Human Resources & Administration Manager - Jobs in Miramichi, NB

Job Description

Miramichi, NBAM - 14657Meridia Recruitment Solutions has partnered with DEW Engineering & Development (DEW) to recruit a Human Resources & Administration Manager to join their team in beautiful Miramichi, New Brunswick.For over 40 years, DEW has engineered and manufactured essential equipment for army, navy, air force and police services, going from "concept to combat" and turning innovative ideas into field-proven products. Headquartered in Ottawa, along with a large-scale assembly facility in Miramichi, DEW is the largest and most advanced designer, integrator and manufacturer of state of the art Add-on-Armor in North America. What makes DEW truly unique is their flexibility, providing customized solutions that are engineered and manufactured to meet their clients' specific requirements.Role Description:Reporting directly to the President, the Human Resources & Administration Manager, in collaboration with DEW's corporate office, leads Human Resources programs and policies as they apply to employee relations, compensation, benefits, performance and staffing levels. He/she also manages the health and safety and administration programs at DEW's Miramichi location.By joining DEW, you will be part of an organization that truly values your opinion and gives you the opportunity to play a key role in the strategic direction of the company. This is an opportunity to work with talented people who have a passion for the solutions they provide and the organization they work for. DEW offers opportunities for growth, a competitive compensation and benefits package including a compressed work week, and an environment that promotes personal and professional success.Your responsibilities will include:

• Offer strategic Human Resources support as it relates to the planning, development and implementation of HR programs, ensuring HR strategies align with corporate objectives;
• Ensure company policies are well designed to achieve business goals, optimize employee commitment and individual development, and comply with all relevant regulations;
• Manage the recruitment process including forecasting staffing needs based on organizational strategic direction;
• Manage short and long-term disability and injury claims, coordinating with insurance providers and employees on return to work programs;
• Maintain positive employee relations, counselling and guiding management on personnel decisions, providing sound advice and acting as a strategic partner;
• Oversee and execute the Orientation program for new hires;
• Act as the Designated Official for the Controlled Goods Program for the Miramichi facility; as well as an Alternate Company Security Officer for DEW;
• Lead organizational development programs, including performance management and training initiatives;
• Administer safety initiatives and programs, maintaining the very strong safety record of the company.

Your Qualifications:As the ideal candidate, you are a senior human resources professional with proven leadership experience and understanding of the broad range of HR functions within a manufacturing environment. You have a strong sense of confidence, empathy and maturity that allows you to read a situation and the people involved ensuring there is a positive outcome, and that respect is maintained above all else. Along with the ability to always perform with tact and professionalism in a fast-paced, ever changing environment, you have a natural ability to bring others up around you with your positivity and team orientation.Qualifications include:

• Post-secondary education with an emphasis in Human Resource Management;
• Minimum 7 years' experience in a Human Resources Generalist or Business Partner role, with demonstrated expertise in a broad range of HR functions;
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment;
• Previous experience working with HRIS, payroll software as well as MS Office;
• Exceptional organizational, planning and problem solving skills;
• High levels of integrity, tact and maturity when dealing with sensitive or confidential information;
• Sound knowledge and understanding of applicable employment laws and practices;
• CHRP designation is considered an asset.

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking "Apply Now" below.For more information contact Austin McLennan, Senior Consultant, at 902-424-1103 and amclennan@kbrs.ca or Rick Neima, Recruitment Specialist at 902-421-4407 and rneima@kbrs.ca, or please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Austin or Rick know.Meridia Recruitment Solutions connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.To learn more about Meridia Recruitment Solutions, our job opportunities, and career advice we invite you to explore our site and subscribe for career alerts.