Location: Burnaby Office – 8501 Commerce Court, Burnaby, BC
Are you looking for a fast-paced and rewarding career to elevate your employee relations and human resources experience?
The Human Resources Generalist (HRG) is an exciting opportunity to join a Canadian retail company with headquarters in Burnaby, BC. As a leader in the sales of mobile phone technology and services, GLENTEL operates over 350 store locations across the country with our retail brands: WIRELESSWAVE, Tbooth wireless, and WIRELESS etc.
The HRG acts as a strategic business partner and works with senior leadership to support their designated core clients which includes: district management, store management and retail store employees. The HRG will join an HR team focused on making a positive impact on the business and our people through creating and developing process improvements, project implementation, and offering creative talent solutions.
Responsibilities
Partner with sales managers to develop and maintain positive employee relations, an engaged workforce and to implement new and innovative HR solutions
Provide human resource advice and consultation to retail employees and management on all HR related matters
Ensure compliance with provincial and federal laws and regulations relating to employment standards, human rights, privacy legislation and employment equity
Drive diversity, wellness, people analytics, and employee engagement initiatives
Deliver HR training and sharing of best practices
Work closely with the Director, Human Resources on research, development and management of the performance review process
Identify and implement process improvement opportunities
Act as a lead in the continuous development, delivery and success of the focused training, onboarding, and offboarding processes
Perform other related duties
Why work for us
We believe success comes from helping our people learn, grow, and develop
We provide competitive compensation, extended health benefits, annual incentive bonus plan, and RRSP company match program
We offer career advancement opportunities and challenge our employees to excel in their roles
We believe in supporting the communities in which we serve and encourage our employees to get involved
We believe in teamwork and are committed to creating a high-performing team that will help GLENTEL provide superior service to our customers
Qualifications
Three to five years of generalist experience in human resources management
Minimum of a post-secondary diploma in Human Resources, Business Management, Organizational Development or related program of study – Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
Specialized training in employment law, organizational development, employee relations, safety, training, leadership and proactive employment relations is considered an asset
Certification in HR preferred
Knowledge of provincial employment laws and practices on a national level
Effective oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills
High level of confidentiality and diplomacy
Excellent organizational skills