Human Resources Administrative Assistant

**Does being in a supportive role seeing employees grow and be successful while the business is excelling excite you?**

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

**Does managing an employee’s profile and handling all their paperwork and progress through their career excite you?**

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

**Title**: Human Resources Administrative Assistant

**Reports To**: Human Resources Manager

**Job Summary & Impact**:
The HR Administrative Assistant’s function is to provide support to the HR team who are responsible for the company’s HRIS, recruitment, retention, performance management, education and training, etc. The position has a direct impact on the company’s culture, finances, morale and the health and safety of the entire team. Key responsibilities include updating the HRIS, recruitment and onboarding, personnel filing, preparing for events/giveaways, and more

**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
- 6th 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.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Full-cycle recruitment, from job posting to interviewing and hiring
- Representing the company at job fairs by engaging the public and promoting the company brand and careers in a positive outgoing manner
- Attend and assist in coordinating company events which is a huge part of the Para Space culture and retention
- Ensure HRIS is updated with all employee details
- Promote education and in-house education
- Review daily personnel reports and ensure a smooth onboarding process of new employees within their first 3 months
- Review training and development through skills development program
- Compile performance reviews, memos, and other misc. letters
- New Worker orientation prep, must run new worker orientation as a substitute
- 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 your manager an EDR (end of day report) outlining all the tasks and hours spent for the day
- You are encouraged to participate in ad hoc managerial committees whose purpose is to advance our company

**Qualifications**:

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

**Attributes**:

- 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
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong attention to detail and time management/organizational skills
- Able to strike the balance between supporting the team and achieving business objectives
- Flexible availability (evening and weekend work as required)
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License
- Easy access to personal vehicle

**Compensation, Work Environment & Perks**:

- Full-Time Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm (evenings and weekends as required to attend company and recruitment events)
- Office space at the head office but expected to work in field to see staff on occasion
- Competitive wages $50,000 - 60,000 per year
- 4% paid vacation
- Education and tuition sponsorship
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Free in-house seminar pro