HR Specialist

The HR Specialist is responsible for managing and improving the relationship between the organization and its employees, providing advice on the application and interpretation of HR strategies, policies, manuals and collective agreements.

Main Functions/Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization to ensure transparency and understanding of employment laws, statutory requirements, Company policies and collective agreements

• Provides advice to Management on disciplinary matters and other matters of an industrial relations nature

• Assist with the identification of operational and reputational risks in the area of Industrial Relations and develop/implement mitigation measures to address issues identified

• Assist in developing and updating the Human Resources policies, practices, guidelines, manuals, processes and procedures while aligning with ASSL’s strategic objectives

• Handle employee grievances and disputes in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and company policies

• Mediate conflicts between employees and management to maintain a harmonious workplace

• Provide training to management and staff on labour relations, conflict resolution, and related topics

• Assist with the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, including wages, benefits, working conditions, and other employment terms

• Prepares letters and industrial relations related correspondence as required (including evidence and arguments, charge letters, responses to the union and attorneys)

• Prepares and submits reports in accordance with the Department’s requirements

• Contributes to the development of the HR Budget

• Maintain accurate records of all industrial relations activities and negotiations

• Provides coaching and mentoring to subordinate employees

• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders

• Administer disciplinary sanctions in keeping with company’s disciplinary policy and procedure

• Verify information from financial institutions (job letter verification and salary deduction/assignment)

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management or a related field

• Master’s degree is preferred

• Professional certification in Industrial Relations

• 5 years relevant experience in a unionised environment

• In-depth knowledge of employment laws, collective bargaining, and dispute resolution

• Excellent negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft suite