WSIB Claim Specialist

Job Description

Onsite: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for Onsite WSIB Claim Management at the Oshawa Assembly Plant.

As a member of GM's Human Resources Team, you will lead and coordinate assigned business functions in day-to-day HR/LR activities and provide direction and leadership that aligns and supports our objectives, mission and culture. The main areas of focus for this position are: WSIB Administration and the Medical Accommodation Placement Process.

You will work strategically with functional business leaders in the plant to develop positive working relationships, build engagement with our Union partners, provide claim management oversight, ensure compliance.

Collaborate with plant leadership to provide direction on specific transformation efforts, talent development, performance management, and workforce/organizational planning.

As a member of the Oshawa Assembly HR/LR Team, you will demonstrate behaviours that promote a strong inclusive workplace culture that attracts and motivates others while supporting our overall HR/LR strategic objectives.

Understand legal requirements at an execution-level related to the management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead WSIB Claim Management

  • Coordinate Medical Accommodation Placement Process

  • Coordinate site visits with WSIB RTW Specialists

  • Coordinate Sick & Accident Appeal Process

  • Support Attendance Management Program

  • Counsel plant leadership in the administration of collective agreements and workplace policies

  • Promote a positive working relationship with our Union partners

  • Conduct joint Workplace Investigations

  • Maintain records in Workday

  • Support Local Negotiations

  • Participate in 3rd Step Grievance Meetings

  • Kronos timekeeping

  • HR/LR task functions, as assigned

Additional Job Description

Qualifications

  • 5+ years WSIB experience

  • Strong interpersonal skills in facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution

  • Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, and work to plan

  • Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and project management skills

  • High integrity and proven ability to manage confidential information

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Highly proficient use of HR Systems and software applications (i.e. Workday, Excel, etc.)

  • Skill and proficiency in a wide range of HR/LR practice areas

Competencies

  • Influencing without Authority, Managerial Courage, Action Oriented, Comfort around Higher Management, Problem Solving, and Dealing with Ambiguity

Education and/or Training

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

  • Previous experience working within a unionized manufacturing environment is highly desired

  • Previous experience with WSIB administration is highly desired

*This position may require off-shift work; must be willing and able to work flexible and additional hours as required*

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL 
NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. 

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

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