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The HR Specialist is accountable for taking the lead in developing, improving, implementing, and maintaining HR policies, processes, and practices. They work closely with management and is responsible for employee relations, training, recruitment, etc. as well as communicating to management relevant changes in employment law.
- Identifies and recommends ways to improve HR processes and ensure integrity of information, programs, policies, and procedures.
- Coordinates all recruitment initiatives and activities including job postings, interviews, and reference checks for new staff members.
- Facilitates onboarding of new employees to ensure access to database and email, employee handbook, orientation to staff and locations, etc.
- Coordinates employee reviews for managers and ensures proper documentation and filing.
- Provides support in the implementation, communication and administration of compensation policies and practices.
- Provides back-up for payroll duties.
- Assists with the development and roll-out of various HR initiatives and programs aimed at employee retention, training and development, and diversity and inclusion.
- Spearheads initiatives including celebrations, internal newsletter, weekly inspirations etc. aimed at maintaining and building a positive team culture.
- Maintains HR data for statistical analysis and provides monthly reports.
- Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government regulations.
Do you have:
- A University bachelors degree in HR or related discipline, and 3-5 years experience.
- Excellent knowledge of SK Employment Standards.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office products.
- Excellent professional communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Experience and commitment to promoting environments where diversity in background, thought and practice is welcomed and valued.
- Demonstrated diligence, reliability, and strong organizational skills.
- A Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Specific Skills
- Advise managers and employees on the interpretation of personnel policies, benefit programs and collective agreements
- Train staff
- Co-ordinate employee performance and appraisal programs
- Arrange training for staff
- Plan, develop, implement and evaluate human resources policies and programs
Area Of Specialization
- Training and professional development
- Job analysis and evaluation
- Human resources
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Windows
- Word processing software
- Electronic Mail
- General office equipment
- Internet browser