Human Resources Associate

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Job Description

• Please note this position is full-time onsite. This position is not eligible for hybrid work.
  

The ideal applicants for this HR Associate position are best suited for individuals who have experience working in a busy, multi-tasking, high volume environment. This position will spend 30-40% of the time working with data, systems (Workday or other HCM systems). Applicants should have a good understanding of how recruitment, contracts, benefits, data and other processes can impact payroll.

We welcome applicants who have HR, HRIS, benefits and payroll experience to apply.

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Job Summary

Under general supervision, the HR Associate assists the HR Consultants to compile, maintain and process information relating to staffing, recruitment, training, employee and labour relations, performance evaluations and job classifications. The HR Associates provides administrative support in processing information for College employees, responds to enquiries and provides information to department heads, division chairs, students and the general public. The HR Associates provide general information on HR processes, procedures, policies, benefit entitlements, collective agreements and guidelines. Reviews and enters recruitment documentation.

Qualifications Required

Education

• Completion of Human Resources Diploma and a minimum of two years’ experience working in a Human Resources position preferably in a unionized environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal legislation covering Human Resource practises such as the Employment Standards Act, Freedom of Information/Protection of Privacy and Human Rights.
• Knowledge of and experience with current Human Resource Management practises.
• Knowledge and experience with computer applications and databases with the ability to identify and resolve difficulties with information input and retrieval.
• Experience working with integrated corporate HRIS such as WorkDay or similar cloud-based ERP preferred.
  

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work and communicate effectively with various groups in obtaining and conveying information about policies and procedures, providing assistance in completion of forms and maintaining supportive working relationships.
• Must have organizational and time management skills in meeting deadlines and working with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to work with computer applications such as word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software in a Windows environment.
• Intermediate to Advanced working level with MS Office (including MS Access).
• Excellent communication and interviewing skills and the ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with employees from all levels of the College is expected.
• Confidentiality in working with employee information and files.
• Ability to exercise initiative in contributing input into improvement to departmental operations and service to clients.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to providing excellent customer service skills, responding to enquiries and providing information regarding processes and guidelines, procedures such as recruitment and selection, appointment, and benefits administration.
  

Please note this position is full-time onsite. This position is not eligible for hybrid work.