The Seegmiller Group of Companies is hiring a Human Resources Generalist for a 14-month contract position expected to begin in August 2014. 

E. & E. Seegmiller Limited is an excavation and construction company founded in 1927, when twin brothers Egbert and Edgar Seegmiller pooled their resources to purchase a Keystone steam shovel. The first major roadwork involved excavation for the highway from Waterloo to Elmira, which was accomplished primarily by day labourers using shovels and horse-drawn wagons. Since that time, there is hardly a road in the region that Seegmiller has not worked on. Today E. & E. Seegmiller is a major civil contractor in the Province of Ontario, and the group of companies specializes in road construction, paving, aggregate, and custom with approximately 250 employees province-wide.
Supporting the Human Resources and Safety department, the primary responsibilities of the Human Resources Generalist are to assist in the implementation and administration of HR programs and initiatives to support business objectives and to maintain positive employee relations. This is a visible position which includes daily contact with employees, supervisors, management and representatives of external agencies.

Duties include:

• Develop & implement company policies and procedures, including revisions, implementation and communication.
• Prepare and maintain confidential employment records, contracts and staff correspondence. Work closely with the Payroll Administrator on documentation and processing of personnel adjustments.
• Promote a positive, safety-conscious work environment through communication with employees; responding to general inquiries, and resolving issues in a timely manner in accordance with legislation and company policies and procedures.
• Provide practical advice and assistance to Management in the areas of employee relations, performance management, progressive discipline and documentation, consistent and fair policy application, and legislation awareness.
• Provide Management and other staff with support and advice for complex labour-related matters including the interpretation and application of collective agreements, collective bargaining, grievance handling and resolution. Work with all stakeholders including management staff and union representatives to foster a positive labour relations climate.
• Administer company health benefits plan and Employee Assistance Program; responding to employee inquiries and assisting in efficient resolution of issues that may arise.
• Administer in-house company pension plan including database maintenance, responding to inquiries and processing pension-related transactions. Knowledge of Ontario Pension legislation is an asset. 
• Deliver training programs, such as our new employee orientation, and other key training initiatives while evaluating and revising programs as necessary.
• Assist in ensuring organizational compliance with applicable legislative requirements and corporate policies.
• Assist in driving the HR strategy for building organizational capability, employee engagement, performance management, communications, rewards and recognition, etc.
• Work closely with the HR & Safety Manger and the Health & Safety Coordinator to promote and maintain the company Health & Safety program. This may include assisting in the Early and Safe Return-to-Work Program and the disability/claims management process.
• Maintain and develop initiatives within the company wellness program. This includes leadership of the company wellness committee and issuing monthly wellness newsletters.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education (Degree or Certificate) in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Working toward Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation (preferred).
• Knowledge of employment-related legislation with the ability to interpret and apply provincial and federal legislation as it relates to employment.
• Experience developing, implementing and training staff on HR policies and procedures.
• Strong administrative acumen with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work and exercise initiative to ensure an efficient and quality level of service.
• Ability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all departments and employees in a team oriented environment.
• Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information and apply sound judgment accordingly.
• Strong written & oral communication skills with the ability to communicate at various levels within the organization.

To Apply, please send a resume and cover letter to careers@seegmiller.com citing “Human Resources Generalist” in the Subject Line. Electronic documents in PDF or MS Word only please.