Human Resources Lead

Human Resources Lead

The Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens’ Association (CCECA) seeks an experienced Human Resources Lead with labour relations expertise to manage key HR functions and promote a respectful, inclusive, and compliant workplace.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR and labour relations, represent the employer in union matters, and provide strategic advice to leadership.
• Oversee recruitment, selection, onboarding, retention, performance appraisals, training, organizational development, and other HR initiatives.
• Administer payroll and employee benefits.
• Prepare and monitor HR budgets, funding allocations, supporting documentation, and funding applications.
• Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures in compliance with legislation, funding requirements, accreditation standards, and the collective agreement.
• Conduct and document workplace investigations, assess findings, and recommend appropriate action.
• Lead CCECA’s health and safety program.
• Maintain secure and accurate HR and labour relations records, reports, and plans.
• Provide support for organizational operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree or diploma in human resources, business administration or a related field.
• At least four years of progressive HR experience, including labour relations, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, and policy development.
• Experience in a unionized environment
• Strong knowledge of Alberta employment legislation and current Canadian Human Resources (HR) practices.
• Fluency in speaking and writing English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin).

Preferred Assets

• CPHR designation or active progress toward obtaining it.
• Experience in a non-profit, seniors-serving or community services environment.
• Three years of administering collective agreements or supporting labour relations and workplace investigations.

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Language:

• Mandarin/Cantonese (required)

Work Location: In person