Description
Ford of Canada is seeking a Senior Associate, Employee Relations. This role involves administering employee relations issues, including investigations and disciplinary matters, while supporting company policies and fostering a compliant work environment.
The Senior Associate, Employee Relations, is responsible for applying existing organisational practices and procedures for the administration of resolutions to employee relations issues, including investigations into conflicts, disputes, and disciplinary matters, with fairness and consistency in a timely manner. The role supports the administration of company policies and procedures related to employee relations, performance management, and workplace conduct.
Responsibilities
Employee Relations and Business Partnership
- Develops rapport and relationships within their customer group to identify solutions that drive sustainable cultural change and support business objectives.
- Supports the execution of human resources programs and services to positively impact employee life cycles.
- Fosters a positive and inclusive employee experience through proactive initiatives based on feedback.
- Supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives to boost engagement.
- Conducts daily floor walks to build relationships with employees and detect early warning indicators.
- Partners with local communications staff to implement relevant communications.
- Ensures compliance with employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Supports interactions with local governmental agencies and coordinates charitable activities.
- Monitors key workforce metrics to identify potential risks.
- Collaborates with customer groups and union representatives to ensure correct implementation of collective agreement terms.
- Resolves employee union issues, such as conflicts, disputes, and disciplinary matters.
- Supports investigations within their assigned customer group.
- Works closely with safety and occupational health leads to address employee health and wellness concerns.
Labour Relations:
- Resolves union issues such as conflicts, disputes, and disciplinary matters with fairness and consistency.
- Actively participates in collective bargaining process and negotiations.
- Effectively manages assigned cases and grievances within their customer group.
- Executes payroll and attendance tracking processes.
- Supports the talent management process for hourly employees.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organisational Development, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of relevant work experience.
Preferred Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organisational Development, or a related discipline.
- CHRP/CHRL Professional Human Resources Certification.
- In-depth experience in manufacturing processes.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team.
- Conflict management skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Communication and problem-solving skills, including Six Sigma.
- Analytical, problem-solving, and organisation skills.
The expected annual salary range for this position is $74,000 - $124,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in the Annual Compensation bonus program.