People Advisor, Bilingual at Trimac Transportation & Family of Companies

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bilingual, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Diversity & Inclusion, Workforce Planning, Training Development, Problem Solving, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Data Analysis, Leadership, Consulting, Team Effectiveness, Strategic Insights, Compliance, Technology

Industry

Truck Transportation

Description

Overview Trimac isn't just a transportation company; it's an industry disruptor with a remarkable 80-year legacy of safely delivering products that improve people’s lives across North America. Our workplace culture is centered on being safe, respectful, innovative and inclusive. We are committed to maintaining a rewarding work environment that allows employees to experience new opportunities and build their chosen careers. Across the company, we encourage open communication, champion integrity, celebrate individuality and cultivate diverse talents and perspectives. If you’re ready for a challenge that will help drive forward an industry leading team, we invite you to begin your journey with us. Schedule Monday - Friday Hybrid role - 3 days in the office Job Details This role reports to the Strategic People Partner and partners with managers and employees acrossthe business to deliver practical People & Culture guidance, ensure compliance with employmentlaw and drive people-centric initiatives. The People Advisor position is about making connections and aligning business objectives withemployees and leadership. Functioning with frontline operations, this position serves as aconsultant to management and leadership on people and culture related issues and is someonenot afraid to challenge the status quo. This is a role that combines a strong business interest witha wide variety of People & Culture (P&C) experience & education to achieve Trimac results. ThePeople Advisor will allocate time to working in the business (execution), on the business (guidance,correction) and in front of the business (planning, direction). This position is responsible forimplementing and executing P&C initiatives in the Trimac workplace, then validating that success.In addition, the position anticipates future needs of the workforce and proactively partners with thecorporate P&C team to efficiently provide for new services and programs. Candidate can be located either in Toronto, ON or Saint-Hyacinthe, QC Responsibilities Be a trusted adviser, coach and consultant to leaders in the client groups to improve theirleadership capability, team effectiveness, strategic insights and business performance Act as the face of People & Culture (P&C), liaising with P&C Operations and Centers ofExcellence to resolve all back-office-related issues, while acting as the face of the business tothe P&C Team (P&C Problem Solver) Focus on the employee experience and having accountability for retention while proactivelyand empathetically addressing workplace and personnel issues - including resolving difficultinterpersonal and employee retention issues Professionally resolve employee relations matters, including through being a mediator, coachand conducting investigations as necessary Champion diversity & inclusion efforts and providing support for initiatives aimed at fosteringan enriching, inclusive employee experience Utilize technology to capture and analyze data, reducing transactional time and focusing onthe internal People & Culture function Play a lead role in helping managers of client groups develop, implement and execute keypeople and culture strategies, practices, and programs; including ensuring that appropriatepeople, communication, and development are in place to support people, our culture strategyand program delivery Proactively seek knowledge of both industry and functional specialty by researching bestpractices, legal developments, emerging trends, technological advancements and benchmarkcomparisons in order to create People & Culture practices that are best in class Lead workforce planning for the assigned business unit(s) to create a robust, specific andscalable approach to growing our people and our business Support our goal of the development of our people through the creation and facilitation oftraining initiatives and team building activities that include talent development, training,leadership development, building and implementing growth and development programs,performance management, and business transformation Foresee business client needs well in advance in terms of workforce and succession planning Provide leadership support in disability cases, including modified duties and accommodations Collaborate on job evaluations with business leaders to ensure consistency and equity Research and analyze internal and external compensation and benefits trends Respond to and work with Legal to address legal compliance issues (ex. legal demand letters,lawsuits, discrimination claims, etc.) Hold a key seat at the table to contribute to operations business strategy, along with the abilityto manage and lead innovation while promoting positive change Build trusting, impactful relationships with genuine care for the people the position supports May be required to perform other related duties from time to time Extended days/hours may be required to support operations and/or the P&C Team Travel between 15% - 20% of the time Qualifications Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources Management, or anotherrelated field Advanced proficiency in French, both spoken and written 2 to 3 years of previous experience in a Human Resources role Experience working in a unionized environment Knowledge in all relevant employment laws, including US and Canadian Federal, state andprovincial regulations Completion of SPHR / CHRP or working towards attainment is an asset Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment (e.g., transportation, industrial sectors) Strong multitasking skills Collaborative team player Proactive approach to problem-solving Expert advisory skills Excellent interpersonal and strong communication skills Enthusiastic with a natural sense of curiosity and inquisitiveness Keen ability to visualize an amazing employee experience and make it a mission to beinvolved in their employee lifecycle Ability to think creatively and understand there is not a one-fits-all solution and view People &Culture as trusted advisors to the business Advanced computer skills including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) andexperience working with a Human Resources Management Software Benefits We invest in our employee’s growth through training and development programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package such as: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and many more health and wellness benefits Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays Paid time off for volunteer activities to help give back to our communities Pension Plan Tuition Reimbursement Program to achieve your educational goals Continuous learning and career development Safety Commitments We make safety a part of every decision We make safety personal We have the courage to intervene

Responsibilities

The People Advisor will partner with managers and employees to deliver practical People & Culture guidance and drive people-centric initiatives. This role involves resolving employee relations matters and championing diversity and inclusion efforts.