The incumbent provides key day-to-day front-line human resources administrative and technical support functions including employee relations, recruitment, relocation, orientation, retirement, compensation, benefits and group retirement plan.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide front-line administrative and technical support regarding HR issues (employee relations, recruitment, compensation, RRSP and benefit activities) including:
- Preparing, maintaining and processing employee documentation (hire letters, benefit applications, RRSP documents, pay changes, etc.);
- Interpreting relevant policies, compensation, benefit and collective agreements;
- Coordinating and booking travel and relocation arrangements;
- Authorizing and processing expenditures; and
- Supporting the Job Evaluation program.
- Participate and support recruitment and selection activities including:
- Providing input into staffing and recruitment logistics;
- Overseeing, maintaining and processing recruitment documentation;
- Scheduling interviews and candidate travel;
- Liaising with candidates;
- Assisting with short-listed suitable candidates;
- Conducting reference checks; and
- Coordinating new hires’ first day orientation.
- Administer the disability programs (short-term, long-term and WCB) including facilitating return to work and accommodation. Support staff in completing and processing disability documents in a timely and accurate manner.
- Liaise with staff, supervisors, benefit carriers and the general public regarding HR issues.
- Prepare and maintain confidential employee records in electronic manual and bring forward systems (new hires, terminations, staffing, salary changes, etc.)
- Research and compile statistics and prepare reports including data for the use in collective bargaining, seniority lists, pay increase dates, etc.
- Research and coordinate relevant training programs, events and workshops including employee recognition and long service awards.
- Provide input into relevant bylaws, policies, and procedures.
- Follow, so far as is reasonably practicable, established safety procedures and standards.
- Other related duties.
This position contains elements necessary for identification and evaluation of the job. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Position Requirements
Working Conditions:
Majority of the work is performed under normal office conditions.
Required Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:
- Diploma in Human Resources or Business Administration including compensation and benefit administration. Enrollment in CHRP designation is an asset.
- 3 years related experience in a computerized HR environment dealing with employment contracts and 6 months on the job training.
- Knowledge of recruitment and selection practices, employee relations.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and collective agreements.
- Claims management experience is an asset.
- Ability to work and maintain accuracy under pressure and to meet critical deadlines.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with little supervision.
- Strong client service orientation and good interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of Windows based computer software applications.
- Good organizational skills.
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Examples of Equipment to Operate:
General office equipment including computer skills to operate software programs related to intranets, spreadsheets, word processing, electronic mail, etc.
$33.75 - $39.69 per hour
Job seekers are required to create an online profile and submit their application electronically through the City's online Applicant system via www.whitehorse.ca/careers. Instructions on applications are provided at www.whitehorse.ca/departments/human-resources/how-to-apply. If you have any further questions regarding this posting, please contact the recruiter at HR@whitehorse.ca.
To apply for this position, you are required to submit your resume.
Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the recruiting process.
At the time this posting closes, candidates must have valid and current licenses/certifications/education that match the position requirements. Candidates who are selected to continue with the recruiting process will be required to provide proof of qualifications during their interview.
