Human Resources Coordinator

Surrey Schools (School District #36 Surrey); Surrey; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major school district is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator for an 18-month term to oversee recruitment and staffing processes. This role involves coordinating employee postings, managing recruitment efforts, and providing HR support in a unionized environment. Applicants should have a background in HR and experience in a school district is advantageous. Comprehensive benefits and a supportive workplace are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Extended Medical, Vision and Dental

Employee Family Assistance Program

Municipal Pension

Paid Holidays and Vacation Time

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a Human Resources department.
• Experience in staffing and recruiting in a large-scale unionized environment.
• Ability to work under pressure in a high volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate support staff postings.
• Assist in the annual clerical entitlement process.
• Provide advice regarding internal applicants.
• Process leave requests in accordance with the collective agreement.
• Assist with applicant review and interviewing.

Skills

Proficiency using MS Office

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Commitment to inclusion

Education

Diploma or degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS

Office 365

Job description

Surrey School District #36

Human Resources Coordinator

The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples: The q̓ ícə̓ y̓ - Katzie, the qʼwa:n̓ƛʼən̓ - Kwantlen and the SEMYOME - Semiahmoo First Nations, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.

Surrey Schools is the largest BC school district and the second-largest employer in Surrey. Surrey Schools provides quality education to over 82,000 students with 124 schools sites and a variety of other learning facilities, offering a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students. The Surrey School District team of approximately 13,000 employees works tirelessly every day to ensure that children are getting the best start they can, providing the preparation to be our leaders of tomorrow.

Our Commitment:

Providing quality education extends beyond academic excellence; we are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion & Values:

Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and belonging and recognizes the importance of diversity of identity and thought. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to removing barriers and creating a workplace where everyone, regardless of their background, feels empowered to contribute their best.

Join us in our mission to provide the best start for children, preparing them to be the leaders of tomorrow. If you are passionate about education, diversity, and making a positive impact, we invite you to explore opportunities with Surrey Schools.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources Support Services, the Human Resources Coordinator performs and is responsible for activities integral to the recruitment, selection, placement, and scheduling of support staff personnel. This position will be the primary contact in ensuring that the posting and filling of support staff positions for the School District is carried out in a manner that is fiscally responsible, timely and in accordance with the Collective agreement. The HR Coordinator is employed in a confidential capacity in matters relating to labour relations.

*This is a term assignment for 18 months*

Responsibilities

• Coordinating with schools and departments in the creation and closing of all support staff postings.
• Assisting the Manager, Human Resources in the annual clerical, EA and CYCW entitlement process and managing the resulting bumping, layoff and posting of subsequent positions.
• Maintaining and updating key information pertaining to support staff including present assignments, staffing history and schedules.
• Providing advice/information to Principals and Managers regarding internal applicants to support staff postings, staffing entitlements and bumping/layoffs.
• Processing short and long term leave requests in accordance with the collective agreement.
• Assisting with support staff recruitment, including applicant review, reference checking and interviewing.
• Managing confidential information and correspondence pertaining to grievances, arbitration, negotiations, personnel and labour relations issues.
• Providing advice and direction to new staff on Board policies, procedures and benefits.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• A diploma or degree in Human Resources and a minimum of 3 years experience working in a Human Resources department in a unionized environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience in staffing and recruiting in a large-scale unionized environment is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Proficiency using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Highly organized self-starter with the ability to work under pressure in a high volume work environment and maintain attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to exercise sound judgement, tact, and discretion.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and belonging and building a caring and respectful workplace.
• Advanced skills in Office 365 and HRIS, with an interest in learning new technologies.

What we"re offering

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Extended Medical, Vision and Dental
• Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Municipal Pension
• 13 Paid Holidays, plus Sick & Vacation Time
• Supportive workplace with a positive and productive work environment. Feel a sense of security and safety to act, speak, and reflect who you are

The salary range for this position is $71,538 to $89,422 per year with comprehensive benefits package and Municipal Pension.

Placement in the salary range is determined by an assessment of qualifications and ability to meet the key requirements of the job, and consideration of internal equity comparisons. The midpoint of the range represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications, and experience for the position.

Qualified applicants can apply on Make a Future at https://buff.ly/pd6Vimn by clicking the "apply" button to the right of the posting. The closing date for this position is October 8, 2025 at 4:00pm.

Note: Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.