Human Resources Coordinator

**Who are we?**
- **UNFI is the leading distributor of natural, organic, and specialty foods in North America We transform the world of food for our associates, customers, suppliers, and the families we serve every day. Our mission is simple: to provide healthier food choices to people everywhere. Better Food, Better Future**_
- **Are YOU**:_
- _**An aspiring HR Professional who is passionate about onboarding? The Employee Experience?**_
- _**Interested in working in a shared services capacity performing a wide range of HR duties?**_
- _**Looking for work just for the next 12 months?**_
- **If so, our HR Coordinator (Contract) opening at UNFI Canada may be right for you. Read on**_

**Position**:Human Resources Coordinator (Contract)

**Job Type: Full Time 12 month contract (Mat Leave coverage). (**_**Note the contract role does NOT include benefits)**_

**Schedule**:Monday-Friday

**Language Requirements**:English

**Location**: Richmond, B.C.

**Working Conditions**:Hybrid (minimum 2 days week on-site)

**Purpose**:
Responsible for executing action items that support initiatives within the facility/business group.

Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Coordinator is responsible for effective execution of human resources functions in areas such as Onboarding, HR and Payroll administration, Associate Relations, Health & Safety, and Labour Relations.

**Responsibilities**:
**HR & Payroll Administration**
- Maintains and updates employee records and associate files
- Submits information to payroll accurately and timely (ex. New Hire Forms, Termination Forms) as part of the onboarding and/or offboarding process for associates.
- Responds to all payroll inquiries.
- Investigates, researches, and reviews all payroll discrepancies in partnership with Payroll Department.
- Submits all payroll forms in a timely manner.

**New Hire Onboarding**
- Organizes, schedules, and hosts new hire orientations (in person / virtual). Provides overview of relevant Company information and history, key policies, procedures. Works cross-functionally with other business units to provide positive onboarding experience for new associates.

**Execution of other HR Activities**
- Executes and delivers on assigned HR functions, accurately and timely.
- Supports National HR programs within the facility, in accordance with National HR processes and programs.
- Leverages best practices and participates in collaboration with the region/group.
- Builds effective working relationships with HR team.
- Supports local HR programs in areas such as employee engagement, recognition, training and labour relations.
- Possesses working knowledge of HR policies and procedures as well as federal, provincial, and local laws.
- Supports with recordkeeping, employee relations, terminations, exit interviews, promotions, etc. in accordance with Company procedures and applicable legal requirements.
- Provides transparency into work.
- Leverages network for learning when encountering a new challenges. Manages personal development following changes to company/region/facility/group strategy.

**Business Strategy**
- Builds effective working relationships with business leaders.
- Leverages understanding of business needs.

**Engagement & Associate Relations**
- Responsible for being an ambassador of the company culture.
- Ensures that associate questions are answered promptly and courteously resolved.
- Implements associate engagement events and activities, as assigned.
- Addresses associate concerns with open communication techniques.
- Communicates with associates in a timely and courteous manner. Escalates associate issues to HR Manager.
- Performs other job duties as required.

**Qualifications**:
**Education/Certification**:

- Post-Secondary Education in HR Management, Business, or related field.
- CPHR certification preferred.

**Experience**:

- 1-2 years of previous HR experience
- Previous experience using ADP Workforce Now preferred
- Previous experience working in a distribution/warehouse environment preferred.
- Previous experience working with unions preferred.

**Knowledge**:

- Working knowledge of Federal, Provincial, and Local employment laws.
- Working knowledge of the BC Employment Standards Act and employee relations practices.

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Excellent communications skills, written and verbal
- Analytical skills
- Action Oriented

**Competencies**:

- Communicates Effectively
- Demonstrates Initiative
- Displays Confidence and Composure
- Assesses and Understands People
- Delivers High Quality Work
- Our Culture and our Values: We believe in #FuelingtheFuture and #FeedingthePlanet. We deliver together to provide **#BetterFood for a #BetterFuture **and win big
- Discounts on Organic Food
- Paid vacation days
- Flexible work schedule
- Friendly and helpful team

**Our Commitment**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company ev