human resources specialist

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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Bachelor's degree

- or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting

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Finance and insurance

Budgetary responsibility

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$500,001 - $1,500,000

Responsibilities

Tasks

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Administer staff consultation and grievance procedures

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Assign projects to subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labour relations and employee relations

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Coordinate the activities of the HR department in order to ensure they meet the organization’s goals

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Direct and control daily operations

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Direct staff

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Motivate staff

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Plan and control budget and expenditures

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Plan and organize daily operations

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Plan, develop, implement and evaluate human resources policies and programs

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Review HR projects to assure compliance with laws and regulations

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Train staff

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Advise managers and employees on the interpretation of human resources policies, benefit programs and collective agreements

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Establish and implement policies and procedures

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Oversee the classification and rating of occupations

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Plan, develop and implement recruitment strategies

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Research and prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions and salary scales

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Administer benefit employment equity and other human resources programs

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Manage contracts

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Co-ordinate employee performance and appraisal programs

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Manage training and development strategies

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Oversee the analysis of employee data and information

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Research employee benefits and health and safety practices and recommend changes

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Oversee development of communication strategies

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Oversee the preparation of reports

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Advise senior management

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Respond to employee questions and complaints

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Hire, train and supervise staff

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Liaise with management, union officials and HR consultants

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Negotiate collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers

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Organize staff consultation and grievance procedures

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Oversee payroll administration

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Recruit and hire staff

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Manage knowledge

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Coaching

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Conduct performance reviews

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Propose improvements to methods, systems and procedures

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Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury

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Recruit and hire workers and carry out related staffing actions

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Plan schedules, goals and objectives

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Develop policies, standards and guidelines

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Recruit, organize, train and manage staff

Supervision

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1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

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Human resources software

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MS Excel

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MS Outlook

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MS PowerPoint

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MS Windows

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MS Word

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Information technology

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Internet

Area of work experience

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Reports and records

Area of specialization

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Human resources

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Job analysis and evaluation

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Compensation and benefits

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

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Valid driver's licence

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Own transportation

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Own vehicle

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Willing to travel

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Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Ability to work independently

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Fast-paced environment

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Work under pressure

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Tight deadlines

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Attention to detail

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Large workload

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Large caseload

Own tools/equipment

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Computer

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Printer

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Internet access

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Cellular phone

Personal suitability

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Excellent oral communication

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Excellent written communication

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Flexibility

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Judgement

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Organized

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Team player

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Client focus

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Efficient interpersonal skills

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Reliability

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Values and ethics

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Ability to multitask

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Accountability

Benefits

Health benefits

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Dental plan

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Health care plan

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Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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Bonus

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Life insurance

Other benefits

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Free parking available

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On-site amenities

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Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

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Travel insurance