Do you want to work with an organization that empowers you, encourages you to think strategically and creatively and has THE BEST team environment?
Are you an energetic person that is focused on bringing the best to the people you serve?
Is AWESOME a word that would describe you?
If yes, please keep reading… this is your new home!
Britespan is looking for a seasoned, energetic and passionate HR professional to join our growing team as the Director of HR. We are quickly becoming the fastest growing manufacturer in the fabric building industry, and need skilled, passionate individuals to join our growing team! Britespan offers competitive wages, health benefits, and pension.
Title: Director of HR Reporting Manager: President Direct Reports: 1+; HR Generalist
Salary Range: $90,000 – $120,000 based on experience Primary Location: 688 Josephine Street, Wingham, ON Standard Hours: 8 am – 5 pm; Monday – Friday Travel Requirements: May be required to travel throughout Canada and US to support business needs. Ability to work Remote: As per company policy Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Why Britespan?
Work as part of a fun and engaging team out of our corporate office
Freedom in creativity
New and challenging work (not repetitive!)
Experience new markets and products on a regular basis
Always busy; never a dull moment!
Be part of the team driving R&D and CI initiatives
Great work and intellectually challenging
Small, friendly team environment
Competitive pay
Annual clothing allowance
Advancement Opportunities
Great Corporate Culture
Employee appreciation events
Engaged in community support / engagement initiatives
Growing company & industry
Benefit and Pension
Position Summary:
The Director of Human Resources must embody the values and vision of Britespan supporting the organizational culture. While leading the day-to-day functions of the HR team, this role will support all divisions, leadership, and employees within Britespan by leading and facilitating company policies, procedures, recruitment, and employee relations while operating to foster a healthy company culture based on our core values. Key to the role is formulating partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added services to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization.
All employees are to participate in, and positively contribute to the company culture, Health and Safety initiatives, continuous improvement and abide by the Employment Standards Act and all company policies and procedures while maintaining a customer service mindset.
Position Qualifications:
Education & Knowledge
Post-secondary education in Human Resources
CHRP/CHRL/CHRE designation
Knowledge of HR best practices, processes, policies, relevant employment standards, and legislation
Knowledge of Canadian and US employment law and related legislation; Primarily Ontario, and Michigan
Exposure to Alberta, Quebec, Saskatchewan, California, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Texas, Montana, South Carolina, New York – asset
Standard First Aid and Mental Health First Aider – asset
Skills
Action-oriented bringing deliverables to close leveraging a strong work ethic
Demonstrate sound judgement with the ability to think strategically and execute tactically
Manage and move through both strategic and day-to-day matters effectively while driving multiple competing priorities
Navigate sensitive situations appropriately confidently and with confidentiality
Negotiate complex and confidential situations with confidence and efficiency
Collaborate across many teams, levels, and situations with a flexible skillset applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Passionate about coaching leaders and employees with strategic input and advice displaying an enthusiastic and hands-on approach
Strong leadership, relationship development, and influencing skills
Computer proficiency (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Exposure to Smartsheet – asset
Experience
12+ years of human resources experience as an HRBP
7+ years in an HR leadership role in a professional corporate environment
ADP or other HRIS systems
Confidential information
Conflict resolution
Policy & procedure development and implementation
Recruitment & retention
Training & development
WSIB case management and RTW programs
Experience in a manufacturing organization – asset
Communication
Excellent oral and written communication including the ability to influence / convince an audience and negotiation and conflict resolution
Interface and collaborate with all companies and departments
Strong presentation skills with a clear and concise communication style
Effective interpersonal, written and verbal communications
Able to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
Responsibilities:
Maintain and Develop Standard Operating Procedures, Policies, Workflows, and Processes that support consistency and efficiency within the HR department and organization
Drive Departmental and Organizational activities and needs associated with the Human Resources
Provide direct reports with direction, guidance, and coaching on day-to-day activities by ensuring the team is building positive relationships and credibility across all levels of the organization
Contribute to and develop the organizations’ people’s strategy, focusing on team and culture
Partner closely with Senior Management and Operations Leadership Team, offering advice and direction on go-forward strategies and operational planning
Partner with leadership to establish consistent performance management, career planning, and compensation benchmarking
Consult, coach, and influence Leaders and Managers in all aspects of their team members’ employees and help drive team effectiveness
Supports organizational and leaderships efforts to effectively manage & lead change
Provide the team with day-to-day guidance and support on more complex HR matters
Provide professional, clear, and constructive communication to employees and leadership
Ensure employee relations issues are resolved appropriately and timely and operate in a closed-loop communication environment
Lead all aspects of employee relations issues sensitively and effectively, by working with leaders, managers, and employment counsel as needed
Identify and problem-solve employee matters strategically, fairly, and thoughtfully
Oversee all HR KPI’s and provide organizational support for other departments
Hire HR team members, and manage performance, coaching, and priorities within the department
Driving a positive HR team environment while executing efficiently and accurately
Responsible for managing such initiatives as the attendance and / or the quality incentive
Support the organization’s safety programs and goals
Driving ADP’s HRIS development
Maintain company organization charts and employee directory
Policy / procedure development and implementation
Ensure job descriptions are up to date and compliant with all regulations
Canada Ontario Job Grant and other government funding sourcing, application and program facilitation
Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives
Oversee and facilitate periodic employee surveys, compiling results back to management and assisting in closing the loop with employees on outcomes and actions as a result
Point of contact for any independent government organizations such as MOL & MOE
Ensure organizational compliance regarding regulations and laws by executing necessary policies and procedures. (e.g., WSIB/Workers Compensation, (Mi)OSHA, etc.)
Embody and promote the values of Britespan
Manage and advise throughout the employment lifecycle, including:
International recruitment & selection
Collaborate with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (including LMIA application and audit)
Onboarding management and facilitation
Respirator Fit program training and administration
Oversee the return to work of staff, the ability to remain at work for injured or disabled staff, duty to accommodate issues, or other performance related issues involving illness or disability
Training program development and facilitation; internal and external
Workforce compensation planning and trend forecasting; COLA, market, & retention
Time and attendance tracking
Design and implement employee retention strategies
Conduct performance and salary reviews
Succession planning
Progressive discipline and workplace investigations
Termination and outplacement assistance
Filing / record
Other duties as assigned
Working Conditions / Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Walking or other means of transport
Standing
Sitting
Kneeling
Bending / twisting
Lifting / carrying
Use of upper extremities
Stair climbing
Travel: to work, within facilities, within province, international **Unchaperoned
Safety:
Follow the guidelines outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Encourage fellow employees to work safely and to report hazardous or unsafe conditions immediately to their Supervisors
Follow all company policies and procedures including wearing all required PPE
About Britespan Building Systems Inc.:
Britespan has been in the steel-framed fabric structure industry since 2010 and offers the widest product line available today. We design, engineer and manufacture each product line in-house. With Authorized Dealerships across North America and Europe, Britespan is rapidly growing their global presence.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those short-listed will be contacted.
Interested in applying?
Please fill out the following application and attach your resume:
https://www.britespanbuildings.com/7i6j
If you have any problems attaching your resume to the application, please send the resume to the email below with the subject: HR Director
resume@britespanbuildings.com
Referral Bonus Details: In your application email, please put the name of the person you are referring as it appears on their resume. If multiple applicants, whom are hired, refer another applicant, the bonus will be paid to the 1st person to refer the applicant. The bonus shall be paid upon completion of the referred applicants probationary period.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those short-listed will be contacted.
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