Human Resources Assistant

**Does being in a supportive role, seeing employees grow and become successful excite you?**

**Does challenging the status quo and being self-motivated sound like you?**

**Is continuous improvement and being part of excelling business what you’ve been looking for?**

**As an industry leader, we are looking for someone who strives for excellence, likes to be challenged, is growth-oriented, and thrives in a hardworking, fast-paced work environment. Start your rewarding career with us today**

**Title**: Human Resources Assistant

**Reports To**: Human Resources Management Team

**Job Summary & Impact**:
The HR Assistant will be responsible for the company’s recruitment, HRIS, onboarding, retention, performance management, education and training, preparing letters, personnel filing, preparing for events/giveaways, formatting of documents, memo creation, processing survey results, and more The position has a direct impact on the company’s culture, finances, morale and the health and safety of the entire team.

**Company Summary**:
Since August 1, 1979 Para Space Landscaping is a multiple award winning leader in the Canadian landscape industry. We have been built on care for those we work for and those who work here. Our comprehensive and proactive services include maintenance, installation, irrigation, and plant health care.
- Living Wage Certified Employer
- 2nd Best Landscaping Company to Work for in North America
- BC Landscape Award of Excellence
- Consumer Choice Award - Best Landscaping Company in Vancouver
- Healthy Workplace Award
- Green for Life Award (Granville Island, Langley Memorial Hospital)
- Planet Environmental Improvement Award

**OUR MISSION**
- Enhancing the environment with reliable, high quality landscape services.
- Cultivating lasting relationships with our clients and team.
- Leading our industry with integrity and innovation.

**OUR VISION**
- Being recognized as the best and getting there with the best.

**OUR VALUES**
- Fulfil our client’s high expectations with high performance.
- Embody the essence of teamwork.
- Creating a meaningful impact in everything we do.

**OUR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE**
- We deliver peace of mind to our clients through proactive communication and unparalleled service systems.
- Our proactive, comprehensive services and innovative solutions will enhance any landscape.
- We have a world class team of educated and accredited landscape horticulturists.
- We provide opportunities for motivated individuals to grow personally and professionally in a healthy working environment.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Full-cycle recruitment, from job posting to interviewing, hiring and completing crucial onboarding tasks
- New Worker orientation and preparation
- Representing the company at job fairs by engaging the public and promoting the company brand and careers in a positive outgoing manner
- Attend, organize and assist in coordinating company events which is a huge part of the Para Space culture and retention
- Daily communication with staff to manage performance
- Promote education and in-house education through proactive communication directly with our team
- Review and track daily personnel reports and ensure a smooth onboarding process of new employees within their first 3 months
- Manage training and development through our skills development program
- Compile performance letters (start, 3 months, 6 months, semi-annual, annual)
- Communicate with supervisors and managers on a regular basis to ensure HR functions are upheld
- Create 360 reviews for leadership team to ensure feedback is provided for improvement
- You may be involved with other miscellaneous tasks/projects as required

General:

- Work cooperatively to foster a harmonious working relationship with all co-workers
- You would be responsible for completing reports and other paperwork as associated with these projects and as assigned
- You would be required to complete weekly task lists and schedules and would have weekly meetings with your manager
- You would be required to report to management with an EDR (end of day report) outlining all the tasks and hours spent for the day
- You are encouraged to participate in at hoc managerial committees whose purpose is to advance our company

**Training and Education**:

- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Previous customer service and administrative experience required
- Proficient with MS Office software (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience with full-cycle recruitment
- Experience with an HRIS (BambooHR) an asset

**Qualifications**:

- Punctual, trustworthy and reliable
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal English communication skills
- Strong business correspondence writing skills
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment, and deliver timely results
- Positive and professional team attitude
- Mindset for success
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong attention to detail and time management/organiz