Employee Relations Generalist

at  Seaspan ULC

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 Seaspan’s 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 Seaspan’s business units.

• 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 end-to-end 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.