Human Resources Associate, Health and Benefits

**Competition ID**:

- 3763

**Internal Closing Date**:

- Open Until Filled

**External Closing Date**:

- Open Until Filled

**# of Openings**:

- 1
- **Salary Information**:

- 5 - Administrative Salary Grid - $61,316 to $85,843

**Employment Type**:

- Permanent Full Time

**Workplace Type**:

- Hybrid

**Travel Frequency**:

- Occasional travel between campuses is required.

**Employee Group**:

- Administration/Management

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**Kwantlen Polytechnic University**

KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers. KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

**JOB OVERVIEW: HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATE, HEALTH & BENEFITS, PEOPLE SERVICES**

The Human Resources Associate, Health and Benefits is responsible for providing prompt, accurate and confidential service and support to employees of the University regarding benefit administration, pension enrollment, and wellness initiatives. This role is responsible for compiling, documenting, entering, and updating employee and job information in the HRIS. The role provides information, advice and guidance to employees regarding relevant collective agreements and policies related to health & benefit matters.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Diploma in Business Administration or related field of study.
- A minimum of two years’ related experience, preferably within a unionized environment.
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
- Demonstrated working knowledge of complex Human Resources/Payroll systems such as Banner, PeopleSoft and SAP.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Experience handling HR processes and issues related to benefits, onboarding, and employee relations.
- Proven ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and to deal with change, delays or unexpected events, keeping constant sight of the overall objectives couple with strong organizational skills.
- Demonstrated aptitude for exacting and precise work, including ability to perform arithmetic calculations accurately.
- Experience identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner and gathering and analyzing information skillfully.
- Experience presenting data and information in a concise, clear and meaningful manner to individuals and small groups.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative and overcome obstacles.
- Proven ability to recognize and maintain highest levels of confidentiality.
- Ability to maintain poise and professionalism in all types of situations.
- Ability to travel between campuses is required.

This is a hybrid position.

**COMPETENCIES**
- **People First**:KPU employees involve, appreciate, value and respect the KPU community members they serve (i.e., students, employees, external key parties, etc.) creating a culture of high engagement and performance.
- **Accountability**:KPU employees demonstrate fiscal accountability and take ownership for their actions, decisions and results.
Continuous Improvement: KPU employees take a creative approach to opportunities, exploring unique ways to create optimal value for the KPU community.
- **Collaboration**:KPU employees work in functional and cross-functional teams, coming together to solve complex issues and accomplish objectives that will benefit the KPU community.
- **Salary Information**

The above compensation range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. Typically, initial salary placement is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum. This represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and approximately halfway of the salary range for a job with consideration given to internal equity.

**Why Join KPU?**
- Recognized as one of B.C.'s Top Employers
- KPU is committed to actively fostering an equitable and inclusive working environment
- Competitive compensation
- Hybrid environment, flexible work around core hours
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan - College Pension Plan
- Extended Medical, Dental, Healthcare Spending Account, Sick Leave, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Optional Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Emergency Travel Assistance, Employee and Family Assistance Program, Teledoc
- Professional Development Days: up to 10 days paid per year
- Maternity and parental leave top-up
- Generous vacation package
- Campus work environment, outdoor sitting areas and near