Canada Labour Code and Workplace Equity Program.
• Experience with Federally regulated employers preferred.
• Experience in the interpretation of collective agreements, related regulations, and laws, demonstrated experience in related human resources functions.
• Hands on self-starter able to work using initiative and without supervision.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and administrative skills and is detail oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with people at different levels and from different geographical and ethnic cultures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate with knowledge of MS Office and UltiPro HRIS.

Additional requirements:

• Must be Canadian citizen, legal resident or hold the requisite authority to work in Canada and have a valid G license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all required security clearances.
• When required must be able to lift to 35 lbs.