New Posting - WestJet

People Relations - Coordinator
WestJet  

Posting Close Date: 03/08/2018 (Please note the posting will close at 11:59pm) WestJet (TSX: WJA) is an iconic Canadian brand. The country’s 2nd largest airline is continually recognized as one of the top employers in the country and one of Canada’s most admired corporate cultures. Founded in Calgary, Canada in 1996 as a regional, low-cost carrier with three aircraft and 220 employees, WestJet has experienced momentous growth. Today, WestJet is a thriving international airline operated by 12,000 employees, collectively known as WestJetters. Through scheduled flights across an expanding network, WestJet also operates WestJet Vacations, providing air, hotel, car and excursion packages, and WestJet Encore, a regional airline operating in Canada and the United States. WestJet continues to grow into new territory, and open access to new markets (i.e. Asia) with the recent orders of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. Further corporate information is available here: https://www.westjet.com/en-ca/about-us/index The People Relations Coordinator (PRC) has regional responsibilities to support the Airports group by providing best practices across all functions in Human Resources. The Coordinator plays an integral role in assisting the People Relations Advisors (PRA) and the People Relations Manager (PRM), Airports, to ensure consistent practices across all functions in Human Resources are being followed and assisting all levels of leadership to maximize the effectiveness of WestJet's most valued asset, our people. Responsibilities: Provide a strong knowledge of company policies, benefits, performance management and recruitment functions Provide consistent support and documentation to the PRA’s and PRM’s and Airports leadership team, for any investigative interviews or performance management conversations/documents, WCB, and approved leaves When required, provide employee history and trending reporting Administrative duties such as all letters (performance related, new hire letters, etc), People Forms – any movement in employee position, employment status, cross train rates of pay, modified rates of pay, or any type of leave of absence and return to work requires a people form which is completed consistently without error Work closely with Ability Management team to assist with returning WestJetter’s back to work as seamlessly as possible Recruitment: When required, assist with the recruitment for internal client group frontline and support positions (GSA, CSA, BSA) When required, work closely with learning and development for proper class forecasting requirements, and assist with proper onboarding for employees when required When required, creates and coordinates internal and external recruiting events When required, attends all external recruiting events, facilitating portions of the event, conducting interviews, observing behaviors and determining successful candidates as required When required, support and manage transfers (ex. CSA from YVR to CSA in YYC) which involves the above and includes managing shadow visits to airports, gathering references and facilitate offers, declines and feedback Qualifications: Human Resources certificate, diploma or degree CPHR or CHRP designation considered an asset Knowledge of WestJet People promises, guidelines and practices required Experience with performance & ability management 3 - 5 years’ experience in airline operations is an asset Proven ability to plan, develop and lead meetings Proven ability to provide high level of customer service to internal guests Intermediate knowledge of all Microsoft applications Able to deal with stressful situations and perform steadily under pressure Positive role model, outwardly demonstrates WestJet values We would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest in WestJet. We believe in enriching the lives of everyone in WestJet's world and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Our ongoing efforts toward evolving total diversity will continue to be the way we do business every day. As owners, we believe in celebrating everyone’s unique skills, perspectives and experiences. WestJet is committed to inclusiveness, equity and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. At WestJet, the safety and security of our people and our guests is a core value and at the heart of what we do. As safety and security is a shared responsibility, it is expected that you will utilize safe work practices to ensure your well-being and the safety of others.