Job Description

Job title:

HR Manager

Reports to:

Executive Director

Job Location:

Grande Prairie, Alberta (Must reside locally)

Position Summary

The Human Resources Manager is a key member of the Executive Team and Northreach Society in recruiting, hiring and supporting the management and staff who serve in Grande Prairie, Alberta. The Human Resource Manager is crucial to the success of Northreach. The people who work for Northreach are the agency's most important asset and this role contributes to a happy and productive workplace where everyone realizes the established mission and objectives of the agency. The Human Resources Manager will keep a pulse on employee relations, ensure practices comply with regulations, and administer services including onboarding, benefits, time-off, and training. The Human Resources Manager is the go-to person for all employee-related issues.

Duties and responsibilities:

Determine staffing requirements and oversee the hiring of staff. Oversee the orientation/onboarding of new hires and the training of employees. Oversee personnel management, including wage increases, promotions, and disciplinary actions in compliance with Northreach policies. Identify current and prospective staffing requirements, prepare and post notices, collect and screen applications. Develop key policies and implement as necessary. Provide leadership and coaching to employees on key workplace matters such as performance management, difficult conversations, employee relations, and employee development. Oversee equipment purchasing and setup as required for new employees. Assist employees with IT and equipment needs and oversee agency IT requirements by liaising with internal and external assistance as required. Answer staff inquiries regarding wages, deductions, attendance, and timesheets. Approve vacation and allowable days requests and monitor vacation schedules. Determine areas of improvement for employees. Administer progressive disciplinary action in accordance with established procedures. Ensures that all applicable compliance requirements are met. Develop strategic performance metrics and targets that are consistent with Northreach goals. In cooperation with Northreach Leadership, ensure employees have clear goals and are aware of expectations. Ensure that all employees comply with Northreach policies, procedures, and ethical standards. Assists with Occupational Health and Safety planning and ensure that employees adhere to all health and safety regulations. Evaluate employee performance and provide feedback, coaching, and formal evaluations. Handle employee complaints and incidents, including conflict resolution, accidents, health and safety concerns, work refusals, and investigation. Participate in workplace inspections and hazard assessments. Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

University/College degree in administration, human resources or other related program And/or a balanced combination of educational, life and work experience related to the job description. CPHR designation or working towards an asset. RPR designation an asset.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Highly motivated and able to work with limited supervision. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Commitment to working as a member of a team. Excellent organizational, time management and problem-solving skills. Professional demeanor. Acceptable Criminal Record Check. Extensive experience with Microsoft Office 365. Accountability. Excellent Communication. Conflict Management. Cultural Sensitivity. Decision Making. Health and Safety Leadership. Managing Performance. Results-oriented.

Working conditions:

Working for Northreach Society requires employees to be physically mobile. Candidate must be able to lift and carry objects, be on foot and/or walk for extended periods of time, as well spend significant periods of time performing administrative and other desk duties.? Due to the nature of living and working in the North, it is also important that the candidate be able to drive a vehicle in all types of weather conditions.

The Details:

Position -

Human Resource Manager

Union -

Non-Union

Reports to:

Executive Director

Location -

Northreach Society Main Office, Aberdeen Centre, Grande Prairie AB

FTE:

Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Shifts:

Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

Salary:

Highly Competitive Salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Flexible work arrangement 15 vacation days per year (starting) 6 personal days per year 8 sick days per year 3 professional development days per year
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off
Location:

Grande Prairie, AB T8V 5B6 (required)
Work Location: In person