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The Original FARM, is searching for an HR Administrator to join their dynamic and rapidly growing team. With stores in Victoria, Langford, Duncan and Vancouver, we offer the largest selection of cannabis products on Vancouver Island.
Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, we are looking for an outstanding HR professional to join our headquarters in downtown Victoria, B.C. The HR Administrator will be responsible for supporting all HR functions at the Original Farm including payroll, policy and procedure development, and ensuring compliance with municipal, provincial, and federal laws and regulations. One will also assist with all functions of the HR department including recruitment, onboarding, payroll and benefits administration. The HR Generalist will be the key driving force towards fostering a work environment that delivers top-tier results. The person in this position will play an active role in ensuring The Original FARM is a place where the people and culture not only matter but are celebrated. The HR Administrator will have the opportunity to leverage ones knowledge of HR legislation and best practices to lead and shape the HR functions of the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with all internal and external HR-related matters.
- Assist the executive team as required in areas of employment law and best practice for both unionized and non-unionized work environments
- Payroll input and benefits administration.
- Update policies and procedures as directed.
- Assist with maintaining onboarding and offboarding documents, and employee files.
- Identify training needs and activities within the company for employees and coordinate the identified activities.
- Produce and submit reports on HR activity.
- Coordinate employee development plans and performance management.
- Participate in developing organizational guidelines and procedures.
- Recommend strategies to motivate employees and improve team culture.
- Investigate complaints brought forward by employees.
- Liaison with management and staff as necessary.
- Oversight of recruitment and talent management processes.
- Coordinate and develop the onboarding process of new hires
- Assist with planning events, both internal and external.
- Other duties as required.
Reports to: Vice President Operations
Direct reports: n/a
Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent
- 3+ years’ human resources experience in a retail environment.
- CPHR designation as well as labor relations experience in a unionized environment are great assets.
- Demonstrated time management and record-keeping skills.
- Strong knowledge of the B.C. Employment Standards Act
- Strong competency using all Microsoft Office (365) software.
- Ability to multi-task, and pivot priorities rapidly.
- Works very well under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Possess exceptional attention to detail.
- Well-developed communication & interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
- Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision.
- Proven ability to function effectively in a team environment.
- Preference will be given to those with experience working in a Union environment.
- Valid driver’s license and transportation.
This role will appeal to an individual with strong organizational and interpersonal skills and someone who aspires to be a respectable leader in managing employee relationships while implementing Human Resources best practices and industry standards. You will be a pivotal member who will oversee the Human Resources operations and be looked upon as the HR leader within the organization. This role will require some limited travel both on and off the Island and may occasionally require overnight travel. The candidate must also be comfortable working in a dog-friendly environment.
If you feel you have the demonstrated background and are an ambitious, solutions-driven team player we invite you forward your resume. We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
