• Provide HR Advisory role to approximately 400 employees across two provinces (Manitoba and Saskatchewan).• Advise, support and coach leaders in the interpretation and application of multiple collective agreements and legislative standards.• Lead and participate in collective bargaining negotiations for various unions and associations.• Participate, prepare and attend grievance and arbitration meetings between employer and employee representatives.• Developed and implemented Western Canada compensation recommendation for frontline non-union employees and all sales representatives.• Plan, lead, administer and sustain key initiatives like performance management, succession planning and leadership development.• Design and execute staffing and retention strategies, including campus leadership programs.• Participate and lead special projects at the regional level under leadership of the corporate offices for PepsiCo Beverages.• Support various initiatives to increase organization health and safety.• Manage effectively with overlapping tasks, working independently with minimal supervision.

As the Senior HR Advisor, I provide assistance and leadership aimed at helping Encanex achieve its organizational objectives. I ensure that the HR Department and Encanex are in compliance with all applicable federal and provincial legislation. I work as a strategic partner with the company's senior management team. I provide leadership and advice in recruitment, selection, promotions, transfers, contract negotiation, job classification, performance evaluation, and employee relations according to policies and organizational principals. I work to discover new ways of attracting top talent and ensure Encanex has a succession plan in place for unforeseen changes. I serve as the primary contact for our benefits program and service provider. I investigate and provide resolution to employee relations issues. I participate in ongoing employee development and training, and provide recommendations on leadership and organizational behaviors. I work on projects for the development of policies and programs, and coordinate with the financial department on personnel budgets. I make presentations to the senior management and president of the company as necessary. I work with the senior management team to develop a comprehensive strategic organizational development program for Encanex. I work to identify and address issues that affect the overall health of the organization; morale, effectiveness, turnover, absenteeism, and productivity.

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As an HR Consultant, I provide advice as it relates to the overall HR Plan within the department, working with client managers across the Atlantic Region in Public Works & Government Services Canada

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