Human Resources Advisor
We are building a better future! At Saand we're not just co-workers we're a community that celebrates your passion and dedication. Your unique contribution is essential to our success, and we make sure you're not just seen but recognized. Our culture is one of appreciation, ensuring that your hard work doesn't just fuel our success today but sets the stage for your growth tomorrow.
We’re growing our team and are looking for a new colleagues to join the team. As an HR Advisor you will be part of the production and HR teams. You will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day human resources functions for a diverse client group of salary and hourly staff within the manufacturing facility. This is an in-person, stand-alone role located in our Stittsville, Ottawa plant, reporting to the Plant Manager and Human Resources. Interested candidates should have availability to provide HR support at least 1 afternoon shift (11am - 7pm) weekly.
If you love rolling up your sleeves and want to learn a business from the ground up, we invite you to submit your resume for this early career opportunity.
Headquartered in Etobicoke, Ontario Saand Inc. has over 4 decades of glass fabrication experience and has helped construct some of Ontario’s most iconic buildings.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Act as the first point of contact for employees regarding HR-related questions and concerns fostering an open-door policy approach to support the well-being, health, and safety of employees.
- Provide plant level support for recruitment activities. Support new hire orientation and onboarding processes ensuring seamless integration for new employees. Complete on and offboarding processes e.g., new hire surveys, exit interviews, payroll change form submissions, building access, PPE assignment and collection.
- Provide end-to-end employee services (including regular follow-up), and program support needs such as attendance and leaves management program (LOA, STD, WSIB, LTD, maternity/parental, etc.), town halls, updates to supervisors about return to work and complete related administrative requirements.
- Participate in plant lean initiatives such as Gemba walks, production meetings, and other continuous improvement activities.
- Collaborate with the local Plant Manager and the HR team to proactively promote employee engagement, safety, and wellness initiatives such as safety program initiatives, Jira safety incident report reviews, Toolbox and Small Talks and other employee and wellness communication needs or events.
- Active participation in the local Joint Health & Safety Committee
- Coordinate , track and deliver employee training programs to ensure compliance with safety and skill development initiatives.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, including personnel files, attendance, change forms nd timekeeping records.
- Stay abreast of the latest employment and human resources best practices.
- Assist the HR team with other interesting projects.
What we are looking for
- A positive attitude, a willingness to learn and motivation to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
- Post secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). Actively working towards or has attained their CHRP designation.
- Up to 2 years prior experience in HR in a manufacturing or production environment is preferred.
- Working knowledge of HR practices, procedures, employment laws and principles, as well as exposure to lean principles as applied in a manufacturing plant.
- Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational, detail orientation, mathematical, and time management abilities.
- Strong drive for results orientation; ability to prioritize, plan and execute.
- Detail and analytical orientation; capable of handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Strong MS Office skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, Outlook
Working Conditions:
- This role is primarily based within a manufacturing facility, and the HR Advisor will be expected to work on-site providing HR support.
- Monday to Friday 40-hours work week; weekly afternoon/evening shift hours and occaisional travel to Toronto.
- Preference for working in a highly collaborative, matrixed, team environment
- This is a stand-alone, individual contributor role
Work Environment:
Saand’s company culture and environment is one which promotes engagement, innovation, inclusion, and creativity in flow. We are a glass fabrication company – these position requires comfort with presence on plant floor to interact with production client groups
Saand is an inclusive environment committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, and will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that considers the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for Saand jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at careers@saand.ca
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Human resources: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
