Human Resources Generalist

Valard, is Canada’s premier utility contractor, as well as head of the Valard Group of Companies and part of the Quanta Group, the largest electrical power contractor in North America. Valard has full-service capabilities for transmission, distribution, substations, foundations, telecommunications and renewable energy.

Valard Construction LP is looking to hire a full-time Human Resources Generalist. Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the HR Generalist works with all levels of stakeholders on day-to-day HR activities and inquiries concerning compensation, benefits, recruitment, training, and project support. The HR Generalist may also be required to shift priorities and dedicate a significant amount of time to special projects and assignments as they arise.

1. Employee Relations:

• Support the implementation of corporate Human Resources policy and programs.
• Administer documentation such as offer letters, discipline letters, verification of employment letters, and termination and severance letters.
• Generate employee and resource reports as needed for managers such as hiring/terminations/layoffs, sick days, and vacation.
• Assist managers to understand and administer progressive discipline.
• Understand local employment market conditions to ensure fair and equitable pay practices.
• Work collaboratively with other HR staff to ensure consistent administration of HR best practices.
• Work with managers to identify organizational issues that impact the ability to achieve business objectives.
• Partner with management to identify best practices for workforce and succession for key positions.
• Act as primary contact for day-to-day HR inquiries including providing advice to management or employees on issues of policy and processes at Valard.

2. Compensation and Benefits:

• Assist in the overall compensation review including job analysis, compensation design, and administration with the Project Lead; perform necessary tasks as assigned.
• Support Benefits Specialist with the reconciliation of benefit premiums.
• Assist with the administration of benefits for new hires, rehires, and terminations.
• Work with Valard stakeholders supporting Wage Adjustments & Promotions as required and in conjunction with Valard's compensation program, ensuring all appropriate approvals are in place.

3. Recruitment, Selection and Onboarding:

• Lead recruitment activities: identifying the key position and training requirements for a position, source out and conduct various job advertising methods, screen candidate resumes, conduct interviews and make effective selection recommendations.
• Ensure appropriate approvals are in place for new hires.
• Assist Managers with job descriptions as required.
• Respond to telephone inquiries, email, and website applications.
• Facilitate the interview process with the hiring Manager.
• Draft offer letters, ensuring internal consistency and fairness as it relates to wage, allowances, incentives and other compensation considerations.
• Forecast new hires for the purposes of IT equipment inventory.
• Assist in scheduling HR, training, and safety orientation for new hires.
• Onboard new hired employees; ensure the completion of the hiring package documentation, deliver HR Orientation on the TFSA, company RRSP, Benefit plan & Profit sharing programs.

4. Special Projects and Assignments:

• Assist the Project Lead for Compensation project/program with various tasks as assigned.
• Audit employee files as required.
• Audit HR Sharepoint Site ensuring documentation is up to date.
• Conduct policy review, ensuring policies are up to date, approved, and published accordingly.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• University degree in Business Administration/Commerce/Management.
• Possess or are working towards a CPHR designation is considered an asset.
• 5+ years of Human Resources or related experience.
• Construction related experience is considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of compensation principles.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks.
• Ability to maintain the strictest level of confidentiality.

Valard Construction LP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. We offer a competitive salary and a complete range of employee benefits.

Please forward your resume and cover letter in confidence through the posting or directly on our Valard Careers section at: https://apply.workable.com/valard-construction-lp/

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' education and experience best meet the needs of the position. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position.