HR Business Partner

Enter the Game!

Activate is a tech company known for creating Canada’s first full-scale interactive gaming facility.  We are experiencing significant expansion across Canada, the US and into the global market and are seeking an experienced Human Resource Business Partner to support the Store Operations.  A successful applicant will be engaging and dynamic, carrying key focus in employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, policy development as well as special training projects as required.  This is a full-time, permanent position - depending on the location of our successful candidate, this position may be remote. 

The Duties: 

Performance and Employee Development

• Providing advice and guidance to Store Leaders for all areas of HR, including employee relations, compensation, employee development, policy compliance, recruitment, and training
• Act as a cultural champion to promote an agile performance driven environment where all team members are encouraged to pursue and realize their full potential
• Lead and resolve workplace investigations as required while adhering to company standards and complying with applicable laws and regulations
• Work closely with employees and management to coordinate and facilitate early and safe return to work opportunities, leveraging the return-to-work accommodation program
• Support Health & Safety initiatives, recommend and implement disability management practices, accessibility and the accommodation processes 

Policy Administration 

• Ensure policy compliance in new regions by reviewing and adapting existing policies, assisting with translations, and delivering policy training as required
• Understand current employment legislation and HR best practices to ensure policies and procedures achieve organizational goals and remain in compliance
• Assist in development and implementation of HR policies, programs, and initiatives
• Aid in implementing a long-term Human Resource vision, strategy, and tactics in alignment with organizational objectives
• Utilize data to identify trends and diagnose organizational effectiveness issues

Talent Acquisition

• Responsible for talent sourcing and acquisition including creating job descriptions, posting available positions, interviewing, selection, and onboarding
• Collaborate with leaders in the hiring of staff for Activate locations
• Track efficiencies of the hiring process; measure success of candidate hiring process
• Use HRIS system to effectively manage the hiring process and candidate pool 

The Qualifications: 

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources Management or related field
• 5+ years of HR Generalist or Business Partner related experience 
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English (fluency in French is an asset)
• Proven ability to conduct thorough workplace investigations
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and managing relationships
  
• Knowledge of employment legislation in multiple provinces is an asset
• Quick learner, creative, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
• Strong ability to multitask and manage conflicting priorities 
• Must be able and willing to travel up to 25% of the time
  
• Experience with HRIS software would be considered an asset

The Perks: 

• Competitive Salary
• Benefits package
• Paid time off
• Casual dress 
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

About Activate: 

Taking entertainment into the future by fusing technology and physical activity together to create live-action gaming experiences, Activate is a technology company building interactive gaming facilities with locations across Canada and the US.  For more information about Activate, please visit http://playactivate.com/ or check us out on Instagram - @activategames/Facebook @activategames. 

Activate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Activate is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation for a protected characteristic, contact hr@playactivate.com which is an email monitored for this purpose. 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.