Employee Relations Generalist

The Employee Relations Generalist works in the Employee Relations department and supports Business Leaders on subject area issues grievance resolution collective agreement interpretation and administration while also supporting the delivery of Seaspans strategic talent management and retention strategy. Reporting to the Senior Employee Relations Manager the ER Generalist supports assigned business units to provide expertise and advice on employee relations and human resources matters. Based in North Vancouver supporting our Vancouver Shipyards the ER Generalist will collaborate and work closely with the wider Employee Relations team on strategic projects across all Seaspans business units.

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 youll do

• Participates in the investigation and resolution of complaints in assigned business units under our Respect in the Workplace Policy and Code of Conduct and Business Ethics.
• Provides discipline recommendations to management in respect to workplace disputes Collective Agreement interpretation and grievances in assigned business units.
• Supporting Employee Relations during collective bargaining in assigned business units.
• Acts as a single point of contact for managers and employees in assigned business units to deliver endtoend Employee Relations programs.
• Collaborates with HR Centres of Excellence and HR Business Partners to build and implement standard methodologies that drive employee attraction retention and development.
• Proactively supports managers with the interpretation and application of relevant Company policies and programs.
• Promotes a culture of inclusion with a focus on employee engagement diversity and inclusion programs.
• Responsible for case management of complex organizational issues including investigations substance use issues and performance management matters.
• Other duties as assigned.

What youll bring

• A degree in Human Resources Labour Relations Business Administration required.
• A minimum of 5 years of HR or ER/LR Generalist experience with at least 2 years of experience in a complex unionized environment.
• CHRP SHRM or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Ability to build positive collaborative relationships within the HR Department and at all levels of the organization.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to optimally address often complex and sensitive employee matters.
• Adaptable to fastpaced and quickly changing business units and work priorities.
• Proven attention to detail when reviewing HR analytics Letters of Understanding Discipline letters Grievance Responses and program materials and processes.
• Excellent knowledge of provincial legislation including the Human Rights Code Labour Relations Code and the Employment Standards Act. Knowledge of federal employment statutes would be an asset.
• Outstanding Excel PowerPoint and Word skills required.

Why youll love working here

• This is a fulltime permanent position. With multiple operations and longterm 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 with a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidates experience.
• We also provide the bestinclass health and wellness benefits package for this position including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy speech therapy mental health coverage physiotherapy and more) dental care vision care life insurance medical leave coverage parental leave coverage childcare benefit partnership $500 personal spending account and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Free onsite 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 $82700 $99200. In determining final salary Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidates skills and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Companys sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

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