Employee Relations Partner (Project Management)
Location: Ottawa, CanadaIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.
Employee Relations Partner
Ottawa, Canada- Hybrid
Position Summary
Thales is looking for an Employee Relations Partner to provide outstanding human resources support services to Thales managers, while ensuring that our Thales employees have a positive, productive and engaging experience throughout their career within the Group.
Key Areas of Responsibility
The role will be responsible for the delivery of cyclical HR Campaigns and Projects that are well executed, relevant and educational. Shaping employee experience and engagement to move it from being a just a process to ‘coming alive' as an interactive career-development experience. The role will also conduct investigations and help build a high performing culture.
Acts as a key partner for the business and HRBPs, advising as appropriate on employee and manager queries
Conducts regular manager outreach sessions working directly with managers to provide proactive outreach and support on a variety of items to include; HR policy interpretation, employee and manager coaching, employee education and training, program related issues including performance management, performance improvement plans, compensation queries, etc.
Conducts voluntary employee exit interviews, gathering any relevant information, disseminates that information as appropriate while ensuring that appropriate exit procedures are followed
With a good understanding and experience of employment legislation, support the prompt resolution of employee relations issues for employees and recommend proactive measures to minimize related matters – this includes: handling disputes, escalated disability cases, harassment allegations and investigations
Delivers and provides support for HR programs, activities, policies, procedures and compliance including: Employee Relations, Onboarding, Leave of Absence coordination, Documentation Harmonization and support functions, MyThales HR Agent and Workday inquiries and support, creation/maintenance of documentation and content on the intranet (Teams On-Line, Sphere etc.)
Work closely with HR Shared Services teams to ensure successful delivery and implementation of HR Projects; e.g. campaigns, change activities and systems implementations etc.
Provide implementation support for change programs and initiatives (Group Initiatives, COE-led projects, Strategic HR-led projects (typically OD type activity and executive-led business improvement projects e.g. GBU Reorganizations).
Support the Employee Relations Team and the broader HR organization as needed with the day-to-day compliance of policies and queries related to legal cases and investigations
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field of study with a minimum of 5+ years of relevant work experience, including experience in Human Resources, or Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant work experience, including experience in Human Resources
Knowledge of relevant Canadian employment standards and practices.
Prior HR experience in a large, complex multinational enterprise.
Demonstrated experience interacting and presenting to at all levels and influence as appropriate to ensure successful outcomes.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive and difficult issues professionally and in a confidential manner.
Action oriented individual, who demonstrates high accountability, sound judgment, proven decision-making abilities, and the demonstrated ability to appropriately prioritize work.
Ability to work collaboratively with HRBPs and other specialized units, and internal customers at all levels, while taking a proactive approach to customer service and building strong professional relationships.
If you're excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!
Special Position Requirements
Schedule: Core Business Hours Monday-Friday.
Physical Environment: Hybrid work environment (Office and Remote) with a current expectation of at least three (3) days working from within the office each week.
Travel: Anticipated business travel estimated at less than 10% annually. Both domestic and international travel is possible
What We Offer
Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
•Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
•Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
•Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
•Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.
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Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.
This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.
Salary Minimum: 95000Salary Maximum: 95000