Job Description

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About PreCon

With a solid history dating back to 1958, PreCon Precast Limited is known as a leading provider of architectural and structural precast concrete solutions with locations in Brampton and Woodstock. Across Ontario, you will find PreCon precast products and systems used in a variety of construction segments. We pride ourselves in being leaders in precast concrete innovation; building more resilient, energy efficient, sustainable, safe and durable structures.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing ongoing guidance and support to operational sectors including recruitment and onboarding, performance management, employee counseling, training & development, and employee relations. The successful candidate must possess an operational mindset and understand that HR initiatives must be aligned with operational goals and objectives, providing a consistent yet flexible supporting structure.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for all human resources related matters such as policy, performance management, and employee/union inquiries
• Full-cycle recruitment for hourly workforce, including relationship management with third party recruitment agencies
• Facilitate new hire orientations for both staff and hourly employees
• Manage attendance policy including tracking of absences and communication with managers/employees
• Support employee/union relations including joint labour/management meeting, agreement interpretation, progressive discipline, etc.
• Maintain employee data using the human capital management system and provide support to employees/managers as needed
• Work closely with Operations including the Plant Managers and Supervisors in a fast paced, deadline driven, customer focused environment
• Participate in weekly HR team meetings both locally and corporately
• Active participation in HR and operational meetings
• Various HR projects and initiatives including quarterly HR reporting in alignment with company goals
• Additional duties as assigned

Technical Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years progressive HR experience in a generalist role with varied responsibilities across many HR functions
• Bachelor's degree or relevant post-secondary degree in Human Resources or Industrial Relations
• CPHR designation would be considered an asset

Business Requirements

• Experience in a unionized labour environment working with general labourers and various skilled workers
• Past construction and or manufacturing experience is considered an asset
• Technologically inclined, including strong Excel skills
• Demonstrated experience managing priorities with flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to travel to additional plants and field sites in Ontario

Cultural Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills with confidence in communicating at all levels of the organization
• Proven desire to work effectively and build trust with employees, operations and within the HR team
• Organized self-starter who sets priorities and drives deliverables for a wide variety of tasks with a high level of accountability

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, PreCon offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational scholarships to dependents of employees, health & wellness programming and team building events.

About OSCO

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of construction-related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over one thousand employees.