HR & Labour Relations Coordinator

LafargeHolcim

  • Surrey, BC
  • $24.00-30.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Overview:Lafarge is currently looking for a someone who has a passion for Labour Relations, and possesses strong communication, research and administration skills. Based out of the Surrey Plant this is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in Human Resources with a focus on Labour Relations. Come join and grow your career with an industry leader. The Employee and Labour Relations Coordinator will have an opportunity to experience and contribute to many different aspects of Lafarge. The position will focus on researching various Labour Relations issues and best practices, providing general HR and LR project support, and assisting with key administrative duties. Excellence is measured by timely submission of accountabilities while ensuring a high degree of accuracy. The individual in this position must be a self-starter, able to work independently and who is committed to maintaining absolute confidentiality and professionalism.Structure:
The incumbent will report directly to the Employee and Labour Relations Manager and the Employee & Labour Relations Business Partner for Western Canada. The successful individual will also work with our Shared HR services center as well as the market Human Resources Managers and payroll administrators. Reaching out to internal and external stakeholders and resources to obtain needed information and to complete tasks will be an expectation.Summary: * Safety Culture: Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas
  • Academic Research: Gather, consolidate, review and analyze Labour and Employee Relations data, both internal and external
  • Communication: Present research findings both verbally and in writing
  • Vision: Understand current trends in Labour and Employee Relations and apply this knowledge to identify opportunities for growth and change.
  • Other: Perform all other duties as required.
Responsibilities:Labour Relations:
  • Assist with preparation for, and possibly participate in collective bargaining.
  • Research and analyze wages and benefits to help lead negotiator prepare bargaining recommendations
  • Research and prepare rate comparisons including an analysis of internal and external/competitor rates.
  • Prepare the costing model for negotiations and further develop the existing model.
  • Coordinate the preparation of the mandate book in conjunction with other members of the applicable business
  • Includes preparing demographic information
  • Summarizing previous collective agreement and highlights, where relevant, from the last round of bargaining
  • Analyzing competitive landscape
  • Summarizing financial data provided by the operation
  • Summarizing risk and contingency plans where applicable
  • Take detailed notes in bargaining sessions
  • Assist with drafting the agenda, counter offers and the Memorandum of Agreement with direction from the lead negotiator/bargaining committee.
  • Track monthly CPI changes. Use this information to update graphs comparing Lafarge wage increases to CPI.
  • Assist in interpretation and preparation of collective agreement summaries and submit to the ABS for payroll purposes.
  • Review and draft the collective agreements
  • Assist in preparation for Arbitrations and possibly attend as an observer
  • Assist with tracking of arbitrations, grievances and Human Rights claims as needed.
Employee Relations and Compensations/Benefits:
  • Assist with investigations
  • May include conducting interviews, producing final report and providing recommendations
  • Assist in the review of employee benefit plans and preparation of recommendations.
  • Handle employee relations' issues as assigned.
Human Resources (as needed by HR Team):
  • Take ownership of all projects and tasks assigned.
  • General Administrative Responsibilities
  • Work with MyLife and the Shared Services Center (ABS) Teams to gather and analyze employee data.
  • Track Grievances, Discipline, and other Employee Matters
Compensation: $24.00/hr - $30.00/hrQualifications:To be considered for this role, qualified candidates must have an educational background or be working towards a degree/certification in Labour Relations or Human Resources. Experience in the field is not required but is an asset. Industry knowledge is preferred but not required. Candidates must be strong team players but capable and comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.Education and Work Experience:
  • 3rd or 4th year Commerce student, preferably majoring in HR Management with a focus on Labour relations, who also has strong accounting and/or finance capabilities
  • Experience in Labour Relations or Human Resources is an asset but is not required
Knowledge and Skills:
  • Strong understanding of Canadian Labour and Employment laws in the Western Provinces or ability to learn quickly
  • Ability to work effectively on individual administrative tasks
  • Ability to work with limited supervision but capable of asking for help when needed
  • A preference for working with numbers
  • Maintain a high degree of discretion and confidentiality
  • Advanced skills working with MS Excel and Word and strong overall computer skills
  • Strong communications and interpersonal skills
  • General understanding of payroll, and compensation & benefits an asset
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Clear customer focus
  • Resourceful and high attention to detail
Competency Profile:
  • Dealing with ambiguity
  • Organized
  • Problem Solver
  • Self-managing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Self-motivated
  • Strong Ethics
  • Organizational Savvy
  • Detail Oriented
  • Analytical
Dimensions:
  • Territory covers Western Canada and Pacific Northwest including:
  • BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Washington, North & South Dakota
  • Multiple legislative jurisdictions with an Employee base of:
  • 1500+ Non Union hourly and 3000+ Unionized Hourly employees.
  • 600+ salaried employees
  • 70 Collective Agreements
  • 20 Union locals
As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

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