Employee Relations Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Offer expert guidance on matters related to employee relations, encompassing performance management, disciplinary actions, and terminations.

• Address and resolve intricate and sensitive workplace challenges, including issues of harassment, discrimination, and whistleblower reports.

• Conduct intake processes, triage cases, and propose suitable resolution methods such as investigations, mediation, or management actions.

• Ensure uniform interpretation and implementation of policies, employment legislation, and organizational practices.

• Evaluate risks and provide equitable, consistent, and legally defensible recommendations.

• Collaborate with HR Business Partners on case strategies, risk evaluations, and decisions regarding escalation.

• Mentor leaders and HR partners in managing employee relations challenges and resolving conflicts within the workplace.

• Keep precise documentation and reporting of cases, ensuring adherence to legal and organizational standards.

• Recognize trends, emerging risks, and systemic issues, escalating findings to guide strategy and policy enhancements.

• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including HR, Legal, and Centres of Excellence, to maintain alignment and consistency across the enterprise.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5–7 years of progressive experience in employee relations or human resources.

• In-depth knowledge of Canadian employment legislation and best practices in employee relations.

• Proven capability to manage sensitive workplace matters, including investigations and fact-finding processes.

• Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment and the development of practical, legally sound recommendations.

• Exceptional advisory and influencing abilities, with a knack for effectively guiding leaders.

• Strong coaching skills to enhance leader effectiveness and accountability.

• Experience in matrixed or shared services environments involving multiple stakeholders.

• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment in complex situations.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the creation of documentation and reports.

• Postsecondary education in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business, or a related field; CHRP/CHRL designation is an asset.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.

• Paid vacation and sick leave.

• RRSP contributions.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Flexible working arrangements.