Human Resources Coordinator

Established in 1956, McKeil Marine is one of Canada’s leading marine service providers.

We deliver customized marine transportation and project services throughout the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway, East Coast and in the Canadian Arctic. Our growing fleet of bulk carriers, tankers, tugs, barges and workboats are operated by highly skilled sailing crew and backed by a sophisticated management group, all of whom make safety, risk management, innovation and customer service their top priorities.

Our seasoned commercial leaders, project managers, naval architects, engineers and design technologists bring a collaborative approach to problem solving. We convert challenges into solutions and turn innovation into action. At McKeil, we deliver better marine solutions.

We’re actively seeking the next challenge. We invite you to discover more about our services, fleet and crew.

**Human Resources Coordinator**

We have an immediate opening for a Human Resources Coordinator for a full-time, permanent position out of our head office in Burlington. This role will be responsible for handling the day-to-day operations within the Human Resources team supporting all functional groups across the organization. The incumbent will be responsible for a wide range of HR activities, including employee relations, claims management, recruitment and onboarding, HRIS oversight and benefit administration. At McKeil Marine, we are growing fast by developing and implementing innovative marine solutions with a broad customer base in challenging geographic environments.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely records in HRIS (Workforce Now);
- Administration of claims (WCB, short, and long-term disability) including all submission processes, interfacing with all relevant parties, modified duties and RTW programs;
- Coordinate talent acquisition and recruitment processes for shore-based positions;
- Administration of group benefits plan including enrollments, changes, training, and support for employees;
- Conduct remote employee onboarding and orientations;
- Work with employees and managers to address people-related concerns; provide coaching and guidance to managers on performance-related issues;
- Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture while being a champion of employee recognition and engagement;
- Administration of LMS learning activities and annual deadline requirements;
- Maintain records and provide various weekly/monthly metric reports for management;
- Maintain personnel files ensuring audit compliance;
- Oversee and manage employee service recognition program;
- Suggest and participate in employee engagement initiatives to ensure a high level of employee morale and motivation;
- Conduct exit interviews and provide recommended corrective action if necessary;
- Other duties as assigned.

**Minimum Qualification, Skills and Competencies Required**:

- Post Secondary education in Human Resources, Business or related field combined with post-secondary certificate in Human Resources is preferred;
- CHRP designation or working towards designation is an asset;
- 2-5 years of experience in HR role with preference to WSIB claims management experience in an industrialized environment;
- Proficiency in HRIS (WFN) and LMS software considered to be an asset;
- Ability to work remotely as well as Head Office;
- Strong customer service mindset with sense of urgency to meet needs of all stakeholders;
- Confidently skilled in building effective relationships within all levels of management and employees;
- Versed with Canadian Federal employment legislation and labour laws;
- Experience assisting with full-cycle recruitment an asset;
- Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills;
- Self-motivated, high energy and the integrity to deal with confidential matters;
- Excellent MS Office skills with strong MS Excel, Sharepoint;

**Working Conditions/Special Notes**:

- This position is eligible for a hybrid work model.
- This role may require support outside normal business hours for emergencies when business requirements dictate;

You will join a team of passionate colleagues in a fast paced, growing organization that supports all communities in which we operate. McKeil Marine offers a very competitive total compensation program.

We thank all applicants but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. McKeil Marine is committed to the principles of Federal Employment Equity and to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Applications from the designated group members identified under the Employment Equity Act are encouraged. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.