Job Description

Here at UKG, our purpose is people\xe2\x84\xa2. Our HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions help organizations unlock happier outcomes for all. And our U Krewers, who build those solutions and support our business, are talented, collaborative, and innovative problem-solvers. We strive to create a culture of belonging and an employee experience that empowers our people - both at work and at home. Our benefits show that we care about the whole you, from adoption and surrogacy assistance to tuition reimbursement and wellness programs. Our employee resource groups provide a welcoming place to land, learn, and connect with those who share your passions and interests. What are you waiting for? Learn more at #WeAreUKG

Description & Qualifications

Description Here at UKG, our purpose is people\xe2\x84\xa2. Our HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions help organizations unlock happier outcomes for all. And our U Krewers, who build those solutions and support our business, are talented, collaborative, and innovative problem-solvers. We strive to create a culture of belonging and an employee experience that empowers our people - both at work and at home. Our benefits show that we care about the whole you, from adoption and surrogacy assistance to tuition reimbursement and wellness programs. Our nine employee resource groups provide a welcoming place to land, learn, and connect with those who share your passions and interests. What are you waiting for? Learn more at www.ukg.com/careers #WeAreUKG

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our high-performing Global People Team working in our Employee Relations organization supporting Canada! You will provide majority Employee Relations and some Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) support, pivoting to the right work at the right time. You will be counted on to advise and influence leadership on all aspects of people management and leadership and build exceptional HR consulting capabilities that ensure UKG continues to be a great place to work.

About the Role:
As the Lead HR Generalist, you will cover our total Canada Operations whose client-base includes Sales & Marketing, Engineering, Product, Innovation and Cloud (EPIC), Global Services, and General & Administrative (G&A). You will work closely with Management, Employee Relations, and our HRBPs in the implementation of corporate HR programs. You will support employees across multiple provinces acting as the subject matter expert on provincial employment standards for the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and New Brunswick. Most of the employee-base is in Quebec (Montreal) and Ontario (Toronto). The successful candidate must be bi-lingual (English and Canadian French) and work on-site in Montreal.

Role and Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities will encompass a wide array of impactful areas, including:

• Employee Relations Expertise: Serve as the go-to Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Employee Relations within Canada Operations. Handle performance management, investigations, terminations, employee/customer complaints, labor relations, and policy administration.
• HR Generalist Support: Provide comprehensive HR generalist support, actively participating in projects and various HR-related initiatives.
• Proactive Problem Solving: Take a proactive approach to address the root causes of employee concerns, implementing systematic solutions that foster a positive work environment.
• Strategic Partnering: Collaborate closely with leadership teams and the HRBPs to provide strategic guidance on all aspects of people management and leadership.
• Organizational Optimization: Work in conjunction with management and our HRBPs to enhance organizational performance, talent management, coaching, employee development, change management, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Data-Driven Insights: Compile and analyze statistical reports to extract meaningful insights on trends, which will be shared with both business stakeholders and the HRBPs/Organization Effectiveness Leadership team.

Qualifications Basic:

• Minimum of 5-7+ years of experience in Human Resources/Employee Relations
• Bi-lingual English and French Canadian - written and spoken
• Extensive knowledge of Canadian employment law, with emphasis on provincial employment standards for the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and New Brunswick

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Human Resources or equivalent experience
• Experience in organizational design, coaching, team building, compensation, employee relations, training, and HR program implementation
• Collaborative and customer-focused with the ability to build trust and develop strong relationships at all levels of the organization
• Comfortable challenging the status-quo
• Ability to influence and drive priorities with senior management
• Software/high tech industry experience preferred
• Willingness to travel approximately 10%
• Prior work experience driving strategic priorities influencing the business

*Please submit resume in English

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Disclaimer

*Quebec candidates: While French is required for Quebec roles, use of the English language is also required due to the global nature of the business and the need to interact with UKG US headquarters and international sites.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ultimate Kronos Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.

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