Associate Relations Partner - Remote in ON or Atlantic Canada

What is an Associate Relations Partner?

This role is responsible for providing guidance and assistance to Associates and Managers within the organization on Associate Relations matters.

What will you be doing?

• Acts as a business partner to support and guide Managers and Senior Leaders in person or virtual as needed on Associate Relations matters

• Provides advice and counsel to managers and senior leaders on performance management, leaves of absence, workplace accommodations, investigation outcomes, and attendance management and return to work processes

• Advises Managers on disciplinary and/or termination situations

• Provides advice and counsel to managers and senior leaders on GoodLife’s internal policies and provincial Employment Standards legislation and interpretation, including proper administration for all provinces

• Produces letters and other documentation for Associate disciplinary issues, termination, accommodations, and other situations as required

• Supports and guides Associates in person or virtual as needed

• Responds to Associate questions and assisting with work-related concerns, workplace accommodation requests, safety concerns and other situations

• Attends clubs or offices in person as needed

• Subject Matter Expert in employment relations matters

• Acts as the main resource and subject-matter expert for all Human Resources legislation and interpretation

• Ensures compliance with all provincial employment standards legislation and works with Managers to update related policies and processes as the need arises

• Facilitates virtual and in-person seminars and trainings for all levels of management on various Human Resource and employment law topics such as the Employment Standards Act, the importance of enforceable contracts, progressive discipline and terminations

• Completes various reports for tracking of terminations, leaves, resignations accommodations, etc. as required

• Inputs data into various tracking tools on a weekly/monthly basis

• Works with GoodLife’s Legal team as necessary to obtain clarity and/or direction on legal employment matters

• Utilize Associate Information System (AIS) on a regular basis in order to review Associate data, approving transactions for changes as needed

• Participation in various projects related to employment law and Associates

• Other duties as required

Do you have what it takes?

• Some college or university in Human Resources field

• 1+ years in Employee Relations and/or Human Resources role

• Working toward CHRP or equivalent

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite

What's in it for you?

• Ongoing training and development to ensure a long and successful career path

• Career advancement opportunities

• Competitive Total Rewards Package

• FREE Fitness membership

• Fun and energetic atmosphere to come to every day!

At GoodLife Fitness, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees & members feel valued, respected & supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers & communities in which we live & serve. We are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a manner that respects their dignity & that is equitable. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know & we will work with you to meet your needs.

Compensation:

It is expected that the selected candidate will start at a base salary of $65,000. This position is eligible for bonuses in addition to the base salary. The annual range of expected compensation for the position is $65,000 - $87,000 determined by performance, time in the position and variable compensation earned.This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

At GoodLife Fitness, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and members feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. We are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a manner that respects their dignity and that is equitable. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Recruitment Fraud Alert

Many companies are experiencing an increase in recruitment fraud in the form of fake job postings on social media and career sites.

Protect yourself:

GoodLife Fitness, Fit4Less, canfitpro, and GoodLife Kids Foundation positions are posted to jobs.goodlifefitness.com and must be applied to via the secure portal on that site; Job offers or requests for banking information or your SIN will never be sent via email, phone, or text message; Please verify that the person you are communicating with has an @goodlifefitness.com, @fit4less.ca, @canfitpro.com, or @goodlifekids.com email address.

If you currently work for us, Associates should only apply to positions on the Jobs Hub in Workday and all job offers, requests for banking information or your SIN should be completed when logged into Workday. We will never ask you to send this information via email, phone or text.

Please verify that the person you are communicating with has an @goodlifefitness.com, @fit4less.ca, @canfitpro.com, or @goodlifekids.com email address.

Originally posted on Himalayas