The Manager, Human Resources is responsible for managing the following areas, but is not limited to, employee relations, employment law, and regulations compliance, policies & procedures, corporate governance, employment equity, pay equity, workplace accommodation and disability management, employee engagement, administrative expense and invoice management. This role will also oversee and support programs on employee perks and well-being, reward and recognition, learning and development, corporate events and other duties as assigned. The role will support Senior HR Leadership on various HR projects and initiatives as required.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Employee Relations

• Provide hands-on support on complex employee relations matters.
• Act as subject matter expert for the matters related to employee grievances and conflicts.
• Conduct workplace investigations, document findings, propose solutions and support decision implementation.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to advise on existing employee relation issues, facts and findings to facilitate resolutions while maintaining confidentiality.
• Support severance packages and terminations as requested.
• Review and maintain progressive discipline policies and procedures.

Policies & Employment Legislation

• Manage the Employee Polices & Procedures Manual, develop and implement HR policies and procedures in compliance with provincial and federal laws and regulations.
• Monitor changes to applicable employment legislations, audit internal programs and policies to ensure they meet the needs of organization and comply with overall corporate governance.
• Manage, plan, and execute Employment Equity and Pay Equity compliance programs.
• Support Annual Corporate Governance Training and manage documentation of Conflict-of-Interest disclosure forms.
• Manage variety of leave requests including but not limited to maternity leave, paternity leave, family caregiver leave, paid/ unpaid absences etc. and support return-to-work after absence.
• Inform management of continued challenges or areas of improvement while dealing with complex policy matters.
• Manage Ex-pat related affairs, immigration and work permits with support from team members.
• Ensure timely annual compliance reporting such as AODA, Pension reporting and other as required.
• Manages policy and compliance related audits, if any.

Workplace Accommodations and Disability Management

• Act as primary contact person for business, employees and external stakeholders for facilitating STD, LTD, Workplace Accommodations and return-to-work etc.
• Manage and execute short-term and long-term disability programs.
• Analyze disability programs for cost effectiveness and propose improvements in the plan.
• Liaise with disability program providers and ensure timely correspondence with employee ensuring swift decision making.
• Manage and support workplace accommodation requests ensuring adherence to the Human Rights legislation and regulations.
• Manage cases pertaining to workplace injuries, ensuring timely reporting to the government authorities and monitor case progress.
• Collaborate with business and develop return-to-work and/ or modified duties plans based upon individual case assessment, ensure documentation.
• Keep Payroll informed of case updates at all times ensuring accurate reporting of working hours or disability benefits of impacted employees for pay processing.

Learning & Development

• Lead and support Learning & Development initiatives of the company.
• Assess training needs, develop and implement programs. Deliver training programs as required.
• Manage LinkedIn Learning and other L&D avenues.

Employee Engagement

• Support annual Employee Engagement Survey, analysis and communications.
• Support and develop employee reward and recognition programs, including service awards.
• Oversee employee milestone announcements as requested such as bereavement and birth notices, gifts and celebratory messages etc.
• Manage employee related corporate events such as but not limited to annual corporate party, luncheons, fundraising events, staff meetings etc.
• Oversee employee perks, discount programs, well-being programs, Employee and Family assistance program, company gas cards etc.

Administration

• Support departmental budget monitoring process, log and track invoices and expenses, provide analysis.
• Oversee administrative functions such as office and kitchen supplies, vending machine contracts, vendor relationship management etc.
• Manage initial and renewal of OHIP, Driver’s License and SIN registration for Japanese Ex-pats.
• Oversee communications pertaining to People Services and Administration.
• Develop and coach direct reports; supervise workload, performance and deliver team results.
• Support HR team on other initiatives, projects or programs as required.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Required Skills / Attributes:

• High degree of professionalism, communication and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented, high logical and reasoning, problem solving, data analytical and reporting skills.
• Excellent team management, leadership skills, time management skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to deal with highly complex and sensitive situations while maintaining confidentiality.
• Highly driven to learn and develop self and increase expertise and knowledge in field of work

Qualifications

• University Degree in Business Management or Human Resources with 4-5 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Member of HRPA in good standing with CHRP/ CHRL Designation or working towards would be asset.
• Experience handling employee relations, investigations, workers compensation and disability matters.
• Knowledge of Pay Equity, Employment Equity, Federal Contractors Program an asset.
• Experience managing vendor relationship, expenses and invoices required.
• Experience in developing and executing HR programs required.
• Experience managing direct report would be an asset.

Physical Conditions

• Flexible work-schedule & extra hours when required.
• Sedentary – extended use of a computer.
• Travelling (5-10%) could be required.

Please apply using the following link Manager, Human Resources- Job Application no later than May 26, 2025. The application deadline may be subject to change in accordance with recruitment requirements.

Subaru Canada is committed to employment equity and encourages all qualified Aboriginal peoples, persons with disability and members of visible minorities to apply.
We are also committed to providing accommodation for people with disability. Please let us know if you require accommodation at any time during our recruiting process.
Background checks will be conducted during the final stages of the recruiting process.