Labour Relations Specialist

What are your contributions to the team?

• Act as counsel support for Human Resource Business Partners (HRBPs) and our managers on all matters relating to Labour Relations matters for unionized employees.
• Manage and resolve complex employee and Labour Relations issues.
• Conducts effective, objective and comprehensive investigations.
• Interpret, guide and apply collective agreements to the business on all employee / Labour Relations inquiries, including policies, grievance/arbitration procedures, corrective action, and any other collective agreement stipulations.
• Partner with business in providing leaders with skills, trainings, methodologies and overall coaching to expertly manage employees, both unionized and non-unionized.
• Maintain knowledge of multiple business units’ operations and its strategic role within the organization. 
• Thorough knowledge of employment related laws and regulations with the ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, and policies.
• Ensure the implementation of all Labour Relations processes.
• Champion the development and implementation of the People Strategy and Strategic Plan for Human Resources in support of the business as it relates to Labour Relations 
• Collaborate with management regarding communication of departmental objectives, development, and implementation of policies and initiatives.
• Provide day to day Labour Relation guidance to line management and production operators.
• Participate in ongoing HR initiatives and projects to enhance HR services to the business, including management of workforce planning.
• Ensure the preparation of various files such as: grievances, arbitrations, negotiation of collective agreements.
• Participation to the bargaining process for CBA renewal as it relates to support needs at the negotiations tables.

How to thrive in this role?

• You have at least ten (10) years of progressive experience within an HR and/or Labour Relations Advisor capacity (or similar title) in a unionized manufacturing environment. 
• You possess a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations or related field.
• You have proven experience working in a labour environment with a union represented employee population.
• You have computer skills necessary to operate MS Suite and navigate web-based applications.
• You have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills as well as the ability to adjust communication to the level of the listener.
• You have strong communication, problem solving, and leadership skills necessary to effectively work with a variety of individuals and departments.
• You possess the skills to engage effectively with various stakeholders, using persuasive communication and negotiation skills to influence decision-making processes and outcomes.
• You demonstrate the ability to lead and inspire change within the organization, ensuring that changes are well-received and effectively implemented.
• You are a team player, change agent, project manager and you can manage several demanding clients simultaneously.
• You have a strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently.
• You are highly organized and can translate data into actionable insights, strategies and sound HR business related decisions. 
• You are a strategic thinker and good listener who works well under pressure and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines.
• You have the skills to remain tactful, calm, and persuasive in controversial, stressful and/or confrontational situations and able to coach others to do the same.
• Presence is required on site.