People & Culture Manager

  • Hamilton
  • Peak Associates Limited
Our client is a rapidly growing premiere home builder in Southern Ontario renowned for their innovation and commitment to excellence. The company is seeking an experienced HR professional to join their dynamic team. Reporting directly to the President, this role is pivotal in ensuring the safety and well-being of the workforce, developing a superior workforce through strategic recruitment and retention, enhancing the Human Resources department with effective systems and processes, cultivating an employee-oriented company culture that supports quality, continuous improvement, and high performance, and commits to personal and professional development.Responsibilities:Recruitment and Retention:Accountable for leading and executing the recruitment process Conduct strategic recruiting forecasting meetings to identify staffing needs and timelines.Review resumes and interview candidates for employment.Conduct new hire orientations and ensure a smooth and outstanding onboarding process.Develop and implement strategies to retain a high-performing workforce.Employee Relations: Develop and communicate HR policies, procedures, and programs.Demonstrate leadership by fostering positive employer-employee relationships and promoting high employee morale and motivation.Conduct investigations and resolve employee complaints and concerns.Advise managers on progressive discipline and employment issues.Implement and monitor safety and health programs.Demonstrate corporate culture by taking a key leadership role in Quarterly Town Hall meetings and activities, including employee engagement survey.Training and Development:Create, implement and train Management on performance management systems, including performance development plans (PDPs) and employee development programs.Develop and lead in-house employee training systems.Lead and manage external training programs with and consultants to improve employee knowledge, expertise and culture.Develop, implement and conduct critical Provide educational training and materials to with managers and employees.Be accountable for the management of corporate training budgets and all associated maintain employee training records.Organizational Development:Develop system for strategic succession planning, superior workforce development, key employee retention, and change management.Facilitate employee communication and feedback through various channels.Monitor and support the organization's culture to promote employee satisfaction and align with company goals.Participate in company-wide committees focused on wellness, training, environmental health, safety, and culture.Systems and Processes:Own the creation and successful implementation of engaging and robust HR programs, policies, procedures, and guidelines.Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.Maintain employee-related databases and prepare necessary reports.Compensation and Benefits:Assist with monitoring the company's wage and salary structure and variable pay systems.Conduct yearly competitive market research and prepare pay studies.Ensure accurate and timely completion of payroll.Administer benefits and RRSP programsAdminister disability and worker's compensation claims.Qualifications:Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources, preferable from the home building/real estate development sector Degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited University.Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now.Excellent communication and relationship skills, both oral and written.Strong organizational skills.High moral and confidentiality standards.