Human Resources Coordinator

Wright Construction Western Inc.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid pension

Company paid benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wright Construction in Saskatoon is seeking a full-time Human Resources Coordinator to cover a maternity leave. You will support, develop, and implement a wide range of HR services and programs aligned with company goals, reporting to the HR Manager.

Key duties include recruitment support, onboarding, maintaining personnel files, benefits and pension enrollment tracking, HRIS data updates, payroll liaison, and compliance with employment laws across Western Canada.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior HR work experience is an asset.
• Construction industry experience is an asset.
• Working knowledge of HR best practices and regulations across Western Canada (Employment Standards Act, Human Rights, OH&S).
• Strong MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills; comfortable with Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment activities: postings, resume screening, interviews, references, offers.
• Create and maintain personnel files and HRIS data.
• Track probationary reviews, benefits, pension enrollments, and system updates.
• Assist with safety initiatives and training scheduling.
• Draft disciplinary letters and assist with HR policy development and compensation research.
• Liaise with payroll on employee questions and compliance with policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Wright Construction has been operating in Saskatchewan since 1905 with projects ranging from British Columbia to Ontario. We represent the longest operating construction company in the Province of Saskatchewan and in the City of Saskatoon.

For over 100 years, Wright Construction has helped build this province. Along the way we have produced many landmarks across Western Canada, including the original buildings of the University of Saskatchewan, Hotel Saskatchewan in Regina, the Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon, Merlis Belsher Place, the Martensville Recreation Centre, and much more!

Wright Construction performs General Contracting, Design Build, Public-Private-Partnerships (P3s) and Construction Management services. We excel in a variety of commercial, institutional, mixed use and industrial environments. Each year we complete hundreds of thousands of square feet of retail space for various developers and retail chains. Wright Construction is a strong competitor in the institutional sector providing services to school and health boards across Saskatchewan and Alberta. Meanwhile, we are a Butler Buildings dealer and have erected approximately 7.5 million square feet of pre-engineered building space. We have been awarded Butler “Builder of the Year” and “Top Volume Builder” in Canada many times over the last 10 years. We have satellite offices in Regina, SK and Calgary, AB.

What Do We Value?

We remain true to the same principles on which our company was founded:

• We put people first – We have a genuine and authentic commitment to people. At Wright Construction, family is more than a name.
• We do the right thing. Period.
• Relationships form our foundation – For over 100 years, we have had an uncompromising commitment to our teammates, partners, and our family. We take great pride in the relationships that we have built in our community.
• Our promise is our most vital product – We believe a handshake means something. We act with honesty, transparency, fairness, and accountability.
• Every challenge is an opportunity for success – We seek solutions and collaborate to overcome obstacles.

Our mission: Building people and communities together since 1905.

Our vision: To be the preferred builder, employer, and trusted partner in our communities.

What Are We Looking For?

We are currently seeking a full-time Human Resources Coordinator to join our team located in our Saskatoon office. This position is to cover a maternity leave.

This role is responsible for supporting, developing, and implementing a wide range of services and programs that align with the Company’s goals. This position reports to the HR Manager.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Support recruitment activities by; job posting creation, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, assessing candidates, and performing reference checks. Prepare offer letters, orientation documentation, and ensure all employee related documentation is accurate and per legislative requirements. Conduct onboarding of new hires ensuring all requisite pre-employment requirements are met.
• Create and maintain personnel files.
• Track and receive probationary reviews, exit interviews, benefit and pension enrollments, update systems accordingly.
• Register and track training; schedule follow-ups
• Respond to inquiries regarding personnel matters.
• Liaise with payroll for resolution of employee questions, policies, and procedures, benefits, and compensation issues for employees.
• Make all inquiries with Service Canada, and other legislative bodies.
• Stay current with updates in HR best practices and employment legislation; manage employment act and human rights disputes.
• Draft disciplinary letters for employees.
• Assist with development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Assist with compensation research.
• Support and assist with safety initiatives.
• Assists and updating employee data within the HRIS System (Project Collaborator/Payroll).
• Indenture new apprentices and submit hours bi-annually.
• All other duties as assigned

To be successful in this role, you possess:

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources required, preference will be given to a bachelor’s degree.
• Prior relevant work experience in an HR capacity is an asset.
• Experience in Construction Industry is an asset.
• Working knowledge of HR best practices and regulations, including the Employment Standards Act(s) – as we operate across Western Canada, understanding of multiple legislation's will be required, Human Rights Legislation, and Occupational Health and Safety.
• Strong proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required. With working knowledge of other Office 365 products and the ability to easily learn new software programs.

Personal Attributes

• Must be able to work well within a team setting and contribute to team success
• Be able to efficiently carry out tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Self-motivated and shows initiative to identify process improvements
• Strong communication, presentation, planning and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task, manage competing priorities and move projects forward with minimal supervision. Proven self-starter with strong sense of accountability and problem-solving skills
• Strong code of ethics and integrity
• Shows tact, diplomacy, and discretion in handling information of confidential and/or sensitive nature
• This opportunity will suit someone who thrives on challenges, and who enjoys working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where the ability to adapt effectively to processes and change is key
• The environment is seasonally fast-paced, especially in recruitment during our peak season (May – October)

What We Have to Offer You?

• Be part of a leading construction company while investing in your career
• Competitive compensation package
• Industry leading employer paid pension program
• Company paid benefit program
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Commitment to learning – courses, resources and tools provided to all employees
• Professional and career development opportunities

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Wright Construction however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.