This is an exciting time to join Finning HR, where we are expanding our capabilities, investing in new people programs, and creating fresh opportunities for professional growth. You will work with a team that collaborates closely, supports one another, celebrates wins, and knows how to have fun while driving strong business results.
As a trusted advisor to leaders and employees across your assigned region, you will bring HR strategy to life—strengthening leadership capability, cultivating a high‑performing culture, and aligning people initiatives with business objectives. Your work will build strong relationships, enhance organizational effectiveness, and help shape the future of HR at Finning.Job Description:
Major Job Responsibilities:
Business Partnership / Customer Service
Collaborate and work proactively with business leaders, including senior leaders, in the areas of annual workforce planning, succession planning, talent management and leadership coaching.
Partner closely with the Centers of Excellences to implement human resources strategies, practices, processes, and programs that align to strategic goals and business priorities.
Be recognized as a trusted business partner to the Finning leadership team and provide council on HR, workforce and leadership matters and issues.
Develop a deep knowledge of Finning’s business to more effectively support business leaders.
Ensure compliance and provide guidance related to regulatory requirements.
Labor Relations / Employee Relations
Coach and advise front-line managers in the interpretation and application of applicable Collective Agreements and/or other related Corporate policies.
Facilitate and support leadership through the investigation process, including investigation resolution, progressive discipline application and potential employee termination.
Assist leaders in addressing employee behavioral and performance concerns utilizing Finning performance management tools and conflict resolution strategies.
Liaise with local Union Business Representatives on ongoing labour relations matters within respective client groups.
Organizational Effectiveness
Partner with client groups to design succession plans for key talent and positions. Identify training and development gaps and support the identification of high potential employees. Assists leaders in developing Career Development Plans with their employees and coaching leaders on career development discussions.
Identify and evaluate changes in industry practices and business trends and capitalizes on opportunities that will improve client operations including increasing team engagement and addressing inclusion and diversity initiatives.
Develop and fostering the organization's culture to build the climate for success.
Human Resources Programs
Provide direction, guidance and assistance in the successful execution of annual HR programs across Finning including compensation planning, performance management and talent reviews.
Identifies opportunities for educating and communicating with Finning’s people (e.g. presentations, project rollouts etc.).
Provide feedback to the HR Centers of Excellence regarding the effectiveness of Corporate programs and products.
Mandatory (Must-Have) Skills:
Post-secondary education in human resources management, labour relations management or a related field.
5+ or more years of professional-level human resource generalist experience, working and collaborating with business leaders in a consultative capacity.
Previous experience working with HRIS systems. Previous experience with Workday considered an asset.
HR designation (CPHR) or significant progress towards completion considered an asset
Experience working within a unionized heavy industrial environment is preferred.
At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.
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What We Do
Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 90 years. We sell, rent and provide parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications. Since 1933, when Finning was first established in Canada by Earl B. Finning, our name has conveyed integrity, reliability and resourcefulness. Over the years, the company has grown as a result of a genuine commitment to earning customer loyalty. With our broad product support infrastructure and unmatched service capabilities, we deliver solutions that enable customers to achieve the lowest equipment owning and operating costs while maximizing uptime. Finning employs over 13,000 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, Canada.
