Sr. People & Culture Generalist

at  SUMMIT NANOTECH CORPORATION

Demand for lithium is growing exponentially in tandem with the growing electric vehicle market. Summit Nanotech is an award-winning technology company on the cusp of becoming the global leader in the lithium mining space. Our technology is designed to be efficient, low energy, cost effective, and surpass all environmental standards. As we transition to a new energy future, the world needs our technology, and we need amazing people to add to our growing, dynamic, and innovative team.
Summit Nanotech is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Sr. HR Generalist to work with the People team to provide end-to-end HR programming, guidance and support to employees and leaders across our teams. This opportunity will appeal to those who have a wide breadth of HR experience, thrive working in a dynamic environment and come with a creative, solutions focused mindset. If you like the freedom to build and implement programs and work hands on with passionate people across the company to help create an amazing place to work, then this is for you.

SKILLS AND QUALITIES

• 8+ years of HR Business Partner/HR Generalist experience. 5+ years with Compensation/Benefits/Total Rewards would be a strong asset.
• Excellent knowledge of Canadian Federal and Provincial employment law. US experience a plus!
• A critical thinker who can combine multiple sources of information to create practical solutions and relevant programming, policies and processes.
• Strong project management skills that drive accountability and results.
• Startup experience is a plus – history of successfully working and thriving in a high pace/high change environment.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills with comfort presenting information in small and large group settings.
• A positive, “roll up your sleeve” team-player attitude and customer focused approach to deal with challenging situations with integrity, empathy, and humility.
• Experience with ADP or other HR Systems is a plus; proficiency with MS Office 365 programs including Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
• Post-secondary education is required, with a preference for a Human Resource-related discipline.
• CPHR Designation is an asset.
  Summit Nanotech takes pride in our inclusive corporate culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, marital status, actual or perceived sexual orientation. We value diversity and recognize that experience comes in many forms and skills are transferable. If you feel passionate about this opportunity and believe that you have the skills to excel in this role, please apply today.
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• Develop, recommend, and implement People solutions in alignment with business goals. This may include Employee Relations, Performance Management, Succession & Workforce Planning, Total Rewards, Disability Management, Benefits, Leadership Development, and Organization Design.
• Assist with creating an employee experience that is in line with our culture, values, and business strategy.
• Manage our total rewards offering (compensation, benefits and more) ensuring it is fit for purpose and up to date, competitive and compelling.
• Evolve and implement People processes across all our programming to ensure consistency and internal equity.
• Accountable to ensure that People processes are compliant with company policies and current employment legislation in Canada and the US.
• Provide coaching to employees and leaders to assist them in effectively applying company policies, guidelines and regulations to employee issues and concerns (e.g., performance, behavior, conflict resolution, termination). Mediate and facilitate conflict resolution as required.
• Make data-driven recommendations that aid in improving team performance, retention, and the overall employee experience across the company.
• Be visible and accessible in the Calgary office and willing to travel as needed to our other locations.
• Develop and facilitate training and development as needed.
• Participate as needed in the audit of our HRIS, payroll, and benefit information to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support our Health and Safety programs and procedures.