Human Resources Assistant

Skyjack Inc.; Guelph; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction equipment supplier in Guelph, Ontario is seeking a Human Resources Assistant. In this role, you will assist the HR team in various tasks including recruitment, employee relations, and training. Candidates should have a degree in Human Resources Management, strong communication skills, and 2-3 years of administrative experience. The position also requires advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered, along with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Employee Benefits package including Drug, Dental & Vision

Opportunities for career advancement

Community based outreach

Discounts for local vendors and events

Qualifications

• Two to three years of administrative experience, preferably in Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all areas of Human Resources including employee relations, staffing, recruitment, training, benefits, and leaves.
• Process, verify and register documentation relating to personnel activities.
• Prepare reports and recommend procedures to reduce absenteeism.
• Conduct exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.
• Arrange for advertising or posting of job vacancies.
• Co-ordinate training programs and analyze training needs.
• Monitor performance appraisal packages.
• Prepare orientation packages for new hires.
• Maintain and update employee records in employee database.
• Perform other duties/projects as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of current Employment legislation

Advanced skills in Word

Advanced skills in Excel

Advanced skills in PowerPoint

Strong oral and written communication

Problem-solving skills

Conflict resolution skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Human Resources Management

Working towards a CHRP designation

Tools

HRIS experience

Oracle

Job description

Job Description

Human Resources Assistant

Reporting to the HR Manager you will assist the facility HR team in all areas of Human Resources including employee relations, staffing, recruitment, training, benefits, and leaves.

Performance Expectations

• Process, verify and register documentation relating to personnel activities such as staffing, recruitment, training, hourly performance evaluations and classifications.
• Prepare reports and recommend procedures to reduce absenteeism and turnover
• Prepare employee separation notices and related documentation and conduct exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.
• Arrange for advertising or posting of job vacancies, assist in screening and rating of job applicants, and conduct reference checks.
• Arrange for in-house and external training activities and co-ordinate training programs and analyze training needs.
• Co-ordinates, distributes and monitors performance appraisal packages and tracks progress for management.
• Prepares orientation packages for new hires / new transfers / contract workers.
• Conducts and organizations orientation for new hires
• Co-ordinates GRPS /Pension Plan (Manulife) and all Benefits (Greenshield) - enrollments, changes and terminations.
• Maintain and update employee records in employee database (Oracle) and compile and prepare reports relating to personnel activities.
• Perform other duties/projects as assigned.

Credentials

• Degree or diploma in Human Resources Management
• Able to demonstrate knowledge or current Employment legislation.
• Advanced skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Two to three years of administrative experience, preferably in Human Resources.
• Previous experience with a HRIS is desired.
• Working towards a CHRP designation is an asset.

Desired Characteristics

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and adaptable
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Skyjack

Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985, and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry.

As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, Skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves. In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry.

Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjacks safety initiatives as this can be an extremely challenging industry. Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with. This mission extends to the relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet the full requirements for this position.

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.

Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.