human resources consultant

Government of Canada - Central; Oakville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Human Resources Manager to oversee staff consultation procedures and direct HR operations in Oakville, Ontario. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 3 years of experience and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include managing training, advising on policies, and handling HR-related tasks. This position requires an on-site presence, with no remote work options available.

Qualifications

• 2 to less than 3 years of experience in human resources.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong judgment and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer staff consultation and grievance procedures.
• Coordinate HR department activities to meet organizational goals.
• Direct and control daily operations and evaluate performance.

Skills

Human resources software

MS Excel

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

Education

Non-university certificate or diploma

Tools

MS Access

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Windows

MS Word

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Consulting firm

Responsibilities Tasks

• Administer staff consultation and grievance procedures
• Assign projects to subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labour relations and employee relations
• Coordinate the activities of the HR department in order to ensure they meet the organization’s goals
• Direct and control daily operations
• Direct staff
• Evaluate daily operations
• Motivate staff
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate human resources policies and programs
• Train staff
• Advise managers and employees on the interpretation of human resources policies, benefit programs and collective agreements
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Mediate labour disputes and grievances
• Research and prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions and salary scales
• Manage contracts
• Manage training and development strategies
• Oversee the analysis of employee data and information
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Advise senior management
• Respond to employee questions and complaints
• Negotiate collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers
• Organize staff consultation and grievance procedures
• Oversee payroll administration
• Provide customer service
• Recruit and hire staff
• Conduct performance reviews
• Propose improvements to methods, systems and procedures
• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Human resources software
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Area of specialization

• Human resources

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Values and ethics
• Ability to multitask
• Accountability