Lead People Advisory Specialist (Temp)
EPAM Canada is looking for a Lead People Advisory Specialist in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, for a 1-year temporary contract. This role will play an integral part in helping to create a great workplace experience emphasized by EPAM’s core values and behaviors. The ideal candidate will be ‘hungry’ and passionate about continuous improvement, a strategic, critical thinker and enthusiastic about the employee experience to create an engaging workplace for our employees.
Reporting to the Head of People for Canada, the Lead People Advisory Specialist is responsible for providing a broad range of front-line human resource services to the managers and employees within the Kitchener office. With a requirement to be in the Kitchener office for 3-4 days/week, this is a great opportunity for an individual looking to take their base HR knowledge and experience to the next level in a fast-paced global company.
Responsibilities
- Involvement in the full employee life cycle from Onboarding to Offboarding with the opportunity to take the lead with some initiatives
- Provide coaching, guidance and resources to employees and managers with respect to career development, performance management and employee relations in line with programs, policies, and local legislation
- Working knowledge of Canada and provincial legislation in order to help develop and implement changes in policies and procedures as well as educate and advise managers and employees
- Proven ability to understand the business and translate it into people programs, policies and initiatives that support the employee experience while drive business results
- Proactively reviews and analyzes people data and metrics to identify trends and recommend innovative solutions to improve the employee experience
- Represent Canada and participate in internal global programs in the areas of career development, performance management, learning and wellness
- Work closely with the People Operations Team, ensure the administration of benefits, leaves of absence, employee communication and compliance
Requirements
- 3+ years of general HR experience in a fast-paced, innovative workplace
- Education in Human Resources or equivalent experience
- Working knowledge of Canada and provincial employment legislation and regulations
- Outstanding communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. The ability to prioritize competing demands
- Self-managing, self-starter with a client-centric service approach
- Experience in a coaching role and support of teams to create an atmosphere of trust
- Work towards a Human Resources Professional designation would be an asset
- Preferred experience in a global organization
