#165 Human Resources Assistant

Canadian Mental Health Association; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CMHA Niagara is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to support administrative functions and HR initiatives, contributing to a positive agency culture. The role involves independent work and collaboration in a fast-paced, growing nonprofit setting.

You will engage in scheduling, benefits enrollment, payroll support, orientations, data entry, and document preparation while upholding organizational values and promoting inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or college diploma in HR management or related field.
• 1–2 years of HR experience, preferably in a not-for-profit setting.
• CHRP designation or working toward designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support in key HR areas (scheduling, engagement, accessibility, diversity and inclusion, learning and development).
• Assist with enrollment and maintenance of group benefits and pension plans and HRIS reporting.
• Support payroll processing by tracking employee movements and changes in status.
• Facilitate staff orientations and onboarding processes.
• Prepare and organize agency documents; perform data entry and word processing.
• Contribute to planning, organization, and execution of HR activities.

Skills

Communication

Organizational multitasking

Problem solving

Adaptability

Client focus

Driving

Bilingual (French)

CHRP designation (or pursuing)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management

College diploma in Human Resources Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CMHA, Niagara is a non-profit, charitable organization committed to promoting mental wellness and to improving the lives of people in its service area who have mental illness as well as their families. CMHA Niagara achieves its mission through a number of programs and services.

CMHA, Niagara is committed to a recovery philosophy which focuses on the potential for people with mental illness to lead full, productive and engaged lives in their communities. The Branch works in partnership with many others who share in the commitment to supporting the broad determinants of health.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Assistant plays a key part in supporting both administrative functions and Human Resources initiatives, helping to shape our agency's culture and success. As a vital member of the Human Resources team, you will have the opportunity to work independently and collaborate with colleagues, all while thriving in a fast-paced and growing environment.

Job Functions

• Provide vital administrative assistance in key human resources areas, such as scheduling, employee engagement, accessibility, diversity and inclusion, and learning and development programs
• Assist with the enrollment and maintenance of group benefits and pension plans and reporting within our Human Resources Information System (HRIS), ensuring accuracy and efficiency
• Support payroll processing by tracking and documenting employee movements and changes in employment status
• Play a central role in welcoming new team members by delivering engaging staff orientations and supporting a smooth onboarding process
• Prepare and organize important agency documents, perform data entry, and handle word processing tasks
• Ensuring timely and effective planning, organization, and execution of assigned work, contributing to a seamless and productive Human Resources team

Job Requirements

• Successful completion of a university undergraduate degree program or accredited community college diploma in the Human Resources field
• 1 – 2 years of employment experience in a relevant field, including experience in a not-for-profit setting is preferred
• CHRP designation or working towards designation is preferred
• Competent in the following areas: organizational and multitasking skills, client focus, concern for safety, work ethics and values, problem-solving, adaptability
• Exceptional computer skills using Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Publisher)
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Certified in the following safety courses: Crisis Intervention (i.e. NVCI, Safety Care, CPI or Safe Management), Standard First Aid – CPR C – AED, and Suicide Prevention (SafeTalk) would be considered an asset
• Must have access to a reliable personal vehicle
• Bilingualism, particularly proficiency in French, would be considered a valuable asset

CMHA Niagara is a culturally competent organization and is committed to building an inclusive community that respects the dignity and independence of candidates with multicultural and diverse backgrounds, multilingual abilities, and experience with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Candidates with this background would be considered an asset.

CMHA Niagara is committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. Please see the related AODA policies on our website at www.cmhaniagara.ca for further details or contact our Human Resources department for any information in an alternate format.

Our Mission

Our purpose is to strengthen mental wellness in the Niagara community.

Our Vision

A Niagara where mental health is recognized, supported and optimized.

Our Values

Our core values will be embedded in everything we do. They will guide and define how we work with each other, our partners, and our clients and their supports, to enhance access to mental health and addictions supports in Niagara: adaptive, collaboration, ethics and integrity, people-centred, safety and belonging, social justice.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelor's degree or better in Human Resources Management or related field.

College Diploma or better in Human Resources Management or related field.

Experience

Preferred

1-2 years: Employment experience in Human Resources Management, including experience in a non-profit setting.