Silgan Plastics Looking for Human Resources Coordinator-Lachine at Lachine, QC Full Time

For more than 50 years, Silgan Plastics has defined the plastic bottling industry from technical innovation to creative packaging solutions. No matter what your packaging needs, Silgan can and will handle them. From creation to commercialization, our customized approach to each customer’s requirements is what sets us apart from the rest.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Manages the day-to-day human resources operations for the Lachine and Montreal Plants. The HR Coordinator manages the administration of the HR policies, procedures and programs including facility safety. Originates and leads HR practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Development of the Human Resources Department

• Assists with the development and administration of programs, procedures, and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the company.
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings/seminars.
• Assists with the monitoring of the annual HR budget.

Human Resource Information Systems

• Maintains Workday (HCM) for the Lachine and Montreal Plants. Prepares and analyzes reports that are necessary to carry out the functions of the department and company. Prepares periodic reports for management, as necessary or requested.
• Fully utilizes Human Resources software to the company’s advantage.
• Processes weekly payroll for Lachine and Montreal.
• Partners with accounting and corporate payroll to maintain the payroll data base.

Training and Development

• Assists with the implementation of the performance management system that includes performance development plans (PDPs), employee development programs and safety programs.
• Champions the Dupont Learning Management System (LMS) for both Lachine and Montreal). Ensures annual corporate and local curriculum is configured.
• Assists with the establishment of an in-house employee training system that addresses company training needs including training needs assessment, new employee onboarding, management development, production cross-training, safety, the measurement of training impact, and training transfer.
• Assists managers with the selection and contracting of external training programs and consultants.
• Provides necessary education and materials to managers and employees including workshops, manuals, employee handbooks, and standardized reports.
• Maintains employee training records.

Employment

• Manages the recruitment process for hourly employees using the procedures necessary to recruit and hire a superior workforce.
• Conducts the recruiting planning meetings when needed staff is identified.
• Reviews resumes for all candidates and interview hourly candidates for employment.
• Serves on employee selection meetings and the safety committee.
• Once the weekly schedule is posted by operations, HR will identify and contact the employees (full time or agency) necessary to ensure all positions are staffed.

Employee Relations

• Assists with the development of Human Resources policies for the company regarding employee relations and safety.
• Partners with management to communicate Human Resources/Safety policies, procedures, programs and laws.
• Promotes and maintains corporate programs that foster employee engagement, for example, employee Referral Program, Leading by Example Program, Charitable Giving Program, Turkey Vouchers, and others
• Recommends employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and motivation.
• Participates in the conduct of investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forth.
• Advises managers and supervisors about the steps in the progressive discipline system of the company. Counsels managers on employment issues, after having sought appropriate guidance.

Safety

• Maintains the Corporate Safety Manual for the site. Ensures that site specific programs are written and maintained.
• Assists with the implementation of company safety and health programs, which includes the LMS system. Tracks and posts CNESST required data and files reports.
• Assists in facilitating required monthly safety meetings and other plant wide initiatives as determined appropriate
• Ensures all monthly safety training is completed and documented for all members of the staff.
• Maintains and completes all monthly safety statistics for the facility.
• Actively promotes and engages a culture of safety.
• Leads the H&S committee meetings

Benefits

• Provides day-to-day benefits administration services. Assist employees with any claim issues.
• Develops and schedules benefits onboarding.
• Reviews and files workers compensation claims with CNESST
• Recommends changes in benefits offered, especially new benefits aimed at employee satisfaction and retention.

Legal Compliance

• Complies with all existing governmental and labor legal and government reporting requirements with the CNESST and other government agencies.
• Maintains minimal company exposure to lawsuits.
• Protects the interests of employees and the company in accordance with company Human Resources policies and governmental laws and regulations.

Organization Development

• Assists with the carrying out of a company-wide process of organization development that addresses issues such as succession planning, superior workforce development, key employee retention, organization design, and change management.
• Assists with employee communication and feedback through such avenues as company meetings, suggestion programs, employee satisfaction surveys, newsletters, employee focus groups, one-on-one meetings, and Intranet use.
• Helps monitor the organization’s culture so that it supports the attainment of the company’s goals and promotes employee satisfaction.
• Assists with the company-wide committees including the wellness, training, environmental health and safety, activity, and culture and communications committees.

AUTHORITY LEVEL (if applicable): N/A

EDUCATION:

Required: High School Degree or GED

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree (or CEGEP) in HR, Business or equivalent: HR Certification

EXPERIENCE:

Required: 3 years of HR experience

Preferred: 5 plus years of HR leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

SKILLS: Required

Must be bilingual (English/French)

· General knowledge of employment laws and practices.

· Experience in workers compensation claim processing and legalities

· Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Office environment.

· Effective oral and written communication.

· Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.

· Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.

· Excellent organizational skills.

LIMITATIONS & DISCLAIMER:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Silgan will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan Plastics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan Plastics is a drug-free workplace.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• RRSP match
• Vision care

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