Human Resource Associate

The Durham Catholic District School Board is located just east of Toronto and is renowned for providing comprehensive Catholic education to over 25,000 students in 38 elementary schools, 7 secondary schools, and 7 continuing and alternative education centers throughout Durham Region.

**POSITION**: Human Resource Associate

**LOCATION**: Catholic Education Centre, Human Resource Services Department. 650 Rossland Road West, Oshawa ON, L1J 7C4

**HOURS OF WORK**:Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

**SALARY**:Management/Administrative A5 ($72,803 - $84,276)

**START DATE**: To be determined

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Reporting to the Manager, Recuritment and Staffing, the Human Resource Associate is a high functioning, organized, and efficient self-starter who will provide a sophisticated level of support to the Human Resource Services department using their excellent analytical skills and advanced abilities in highly administrative and automated environments.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Support the administration of the recruitment and selection process including preparing job postings, liaising with advertising representatives to facilitate external job advertisements, administrative support for interviews and testing, drafting and distributing correspondence, monitoring completion of pre-hire conditions, maintenance of records, and new employee sign-ups;
- Monitor, update, maintain, and process personnel and payroll changes in accordance with collective agreements and terms of employment using appropriate source documents in adherence to pay deadlines that includes maintaining accurate employee records using a human resources information system;
- Monitor the submission and reconcile attendance reporting and usage for all employee groups, including follow-up as needed;
- Provide leave and vacation entitlement information to supervisors and employees in accordance with collective agreements and terms and conditions of employment;
- Conduct research and extract and analyze data as requested'
- Prepare and create a wide variety of ad hoc and recurring reports, correspondence, and other documents for both internal and external stakeholders including the Ministry and unions;
- Perform general administrative services for the Human Resource Services department including maintaining personnel and other files both paper and electronic, responding to various telephone inquiries; and
- Assist in other duties as required

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Post secondary education, preferably focused in Human Resources;
- CHRP/CHRL designation preferred or working towards this designation.
- Three (3) years’ experience in a Human Resources role, preferably in a generalist capacity with a school board.

**Knowledge and Skills**
- Working knowledge of relevant employment legislation (i.e. Employment Standards Act (ESA), Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA), Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC), etc.);
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to function effectively within a team, as well as independently;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast-paced office environment;
- Ability to maintain discretion with confidential information;
- Ability to interpret collective agreements, Board and department policies and procedures, and respond to related inquiries;
- Excellent research and analytical skills with an above average aptitude for figures with accuracy and attention to detail;
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment while coordinating and monitoring variable workloads and recognizing departmental priorities;
- Self-starter with an aptitude for producing timely, accurate work in a demanding and deadline oriented environment and;
- Have a customer service mentality while creating a positive experience for the employees we serve.