HR Generalist

Seaspan Seeking HR Generalist for immediate hire. Accepting applications from all groups. The Human Resources Generalist (HRG) works in the Human Resources Consulting and Program Delivery team and supports the delivery of Seaspan’s HR model and business priorities. The HRG provides support to the HR Business Partners and the Director, HR Consulting and Program Delivery in areas such as workforce planning, performance management, employee onboarding and offboarding, retention initiatives, succession planning, employee relations and other HR programs and initiatives.

Note: This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of onsite work and onboarding. Employee will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement.

What you’ll do

• Collaborates with the HR team to build and implement best practices relating to attraction, retention and development of employees based on understanding of operational requirements, research and technical expertise.
• Assists managers in developing business plans for position development and recruitment.
• Assists in the administration of the compensation program by developing job descriptions, coordinating salary evaluations and re-evaluations, and maintaining/updating necessary documentation.
• Guides managers in the use of performance management systems, the development of performance plans and the preparation of relevant documentation for salary increases.
• Assists in the facilitation resolution of conflicts and performance issues by suggesting tactics, participating in discussions and assisting with documentation.
• May assist HR Business Partners with Respect in the Workplace investigations.
• May be asked to assist with the interpretation of Collective agreements.
• Prepares HR documentation including but not limited to: Promotion/transfer letters, Employment Agreements, Performance Management Documentation and Compensation adjustments.
• Collaborates with the HR team and managers to implement and monitor succession plans by ensuring training plans are fulfilled, feedback is gathered, and the performance of the employees is reviewed at key milestones throughout the program.
• Assists with research on best practices, developing HR policies, creating and implementing HR projects and programs.
• Compiles information for a variety of regulatory reporting requirements such as Employment Equity or Federal Contractors Program. Implements initiatives to improve the Company’s diversity and representation of designated group members.
• Other related duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring

• CHRP Designation or acquiring is considered an asset.
• A minimum of four years’ work experience in a progressively responsible HR Advisor, HR Coordinator or Generalist role in a complex unionized environment.
• Knowledge of HR best practices in recruitment, compensation, performance management, succession planning, orientation and workforce planning.
• Customer service orientation and a result focused, can-do attitude.
• Sound critical thinking, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to understand and balance Company and employee needs and interests.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to effectively deal with multiple stakeholders and confidential/sensitive information.
• Initiative, creativity and integrity.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, as required.
• Basic knowledge of federal and provincial legislation including the Canadian Human Rights Act, Employment Equity Act, Canada Labour Code, Employment Standards etc.

Why you’ll love working here

• This is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience.
• We also provide a best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including such things as full health care (e.g., unlimited physiotherapy), dental, vision, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, wellness/fitness reimbursement for memberships or registration fees, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Free on-site gym.
• Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver.

The estimated salary for this position is $73,800 – $90,200. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

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