People And Culture Manager

THE OPPORTUNITYWe have an exciting opportunity for a People &
Culture Manager to joina leading educational childcare provider based in Edmonton. Reporting into the President, this is a key position within the management team and is responsible for all human resource activities throughout multiple operations. This is a great role if you have the passion and experience overseeing payroll, recruitment and onboarding, implementing programs and initiatives, policy development, and impacting and building a strong corporate culture.THE ORGANIZATIONKepler Academy offers full-time early learning and childcare services for children between the ages of 16 weeks and 6 years, and out-of-school care for children between 6 and 12 years. They are currently based in Edmonton but are expanding to other sites across the province.For more information, please visit their website at:
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//www.Kepleracademy.CaRESPONSIBILITIESPromote the corporate mission, vision and values, living by them in all areas of your day.Handle all aspects of HR complaints, including but not limited to wrongful dismissal, ensuring fair and lawful resolution processes are followed with sensitivity and confidentiality.Support a portfolio of companies under different areas of industry and align consistent practices across them.Manage full cycle recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, training and benefits.Build and maintain relationships between operations and Human Resources to create understanding and adoption of HR strategies, processes, policies and initiatives.Implement HR projects such as reward and recognition, talent attraction and retention.Develop programs to improve engagement, using tools such as Employee Engagement and Pulse Surveys to identify areas for improvement.Provide support and direction to management for employee relationship management including disciplinary process and resolution of employee issues and concerns.Provide management with information and support with HR related legislation, inclusive of Human Rights Act, Privacy Act, Employment Standards, and Health and Safety legislation.Manage WCB claims and leave of absences inclusive of modified duties and accommodation requests.Prepare and present reports to the President.Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management processes.HRIS management, strong knowledge of Dayforce to continue implementation and training of additional modules.Dayforce Payroll and Time &
Attendance knowledge tooverlook bi-weekly payroll and ensure compliance.Develop and update human resources policies and programs to align with changes in operational and employee needs.QUALIFICATIONSDegree/Diploma in Human Resources Management.7+ years’ experience working in a Generalist type role, with HR management experience.Completed or working towards a CHRP designation.Payroll experience required, Payroll Certification an asset.Experience with Dayforce required, including familiarity with other Human Resource Management Systems.Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills including ability to effectively communicate and adapt to each audience.Ability to prioritize, with strong organization skills.Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the companyIn-depth knowledge of labour law and HR best practices.Class 5 license and own transportation with ability to travel throughout Edmonton and area as required. This position based out of West Edmonton Corporate office.KEY COMPETENCIESThrives in a fast-paced environment.Able to coach, mentor and motivate staff.Passionate about HR.Strong relationship-building skills and diplomacy.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Flexible, very well-organized and detail-oriented.Superb time management skills and able to prioritize tasks and competing priorities.Ability to adapt quickly to technology.FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACTSANDY JACOBSON | T:
780.944.1327 | E:
[email protected] | www.Richardsonsearch.Ca