Human Resources Advisor
Job No:
89634
Location:
Medicine Hat, Alberta
- Excellent opportunity for a Human Resources Advisor with experience in a wide variety of HR functions to take on a pivotal role
- Put your HR expertise and leadership skills to work in a collaborative team environment
- Receive competitive compensation and benefits with a global leader
About the Organization
Methanex is the world's largest supplier of methanol to major international markets in North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe and Latin America. Methanol can be found in products from windshield washer fluid to recyclable plastic bottles, plywood floors to paint, silicone sealants to synthetic fibers. The energy sector is one of the most rapidly growing markets for the use of Methanol and greatly relies on the expertise and commitment of Methanex as their trusted supplier.
With the care of the environment as the root of their business, Methanex is a Responsible Care® company committed to the safe, ethical and environmentally sound management of the chemicals it makes and uses. Responsible Care® is an ethic established by the Chemical Industry Association of Canada (CIAC). The Responsible Care® ethic is an integral part of Methanex’s global commitment to ensuring the well-being of all stakeholders, wherever Methanex does business.
About the Opportunity
Methanex is currently seeking a Human Resources Advisor to join the HR team in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, you will lead the effective delivery of a variety of critical HR functions at the Medicine Hat methanol production site. Specifically, you will focus on compensation and benefits planning, performance and talent management, workforce planning, and the facilitation of strategic leadership development, as well as involvement with strategic global initiatives.
The HR Advisor further supports day-to-day HR operations in the areas of recruitment, systems development and testing, planning and revision of employee services programs, and other related support.
This position is identified as a strategic, talent acquisition opportunity with links to future succession potential.
Key accountabilities include:
- Leading strategic salary and benefits planning initiatives, including the collection of benchmarking data and the preparation and submission of compensation data surveys
- Coordinating assignments for employees transitioning to and from global roles, including coordination of special compensation provisions
- Leading performance management processes, including site application of global tools for goal setting and performance reviews, training and communication to the site on performance planning tools, and ensuring process and annual reporting is completed
- Guiding leaders regarding the performance improvement process including performance improvement planning, application of the disciplinary guideline and other appropriate measures to ensure workplace accountability
- Leading the site management team in talent and succession planning efforts; supporting individual planning processes to prepare future site and global succession candidates for leadership and critical roles within the organization, and setting targets and goals regarding readiness for next step roles
- Overseeing the employee anniversary awards program and other related recognition initiatives
- Overseeing HR disability management processes in conjunction with the Occupational Health Advisor and the Payroll Coordinator
- Providing guidance on applicable Human Resources legislation, practices and trends, as well as HR practices within Methanex
For this senior role, we are seeking an experienced HR professional with an undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or other related disciplines, in combination with a minimum of eight (8) years of HR experience with proven leadership ability in the areas of compensation planning, performance and talent management, and general HR practices.
The successful candidate will also demonstrate:
- A high degree of fundamental human resources functional knowledge
- Knowledge and experience with a major HRIS application, including advanced reporting
- Superior project management, planning, and analysis skills
This role is well suited to someone with leadership experience and a demonstrated ability to influence business outcomes and working culture. With a strong customer focus and dedication to exceeding the expectations of internal and external customers, you are results oriented and able to consistently meet and exceed identified goals. You also possess strong business acumen, strategic thinking skills and a personal commitment to on-going self-development.
The ability to build and maintain constructive relationships at all levels of the organization is essential for success in this role. Collaborative, diplomatic and tactful, you possess superior facilitation and coaching skills and demonstrate respect and sensitivity to cultural differences. You are also able to maintain information in absolute confidence.
This role calls for someone who is highly flexible and readily adaptable to meeting the evolving operational and business demands. You have sound judgment and the ability to make valuable decisions and recommendations based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, and experience. Most importantly, you are highly organized and detail oriented. With strong time management skills, you have a demonstrated ability to effectively manage concurrent activities and tasks, often under tight deadlines.
About the Benefits
Building on our core values of integrity, trust, respect and professionalism, our corporate culture encourages communication and teamwork and rewards employees for creativity and innovation. We are also very active in supporting educational and training/development initiatives. We sponsor scholarships and co-op programs at local colleges and universities as well as hands-on training programs at our manufacturing facilities.
In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you can expect an industry competitive salary along with the following benefits:
- Incentive bonus plan
- 4 weeks paid vacation
- Medical/Dental plan
- Pension plan and optional Share purchasing plan
- Regular social events
- Possible relocation assistance for the right candidate
Join this thriving and team focused market leader today and expand your experience with a new challenge - Apply Now!
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