Compensation Assistant

4 weeks ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

Req ID: 179357
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Provincial Zone
Department: PS Shared Compensation
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Status: Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 9-May-24

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Shared Compensation (S-Comp) the Assistant is responsible for assisting with the timely processing of all routine Compensation transactions through the administration of job evaluation documentation, job description record keeping. The Assistant provides general support to the S-Comp Team along with its associated committees.

The Assistant ensures compliance and alignment with relevant legislation, regulations, collective agreements, policies, operational and strategic objectives, and the mission, vision and values of the organization. The Assistant is responsible to maintain a high degree of data and business process quality and integrity, and to actively participate in the continuous improvement process. The Assistant applies knowledge and experience in successfully carrying out base level functions.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

  • Graduate of post-secondary degree/diploma in Human Resources or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) preferred
  • Minimum of 1 year working experience in compensation/ benefits administration including knowledge of standard compensation principles; skill in analyzing and evaluating job content, preferably in a unionized environment.
  • Demonstrated planning, organizing, prioritizing and time management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing including drafting, editing and formatting correspondence.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills including ability to work as a team member and ability to foster collaborative relationships.
  • Demonstrated accountability, initiative, and ability to work independently.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking, synthesize information, problem solve and utilize good judgment in decision making.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality; recognize sensitive issues and respond appropriately.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
  • Demonstrated good attendance in current and past employment.
  • Exemplary work history as demonstrated in current and past employment.
  • Physical capabilities to perform the duties of the position.
  • Some travel will be required.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours
  • Permanent Full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
  • Location of position will be determined based on the Successful Candidate
Compensation and Incentives

$ $28.86 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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