Employee Relations Advisor

at  Ledcor

Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
Date Posted: Aug 14, 2024
Job ID: R21058
Job Status: Full-Time
Description
Job Summary:
As the Employee Relations Advisor you will work closely with the Senior Manager, Employee Relations & Mobility to support our people strategy with a specific focus on conducting employee investigations for both Canada & US. As the Employee Relations Advisor, you will be responsible for the investigation process from beginning to end, working closely with and communicating back to HR colleagues and business stakeholders on findings. As part of this position, you will help identify trends and areas of improvement based on data findings through your investigations.
We are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing of our employees. Our total rewards package is designed to provide compensation and benefits programs that support your health, wellness, and financial security. Including items such as competitive salaries and profit-sharing program; exceptional health, dental, vision plans, life and disability coverages; comprehensive retirement plans, generous vacation and leave, family support benefits, mental health resources, and more. We offer ongoing employee training and development, team building and career growth opportunities.
Join our True Blue Team in British Columbia, Alberta or Ontario by applying for this opportunity today!

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into employee complaints across Ledcor’s businesses, collaborate with Business HR, LR and leadership to ensure investigations are completed effectively and efficiently
• Oversee all investigations and provide guidance throughout the process
• Ensure consistency across employee investigations by following Ledcor’s standard investigation procedures and policies and considering past examples to inform practice
• Engage with counsel for investigation support where necessary
• Maintain complete documentation for investigations and ensure this is effectively retained
• Enter investigation data into our report management system
• Review data to identify trends and report back to HR
• Make recommendations to improve policy and processes
• Provide advice to Business HR on handling employee issues such as employee terms and conditions, accommodation requests, absenteeism, performance concerns and disciplinary issues.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of programs, including template letters and training, to assist in managing the above employee issues
• Provide advice to Business HR on involuntary terminations
• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative relationships with all levels of management and the HR team

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience providing professional level generalist HR experience with a focus on investigations is required for the position
• Strong facilitation, conflict resolution and relationship management skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of current employment legislation and relevant case law
• Proven influencer with the ability to provide guidance and direction to business clients, and develop strong interpersonal relationships
• Effective negotiation, mediation, and facilitation skills
• Strong collaboration skills and experience working with and across multiple functional areas of HR and operations
• Proactive, flexible, and comfortable in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment, which demands a high level of energy and commitment
• Excellent customer service focus and team player
• Ability to handle high volume with multiple competing priorities
• Highly proficient in all areas of Canadian and US employment law and human rights legislation
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated conceptual, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Must possess tact, diplomacy, and ability to maintain confidentiality

Additional Information:
Company Description
The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes.
But when you work for Ledcor, your experience will go far beyond the project. Do you want a career that means more? Join our True Blue team now!
Employment Equity
At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.
7008 Roper Road NW, Edmonton, A

• Conduct investigations into employee complaints across Ledcor’s businesses, collaborate with Business HR, LR and leadership to ensure investigations are completed effectively and efficiently
• Oversee all investigations and provide guidance throughout the process
• Ensure consistency across employee investigations by following Ledcor’s standard investigation procedures and policies and considering past examples to inform practice
• Engage with counsel for investigation support where necessary
• Maintain complete documentation for investigations and ensure this is effectively retained
• Enter investigation data into our report management system
• Review data to identify trends and report back to HR
• Make recommendations to improve policy and processes
• Provide advice to Business HR on handling employee issues such as employee terms and conditions, accommodation requests, absenteeism, performance concerns and disciplinary issues.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of programs, including template letters and training, to assist in managing the above employee issues
• Provide advice to Business HR on involuntary terminations
• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative relationships with all levels of management and the HR tea