Human Resources Department Leader

What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.
Job Responsibilities:
Position Summary
The Human Resources Department Leader is responsible for the implementation and co-ordination of divisional policies and programs covering the following: employment, labour relations, wage and salary administration, orientation and training, placement, safety and health services, and environmental management system (EMS). The Department Leader directly or indirectly oversees the functions The Human Resources Department Leader oversees and directs the Human Resources team by supervising, planning, organizing, mentoring, and implementing Human Resources programs. This Manager must guide their team toward meeting divisional objectives and corporate objectives.
Required Skills & Experience
1. Must have completed post-Secondary education in Human Resources Management or equivalent.
2. Completion of HRPA designation.
3. Skill gained by experience - minimum 5 years in a leadership role.
4. Proficient computer skills in Microsoft office and HRIS (Workday, ADP).
5. Must possess tact, discretion, integrity, and maturity of judgement.
6. Certificate of Professional Standing (CHRP) a definite asset.
7. Must possess time management, leadership, communication, organizational, interpersonal and presentation skills.
Job Duties
1. Assist in the development and management of all Magna programs, and divisional HR Programs.
2. Develop and lead all direct reports within the HR Department to ensure successful day-to-day operations and support the implementation of all department initiatives.
3. Establish strong working relationships with all employees, department managers, direct reports, committees and teams to build trust and reinforce strong communication.
4. Assist in the development, implementation, and oversight of all HR systems for the division, including hiring, performance management, training & development, health & safety, environmental, and other HR systems required by the division, Cosma, Magna, ESA.
5. Influence the development, implementation of, or changes, to labour relation strategies necessary to foster the Magna Employee's Charter Principles and preserve a strong cultural foundation, quality work life environment within the division and drive any resulting programs or strategies as assigned.
6. Assist in establishing and maintaining effective policies and procedures for the division to ensure fair and consistent treatment of all employees.
7. Assist in the establishment and implementation of HR Department strategy, key performance indicators, and continuous improvement.
8. Actively involved in helping our company achieve strategic goals and continuous improvement objectives as outlined in the Business Plan.
9. Assists with department budgets for health services/cafeteria/security/human relations.
10.Maintains overall supervision of division recruitment, placement, and departmental training programs.
11. Directs preparation and implementation in anticipation of division's Employment Equity legislation.
12. Assists with the administration of wage/salary policies/structures and for appraisal programs.
13.Protects interest of employees in accordance with the division's personnel and appropriate governmental laws and regulations.
14. Directs the preparation/maintenance of reports necessary to carry out functions of the department and prepares reports for corporate as requested including participation in employee surveys.
15. Promotes/recommends continuous improvement suggestions including environment, people, processes and equipment/machinery.
16. Continuously develops their leadership skills.
17. Ensures fairness to direct reports, and encourages and participates in the Open Door Resolution Process for employee relation issues.
18. Provides employee coaching, development and training to ensure employees are trained or certified, as required.
19. Conducts performance appraisals informally or formally as required.
20.Conducts employee meetings as required.
21. Ensures the EMS requirements are established and implemented.
22. Ensures the performance of the EMS is reported to top management for review and continual improvement.
23. Participates in training programs as defined by Presstran.
24. Supports other supervisors in compliance with Presstran Health and Safety/Ergonomic/Environmental programs and procedures, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulation for Industrial Establishments, and other relevant Codes and Standards by:• evaluating health and safety performance of their supervisors• participating in performing regular workplace inspections to assist with hazard identification,• ensuring corrective actions are in place to address hazards;• reporting and leading investigation for all incidents, near misses, property damage etc.
General Expectations & Requirements
1. Follows and adheres to the requirements of IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 as required.
2. Perform all duties in a safe manner in accordance with Section 27 of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations for Industrial Establishments-Duties of Supervisors.
A) SUPERVISOR SHALL ENSURE THAT A WORKER: (a) works in the manner and with the protective devices, measures, and procedures required by this Act in the regulations; and (b) uses or wears the equipment, protective devices or clothing that the worker's employer requires to be used or worn.
B) AS SUPERVISOR SHALL, without limiting the strict duty imposed by subsection (A): (a) advise a worker of the existence of any potential or actual danger to the health or safety of the worker of which the supervisor is aware; (b) where so prescribed, provide a worker with written instructions as to the measures and procedures to be taken for protection of the worker; and (c) take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker.
3. Comes to work each day, as scheduled.
4. Approaches each day and each challenge with a positive attitude.
5. Conducts themselves in a professional manner when receiving or giving feedback/information, whether it is positive or constructive.
6. Supports and models the Presstran operational procedures/policies, Employee Handbook and "How We Work Together", Magna Employee's Charter, Magna Corporate Constitution.
7. Follows and complies with all operational procedures/policies as stated in the Employee Handbook, Quality, Environmental and Health and Safety programs.
8. Required to adhere to all Health and Safety programs in accordance with the OHSA. Follows and ensures the Company's procedures regarding safety rules and regulations are followed throughout their assigned area.
9. Takes pride in keeping their work area clean and tidy.
Working Equipment &/or Product Familiarity
Equipment:PC, telephone, photocopier, fax machine.
Software:AS/400 reporting software, Microsoft Office.
Responsibility & Working Conditions
Under the general direction of the General Manager, the incumbent confers regularly with other divisional staff specialists on matters directly related to all assembly operations. The incumbent requires excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal. The Dept. Leader works in an office environment but is exposed to elements such as noise/temperature during time spent on the plant floor collecting/exchanging information.
Accessibility & Accommodation
Presstran has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Cosma International